In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; ...read more

Just a reminder that Tuesday, December 22nd is the last Zoom for 2009. Zoom will return from hiatus in the new year on January 4th. In place of Zoom, on our digital cable network at 7pm and 11pm ET, we will be broadcasting The 12 Days of Christmas feature that you may remember from last ...read more

As Advent winds down, we remind you that we will open the Christmas season with Pope Benedict XVI’s celebration of Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Birth of Our Lord from St. Peter’s in Rome. In a break from tradition, midnight Mass will actually be celebrated at 10pm Rome time. Therefore, you can tune ...read more

A parable sandwich? That’s the case, Archbishop Collins explains, with the parable that is featured at this month’s Lectio Divina. The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, from Matthew 19:29-20:16, is sandwiched between the phrase “the last will be first, and the first last.” And so Archbishop Collins reflects upon what our Lord is ...read more

It’s the second season of Nothing More Beautiful, and through catechesis and witness talks this initiative of the Archdiocese of Edmonton is inviting viewers to encounter anew the beauty of Christ! The latest encounter of this season focuses on the theme of Jesus Christ: The Way, Truth, and Life. The basic thing about being a ...read more

As heard on the Monday, December 14th edition of Zoom, the president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is reminding the faithful to keep focused on Christ this time of year. In the CCCB’s Christmas message, Bishop Pierre Morissette writes: When we find ourselves caught up in decorations and advertisements, God invites us to ...read more

Yesterday, I wrote about my trip to Laval, Quebec and began to list five things that we can do to help alleviate the feeling that our faith is a burden. I continue today with items four and five. Four: The Saints We’re called to be saints, so let’s learn about them! These holy men and ...read more

This past Sunday and Monday I was in Laval, Quebec to speak at the Holy Name of Jesus parish mission. I appreciated being there, first of all because it was in a region that is named after Blessed François de Laval, who is one of the great figures of the Canadian Church. In fact, from ...read more

Have you ever considered approaching Advent like Lent? It seems like an odd suggestion, seeing as this is a season of hope — but consider it for a moment. In Advent, we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Infant Jesus. Let’s face it, in the hustle and bustle of this time of year ...read more

As many of you know, the classical music trio, The Priests released their second album, Harmony, last week. They will be in Toronto at the end of this week, Friday, December 4th, offering a special performance at St. Paul’s Basilica. The evening will feature songs from their second album with a percentage of proceeds going ...read more