Lighter Thoughts on a Heavier Subject By Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI Some years ago, a friend was facing the birth of her first child. While happy that she was soon to be a mother, she…
By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News Representatives of a number of parish truth and reconciliation committees recently joined members of the Diocesan Council for Truth and Reconciliation (DCTR) to share updates, ideas, and initiatives…
By Ryan LeBlanc We may already know in our hearts what “spiritual depth” is – whether we call it “inner peace” or a “state of grace” or a “restful, contemplative spirit” – and we may…
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service [Rome – CNS] – The Vatican secretary of state said his prayer for U.S. President- Elect Donald J. Trump is that God would grant him wisdom “because that is…
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service [Vatican City – CNS] – The Holy Spirit helps the faithful understand that praying to God is praying to a loving and merciful father, Pope Francis said Nov. 6…
By Marie Gursky, FacetoFace Ministries Nearly 400 youth, young adults, volunteers, and parents filled the Cathedral of the Holy Family for the highly-anticipated annual United Conference Oct. 26-27, hosted in Saskatoon by FacetoFace Ministries. The…
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register [Toronto – Canadian Catholic News] – On Oct. 30, 2024, Quebec began accepting advanced requests for medically-provided euthanasia, and the federal government has pledged not to stand in the…
By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News A municipal election will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13 in communities across the province, including the election of Catholic school trustees for two separate school divisions operating schools…
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service [Vatican City – CNS] – Christians must actively seek ways to bridge the gap between rich and poor created by growing inequality and foster pathways of solidarity, Pope Francis…
Bread and Wine By Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI At the Last Supper when Jesus instituted the Eucharist he chose to use two elements, bread and wine. The images are now so deeply ingrained in our…