Seeing Charlie Hebdo as Assisted Suicide
“Charlie Hebdo” and Jesus’ crucifixion were assisted suicide because they each provoked the opposition into extreme retaliation. They each could anticipate…
‘Terrorism’ – A Double Edged Sword
INTRODUCTION This reflective essay serves as an introduction to a four piece section starting on page 10, titled ‘The Aftermath of Charlie Hebdo’. It…
Could Pope Francis be any Clearer About His Vision for the Church?
It would have been fascinating to be a fly on the wall on Sunday in any number of Rome’s restaurants or…
Deadlines Loom, Bethlehem Brinkmanship Offers Optimism
On Sunday February 8, I attended the biweekly meeting of the Friends of Bethlehem Society at Bethlehem centre in Nanaimo. These meetings…
Voice of Loyal Opposition Passes
Rev. Richard McBrien, who as a scholar brought distinction to a university theology department and who as an author and often-interviewed popular expert explained the…
Palimpsest – Seeking the Layers of Meaning in Life and the Game of Pool…
The day started with Webster and I at the James Joyce Bistro and Peacock Pool Room for a few friendly games. Unless he…
Remembering Uncle Bill
My name is Lorna Rumsby. I am the eldest of Bill’s fourteen nephews and nieces. We are evenly split: seven Rumsbys and seven…
John L. Allen Jr.: Star Witness for the Exoneration of Opus Dei
With the success of The Da Vinci Code, the right-wing Catholic organization Opus Dei came in for some doubtlessly unwelcome publicity – unwelcome,…
Jean Vanier Praises “Primal Minds Primal Games
This is a fascinating book, drawing on psychology, anthropology, sociology, history, and spirituality to hold up a mirror for us as human beings.…
Building Collaboration In Sooke
Advent has just begun, and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is anticipating a season of Hope! The Society of…