Up until 1987, only eleven horses had won the coveted Triple Crown in Thoroughbred racing. What is it that makes some horses winning thoroughbreds? Why is it that some horses have more speed, strength and stamina than other horses? Essentially, of course, these traits have to come from within the...
St. Augustine was walking along the beach in North Africa, pondering the mystery of the Holy Trinity. St. Augustine, one of the most brilliant minds of the early Christian Church, was grappling with one of the most profound mysteries of his faith—the Holy Trinity. How could there be three distinct...
The story of a young bride-to-be who was finalizing the details for her upcoming wedding. With only a few weeks left, everything was nearly ready: the church was booked, the reception paid for, and the invitations long sent out. However, there was one crucial element still missing—her wedding dress. Despite...
Francisco, Jacinta and their cousin Lucia were three young children from Fatima in Portugal, to whom Our Blessed Lady appeared in 1917. Before her apparition to them, she sent an Angel who called himself the Angel of Peace, to prepare the children for Her coming. An angel appeared to them...
In the Christian faith, Mother Mary occupies a central and revered position. Mary’s story begins with a humble upbringing in Nazareth. Despite her ordinary background, she was chosen by God for a remarkable purpose – to be the mother of Jesus Christ. When the angel Gabriel appeared to her with...
On May 1, 1955, in an address to the Catholic Association of Italian Workers, Pope Pius XII took devotion to Saint Joseph one step further. He confronted the growing concerns posed by communism and its socialist philosophy on human labour and family life by instituting the Feast of Saint Joseph...
Thanks to everyone for the amazing turnout at yesterday’s celebration of the Feast of St. Bernadette. It was our mission’s first feast in honour of our patron saint, and it couldn’t have gone better. Your participation was faultless, making it a fantastic event. Huge thanks to all! St. Bernadette of...
On this third Sunday of Easter, the church invites us to celebrate the living Christ, who is our advocate. Through his death and resurrection, he advocates for us. Ignorance and doubt keep us in fear and darkness, while Christ illumines and strengthens our faith. Ignorance and doubt are like shadows...
On April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Maria Faustina Kowalska and declared the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. Divine Mercy is a central theme in Christian theology, particularly emphasized in the Catholic tradition. It revolves around the idea that God’s love and mercy are boundless...
Significance of Easter: “Easter” literally means “the feast of fresh flowers.” Easter is the greatest and the most important feast in the Church for four reasons: 1) The Resurrection of Christ is the basis of our Christian Faith. It is the greatest of the miracles, for it proves that Jesus is God....
