February Papal prayer intentions focus on the family and the sick

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Matthew Harrison

We Canadians like our summer long weekends. Once May arrives, we indulge in a monthly long weekend until October! (With the exception of June outside of Quebec.) In an attempt to satiate our long weekend desires, five provinces have a long weekend in February. Three of those provinces — Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan — celebrate […]

Opening ourselves to others and to Christ highlight Papal Intentions for December

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Matthew Harrison

As you know, in this time of Advent, the weeks leading up to Christmas, we prepare to welcome our Lord into our hearts. It is a time of reflection, of penance, but also of subdued joy. For some though, it can be a difficult time, particularly when December 25th arrives. The joy of Christmas may […]