Articles

Pride Goes Before A Fall

By Tom Scotus / May 15, 2014

Garth was a prideful man. He loved to humiliate and dominate others. His favourite victim for this purpose was his sidekick and best friend, Larry.

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The Marian Month of May

By Saint Gabriels Newsroom / May 9, 2014

May is one month of the year devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.  The origins of the May devotions are vague, but devotion to the Blessed Virgin goes back to the early years of Christianity.

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The World Isn’t My Home

By Tom Scotus / May 5, 2014

I don’t feel as comfortable around other people as I used to. One reason is that they are constantly misunderstanding me. The other day at a family gathering, I said that parents treat each of their children differently. My father-in-law said, “Not me.

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Above All Else, Guard Your Heart

By Tom Scotus / April 18, 2014

People want the good, but are attracted to evil. People want safe streets, respectful children, friendly neighbors, good health care, faithful spouses, honest politicians, and all that is good.

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What is the Easter Vigil?

By Saint Gabriels Newsroom / April 18, 2014

The Easter Vigil can quite safely be called THE Mass of the Christian Liturgical year. 

It is the Vigil which is the main Mass of Easter although the Sunday Mass is often more heavily attended, especially where the congregation has not been catechized as to the Vigil’s importance.

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This Too Shall Pass

By Tom Scotus / April 4, 2014

Recently, I took my 5-year-old son Matthew for a walk near our house. The big snow banks in our city are melting and the sidewalks are littered with deep, dirty puddles. Adults try to avoid walking through them, but not Matthew!

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Introduction to Liturgy

By Saint Gabriels Newsroom / March 25, 2014

We often hear the word liturgy. It is frequently used interchangeably with Mass. It is true that all Masses are liturgies, but not all liturgies are Mass.

So, what does liturgy mean?

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Have You Overcome Your “Flesh”?

By Tom Scotus / March 22, 2014

Many people don’t try to deny their base appetites. They indulge in them, even to excess.

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Fatima: The Only Solution

By Tom Scotus / March 7, 2014

Our Lady warned us at Fatima about the great dangers and catastrophes that the world would face if her request, the consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart, was not granted. Her request has not been granted and the world is now on the threshold of a great chastisement.

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Dylan, Natural Beauty and God

By Tom Scotus / February 20, 2014

I’m a big Dylan fan. I just never seem to get tired of his music. One of the reasons is that it is generally ill defined, like a beautiful photo that is somewhat fuzzy and poorly lit, so that you are intrigued and want to see more.

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