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Our Lady captivated my heart
By Mira Issa I have always been fascinated by Our Lady of Fatima and her apparitions to the three shepherd children since I was a child. The fact that the … Continued
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Rosary guided mother through parenting, depression
VANCOUVER—Joanne Schultz credits the Rosary with helping her navigate her struggles – from loneliness, to parenting, to depression. “The first time I remember praying the Rosary was on a camping … Continued
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Our Lady of Fatima returns the favour
By Karina Lai When I visited Fatima, Portugal, in 2012, I promised Our Lady that I would encourage more people to know her and consecrate themselves to her. In 2017, … Continued
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Mary led me to the Church
By Thuy Oanh (Mary) McDaniel It is through the grace of Our Blessed Mother that I have sustained my faith. I was born into a family with no faith. My … Continued
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Bulletin announcement launched stranger’s kidney donation
COQUITLAM—Eleven years ago, a very ill young father received the Christmas gift of a lifetime. “When you are so sick, the hope that something can happen, that it can turn … Continued
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Mother of God guided me toward her son
By Steve Whan It’s been almost five years since I became Catholic. Shortly after my first Communion, I found that I had strong relationships with many people in my life, … Continued
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Mother Mary showed me the way
By Deacon Greg Barcelon Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel and giving up because somehow your best does not seem good enough? Have you asked yourself why … Continued
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Children urge passersby to “take baby Jesus home!”
VANCOUVER—A homeless man in a wheelchair was unhappy to arrive at his usual begging grounds outside Holy Rosary Cathedral and find a group of children crowding the sidewalk. The children … Continued
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Another year for Mary: last year’s consecration just the start
By Deborah Gyapong Most people want to start off the new year just right. The Church does it with the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God. Jan. 1 is the … Continued
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Artist’s visit to Disney Studios set God’s plan in motion
This is the fourth article in a seven-part series on sacred art. SURREY—“Kielesinski! Are you drawing? To the office!” The words echo through the hallways of high school memories for artist … Continued