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Mary has been there too
The first months of 2022 were a rollercoaster, or perhaps like a bungee jump that dips into a mud pit. Each time you swing down you get immersed in the … Continued
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Church opportunities for those who aren’t interested in church
Despite my tongue’s staunch refusal to speak the language, I married into a Polish family. Besides the added frustration of not being able to say pszczoła (Polish for ‘bee’), this … Continued
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Canada’s unseen euthanasia plan
Winning journalism awards always provides a lift this time of year, but two of the awards The B.C. Catholic won this week from the Canadian Christian Communicators Association had special … Continued
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A prayer for every day: petitioning the Holy Spirit and Our Lady
“Come, Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well-beloved spouse.” This has been a favourite go-to prayer since my university days, … Continued
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The Church is both human and divine
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C First reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Second reading: Rv 21:10-14, 22-23 Gospel reading: Jn 14:23-29 For the second consecutive week, the Sunday readings remind us … Continued
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Finding God’s voice amid my thoughts
When I was asked by a group of Confirmation candidates to share my faith journey, I had to really stop and think. I am what is known as a cradle … Continued
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Pray and play
Currently there is a case in front of the Supreme Court of the United States involving a Washington State football coach who was ultimately fired for praying on the field … Continued
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Prayer before action
Father Jean Pierre de Caussade taught that purity of intention is acquired by close attention to ourselves at the beginning and above all during the course of our actions. Close … Continued
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‘We are truly sorry’ for role in coerced adoptions: archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Vancouver released an apology May 6 for its role in what has been called Canada’s “post-war adoption mandate” that led to the coerced separation of unmarried mothers … Continued
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Taking aim at religious rights
The hubris underlying a campaign aimed at forcing Catholic hospitals to allow euthanasia on their premises is breathtaking to behold. As if the euthanasia net in Canada isn’t widening fast … Continued