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We’re not all in this together
Did any of us think we’d still be here? In many pockets of Canada and surely at times in your own heart, hope may be waning a bit. It might … Continued
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Look for beauty while watching out for predators
I just got attacked by a flock of birds. Or maybe they got attacked by me. I’m not totally sure. Here’s what happened a couple of weeks ago. I notice … Continued
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Precious Blood gets a literary reading in Surrey
For the feast of Corpus Christi (the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) June 14, Father Paul Chu, pastor of Precious Blood Parish in Surrey, held … Continued
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A pandemic message for future generations
A conversation I’ve been part of several times recently involves lessons learned from the current pandemic – specifically how we are responding to it as individuals, as a community (however … Continued
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If you like your grief dark, Dead to Me is your show
Everybody mourns in his or her own way, and, the psychologists tell us, according to several discernable stages of grief. Typically not on the list are things like sarcasm, jamming to … Continued
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Letters: let’s pray for innovative solutions
I am delighted to learn about the gradual re-opening of Masses in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, and also that different pastors can approach the challenge in different ways, depending on the … Continued
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Zealous priest promoted Our Lady of the Cape
Thousands of Canadians are currently united as they pray the 54-day Rosary Novena for Canada. Please consider joining the novena by signing up as a Prayer Partner at www.Canada54.com. During the … Continued
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Alan Charlton offers his ‘strictly personal’ list of films for children
In response to a previous column, a B.C. Catholic reader suggests I might offer a list of films suitable for children. In fact, this is a decidedly daunting task. To … Continued
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‘Just to be alive is a grand thing’
Wildflowers dotted the grass around my picnic blanket. Shade from tall evergreens created a perfect spot for me to rest in. I kicked off my running shoes and let my … Continued
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Pentecost a feast fit for a pandemic
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, large gatherings and traditions have changed drastically. One type of traditional gathering that has probably affected most people is the birthday celebration. In March, our family … Continued