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Letter: Young people, we need you!
Re “Young people tell Church: give us a chance!” (B.C. Catholic, April 1): Young people, you are right to want to be involved with the parish and have a part … Continued
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Putting an end to ‘politics as usual’
With a federal election just months away, there are a couple of demographics who are woefully unrepresented when it comes to political influence in Canada: Christians, and millennials. In neither … Continued
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The Mustang puts redemption in the saddle
Movie audiences are no strangers to films in which the central story line involves a human’s relationship with a horse. However, The Mustang certainly avoids most of the formulaic ingredients … Continued
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‘Poor in spirit’ doesn’t just mean poor
The first Beatitude is “Blessed is the poor in spirit.” Christ was born poor, lived poor and died poor. Throughout the ages, the saints imitated Christ in his poverty. St. … Continued
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It takes a forest to lift a spirit
Intertwining branches of tall mossy trees reach out. My heart feels free. I breathe in. The forest is nature’s cathedral. Oxygen rushes in refreshing my lungs and giving me a … Continued
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Making sense of hell
The English word “hell” is derived from the Teutonic name for the place that, according to German mythology, is the abode of the dead. In Hebrew it was known as … Continued
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Jesus offers us his mercy every day
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we end our Lenten journey with Jesus and prepare to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection at Easter, it can be spiritually fruitful … Continued
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St. Peter’s memoirs: a vivid take on a familiar Gospel
Perhaps you have never heard of The Memoirs of St. Peter? In that case, the new translation of the memoirs, just published by Regnery Gateway, is a perfect opportunity for … Continued
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Holy Week: preparing for the ultimate new beginning
“And the One seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new’” (Rev. 21:5). While planning a lesson for school recently, I recalled the excitement of my first … Continued
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We scourged him; we crucified him
Passion Sunday, Year C First Reading: Is 50:4-7 Second Reading: Phil 2:6-11 Gospel Reading: Lk 22:14-23:56 As we listen to the account of Christ’s passion this Sunday, we should remember … Continued