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Chiara accepted her sufferings
Blessed Chiara Luce Badano was the child of Maria Teresa and Ruggero Badano. The couple waited and prayed for 11 years for the gift of a child before Chiara was … Continued
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Mary Poppins Returns in all-too-familiar fashion
Now that the film awards are over for 2019, and it is no longer urgent to see the front runners before they disappear from the screen, one can pick up … Continued
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‘Catholic Costco’ celebrates 10 years
In a world of changing digital technology, online shopping, and e-books, independent Catholic gift and book stores still manage to be a crucial resource for people of all ages and … Continued
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No Easter Sunday without a Good Friday
Do you want your children to grow into faithful Catholics? I’m going to suggest a way to help things along: celebrate Lent well. Venerable Fulton Sheen wrote, “Unless there is … Continued
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Friendship in the midst of scandal
What’s love got to do with it? Or at least stalwart friendship? Upon the resignation of Jane Philpott from cabinet over the SNC-Lavalin machinations of the prime minister’s office and … Continued
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While you’re sleeping, Poor Clare nuns are praying
Many do not know that the Archdiocese of Vancouver is blessed with its own monastery of cloistered contemplative Poor Clare nuns. Without doubt they are one reason for the extraordinary … Continued
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God will do anything to win you over
3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C First Reading: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 Second Reading: 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 Gospel Reading: Lk 13:1-9 “Father,” the Church says in her Eucharistic Prayer, “You … Continued
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If politicians deny school funding, where will it stop?
CBC News “Go Public” ran a story recently about the “dark secret” of religious schools. Initially, the story got a lot of attention, but was then swept away as the … Continued
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The truth is near
One of the most contentious debates involving Church figures of the 20th century involves the actions of Pope Pius XII during World War II. On one side are those who … Continued
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On his deathbed, Pier Giorgio was still serving the poor
Blessed Pier Giorgio Michelangelo Frassati was born in Turin, Italy, on April 6, 1901. His father, Alfredo Frassati, was a journalist and politician, and his mother, Adelaide Ametis, was a … Continued