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Pope Francis: not a heretic or a schismatic
Some of my readers have called me to ask if Pope Francis has committed acts of schism or heresy. Before I answer, I need to explain what these acts are … Continued
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Mary: the one truly liberated woman
Many of us struggle to connect with Mary. Given that we tend toward offence at the slightest suggestion of gender roles, Mary’s most extolled characteristics surrounding maternity and femininity are … Continued
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The one true Church is called to evangelize
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: Nm 11:25-29 Second Reading: Jas 5:1-6 Gospel Reading: Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 When Eldad and Medad began to prophesy without having gone through the … Continued
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Harvesting garden like harvesting faith
A friend texted recently to tell me it was “time.” No, she wasn’t in labour. Well, not that kind of labour. She was labouring to harvest her garden. She had … Continued
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Westminster Abbey: God’s presence at ‘heart of the world’
Rays of the morning sun begin to crack through the weathered peaks of the Cascades, illuminating the white plumes of mist that enshroud the Fraser River. As songbirds begin to … Continued
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Chromebook makes waiting a thing of the past
Recently a colleague in the U.S. posed a couple of questions related to a possible shift from a standard desktop computer to a Chromebook. He realized he would be parting … Continued
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Fahrenheit 11/9’s heat too uneven
Anyone familiar with the films of Michael Moore knows he uses those films to explore causes he feels passionately about, everything from gun control to universal health care. It is … Continued
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Real diversity must include room for faith
Depending on political preference, most Canadians would likely agree that diversity is our strength or is a product of our strength. Regardless of the preferred permutation, those views recognize diversity … Continued
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Lord, I give you my purple crayon
Have you ever noticed that just when you think you have everything planned and under control, something changes? In my early twenties, I had my heart set on going to … Continued
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Hope is the wind beneath my feet
The third kilometre of a five-kilometre race is the hardest. I discovered this when I took up running again recently. My muscles became tired and my breathing more ragged. The … Continued