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Saying farewell to Lourdes … for now
Day 10: What a mess!!! The morning in Lourdes was lovely. Bought our last croissants from our lady friend, then beat it down to the basilica. Our last time in … Continued
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Baptism: gateway to life in the Spirit
Birth of St. John the Baptist First Reading: Is 49:1-6 Second Reading: Acts 13:22-26 Gospel Reading: Lk 1:57-66, 80 Sunday is “the foundation and centre of the whole liturgical year,” said Vatican … Continued
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Future abbess lived on 2 hours’ sleep, 1 meal a day
Venerable Mary of Agreda (1602-1665) was born on April 2, 1602, in the village of Agreda, province of Soria, Spain. She was baptized Maria Coronel. Her parents, Francis Coronel and … Continued
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Free computer, $10 Internet access for low-income families
Recently, the Government of Canada, through Innovation and Technologies Minister Navdeep Bains, announced “Connecting Families,” a program designed to help get some 50,000 low-income Canadian families online. There are two … Continued
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‘What’s done is done,’ and this Macbeth is done well
It is altogether appropriate that the first opening night at Bard on the Beach this season took place at the beginning of the first hot spell of the time. After … Continued
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From ISIS to drones, Swiss Guard adapt to current threats
Are the Swiss Guard able to defend the Pope? Their commander, Christopher Graf, has stated that this miniscule group of soldiers is ready and sworn to defend the Pope, and … Continued
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Conservatism arises to counter liberal excess
In times of turmoil, when the political and legal order is changing in unexpected ways, it is important to conserve what is best. Being able to understand our history is … Continued
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Radio column on target
There is not much written about radio, and what is written is seldom written well, so it was a surprise and a pleasure to read Peter Vogel’s May 28 column … Continued
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Popping a cork for abortion?
The Irish referendum to make abortion legal was a cultural moment of significance. Not because Ireland had legalized abortion; that’s been going on for 50 years plus around the world, … Continued
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Why Sunday is not the Sabbath
Some claim that Christians should still be keeping the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday) rather than worshipping on Sunday. Some even contend that Sunday worship violates the Third Commandment, “Remember the Sabbath … Continued