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Seen or unseen, how do we live?
Locked in my memory is a moment in time from about 10 years ago. All four of my children and I were at a school Mass, which in and of … Continued
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Do we really believe in the Body and Blood of Christ?
Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)First Reading: Ex 24:3-8 Second Reading: Heb 9:11-15 Gospel Reading: Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. … Continued
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Let there be hope in socks and saints
Catholics are a people of hope. Our faith is built on the hope that we will someday enjoy eternal life with the Holy Trinity. Sometimes, I think, it is one … Continued
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Enjoy the Canucks, but be a fanatic for Christ
Most of us in the Vancouver area have heard the Vancouver Canucks promotional advertisements that say “We Are All Canucks.” It is a clever effort to create a sense of … Continued
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Pope leaves cautious Church behind
Was it wise of the Vatican to participate in the Met Gala? The debate still wages on, divided between those who want the Church to be more engaged in the … Continued
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Letter: No Catholic Channel?
When I came across Peter Vogel’s May 14 article “Are you Sirius?” I was excited to see a piece that was sure to highlight one of the most faith-based influences … Continued
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The gift of strangers on pilgrimage
Lourdes, Day 8: Andrew, Nicolas, and I made it to 9 a.m. Mass. A man started speaking to me in Gaelic …? He told me he just assumed I was … Continued
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Reflecting on an unexpected prison call
During a recent trip to San Diego I was called to the jail urgently for an inmate who had had a heart attack. At first, I hesitated because generally the … Continued
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We don’t need to earn God’s love: Archbishop Miller
This is an excerpt of a homily given during a visit to Sts. Joachim and Ann Parish May 3-6. This experience of meeting so many people who are committed parishioners … Continued
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Radio struggles to find an audience
In a time when we see newspapers struggling to stay relevant and financially viable, the field of AM and FM radio continues to plod along, more or less as it … Continued