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Experiencing God’s love when your plans fail
When I was about 10 years old, I wanted to become a religious sister. As a child, I had personally experienced the love of God and wanted to bring him … Continued
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Why do we believe in the Immaculate Conception?
The dogma of the Immaculate Conception (dogmas are doctrines or teachings of Jesus and the Apostles that the Church formally defines) teaches that from the moment of conception, Mary’s soul … Continued
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Zen is Now: Cardinal’s 2013 warnings were prescient
At a Cardus-Convivium event in Toronto five years ago, China’s Cardinal Joseph Zen warned sharply of dangers to the Catholic Church in courting the communist regime. Fresh events, Father Raymond … Continued
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Baptism: more than a metaphor
First Sunday of Lent, Year BFirst Reading: Gn 9:8-15Second Reading: 1 Pt 3:18-22Gospel Reading: Mk 1:12-15 This Sunday’s liturgy connects the water of baptism with the water that saved Noah … Continued
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Euthanasia compromises real health care
With the annual 40 Days for Life campaign starting on Ash Wednesday, it’s never been more appropriate to pray for the sanctity of human life from conception to its natural … Continued
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Therese’s father influenced her greatly
In Lisieux, little Therese took a walk each day with her father. One day they came upon a poor old man who dragged himself painfully along on crutches. Therese went … Continued
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Hospitals, hospices being bullied to euthanize
Canadians who are sick and suicidal can now be put to death under various medicalized and government-approved protocols, following court and legislative victories by euthanasia activists. These activists are now turning their considerable talents to … Continued
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Behind the scenes at the Vatican
The joy of the entire Christian world touched its summit on March 3, 2013, when the cardinal camerlengo (the highest prelate in charge of the papal household) proclaimed “Habemus Papam!” … Continued
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Lent is a privilege, not punishment
With Lent creeping up upon us, I want to continue my series of reflections on questions frequently asked of me as a Catholic. Lent is certainly a time of year … Continued
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Knowing God’s existence like winning Super Bowl
Knowing that God is real is like experiencing an amazing win of the Super Bowl. Take, for example, the victory of the Eagles over the Patriots in last week’s Super … Continued