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Let Fr. Kapaun Be Your Lenten Witness
Sometimes we get to choose our Lenten penances. And sometimes we don’t. Five years ago, at this time, we were all plunged into a penance that was not of our … Continued
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Cambodian Rock Band: a powerful fusion of history, music, and spirit
It is a sad reality that, even in these days of earnest, if not always successful, attempts at international cooperation, from time to time a country is subjected, by internal … Continued
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In Christ shall all be made alive
In Chapter 15 of the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul defended the doctrine of the Resurrection. He stated the historical truth of the Resurrection of Jesus. “For I … Continued
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We should all homeschool … in some way
I remember envying a family of seven in my neighbourhood. All five of their children (including a daughter my age) were homeschooled, and all I knew about their educational experience … Continued
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‘You soon learn to work in the two cultures’: Sister Dorothy Bob, SSA
A B.C. Catholic reader and frequent letter writer reached out to us “with astonishment” over last week’s obituary of Sister Dorothy Bob, a Sister of St. Ann who died in … Continued
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‘Unless you repent, you will all perish’
3rd Sunday of Lent, Year CFirst Reading: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15Second Reading: 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12Gospel Reading: Lk 13:1-9 “I have observed the misery of my people,” God says in this … Continued
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Lent: a good time to learn how to die
Does man have time to die? A good question to ponder in Lent, to be sure, and one that can be found in A Time to Die by Nicolas Diat, … Continued
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Elon Musk: a lightning rod for controversy
With the possible exception of United States president Donald Trump, the most controversial individual in North America, perhaps across the planet, seems to be one Elon Musk. As the Trump … Continued
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40 days, 3 pillars, and 4 rules
Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are the three pillars of Lent. As our Lenten journey begins, it is helpful to ponder each pillar and what it means to us. This week, … Continued
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Prophecy builds up the Church
In Chapter 14 of the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul pointed out that the gift of prophecy is superior to tongues. Biblical scholar Father George Montague explained: “Prophecy … Continued