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Never tire of doing what is right
There are many things that could be said about the troubling and turbulent times in which we are living, but it is becoming clear that today we have one job: … Continued
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Pope Francis’ secret synod agenda: pastoral focus, love, and unity
There is a debate going on in the Church and the parties involved are largely unaware of their participation. On one side is the institutional approach – a rules-based, legalistic … Continued
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On the subject of oaths: let your ‘yes’ be yes
In James 5:7-12, the saint exhorted his readers to be patient in suffering. He gave the example of a farmer who patiently waiting for the early and late rains. In … Continued
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Mass is the Church’s public worship, not our own
31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Mal 1:14-2.2, 8-10Second Reading: 1 Thes 2:7-9, 13Gospel Reading: Mt 23:1-12 “So deeply do we care for you that we are determined … Continued
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Adventuring with truth on the road
Last month I stretched outside of my comfort zone and spent more than 40 hours driving to and from Santa Paula, Calif. My son Andrew’s school, Thomas Aquinas College, was … Continued
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Letters: SOGi is a resource, not curriculum
The Sept. 4 article “Newly minted Catholic teachers share their stories” referred to the public education system’s promotion of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity curriculum. Sexual Orientation and Gender … Continued
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Refereeing takes a listening ear and loving heart
One of the worst experiences of my teaching career involved an attempt to referee a nine-year-old boys’ basketball game. I had never “reffed” a basketball game in my life, but … Continued
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Those who don’t have a large family can still help those who do
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Ex 22:21-27Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:5c-10 Gospel Reading: Mt 22:34-40 The second greatest commandment is “You shall love your neighbour as yourself,” Jesus … Continued
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We must trust in God, not in wealth
In the Gospel of James, we are warned against arrogance. “Do not speak evil against one another, brethren,” writes St. James in Chapter 4. “He that speaks evil against a … Continued
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Favourite weather apps and sites, Part II
As I prepared my previous column “Our fascination with weather extends to apps and websites,” it became apparent that there are many favourite weather applications and sites that people turn … Continued