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Mother Mary comes to me
St. Teresa of Calcutta reminds us, “If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon Our Lady, just say this simple prayer: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a … Continued
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Letters: Walking to church on Car-Free Sunday
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Port Moody celebrated Laudato Si’ Week May 21-28 to mark the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. On May 20 … Continued
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PBS remake of Tom Jones proves newer isn’t always better
It is one of the great advantages of modern technology that we are not only able through a number of services to stream current movies at home, but we also … Continued
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Not equally capable but equally loved
I don’t have great eyesight. As a teen I would go to shows and think it was normal to not see everything. I watched the Phantom of the Opera downtown … Continued
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The happiness of the Holy Trinity is our destiny
Trinity Sunday, Year AFirst Reading: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9Second Reading: 2 Cor 13:11-13Gospel Reading: Jn 3:16-18 We often hear the comment that all religions are basically the same. In fact, Pope … Continued
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Patroness of TV loved the Holy Eucharist
St. Clare was born in 1193 of an aristocratic family. Moved by the example and preaching of St. Francis of Assisi, she decided in 1211 to follow his way of … Continued
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Witnessing to life: it’s about more than numbers
It’s tempting when talking about an event like the March for Life to focus on numbers – the number of people who showed up, how many spectators made rude comments, … Continued
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Come, Holy Spirit; fill the hearts of your faithful
Pentecost Sunday, Year AFirst Reading: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20 or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 2:28-30; Acts 2:1-11Second Reading: Rom 8:22-27; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13Gospel Reading: Jn 7:37-39; Jn … Continued
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Holy Spirit bestowed visions on mystic
St. Hildegard of Bingen was born in 1098. From the age of 8, she was educated in the monastery of the Mount of St. Disibode in Germany. In spite of … Continued
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‘Godfather’ of AI is now having second thoughts
Until a few weeks ago British-born Canadian university professor Geoffrey Hinton was little known outside academic circles. His profile became somewhat more prominent in 2019 when he was a co-winner … Continued