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February 17, 2014
February 17, 2014 Benedict’s resignation helped strengthen the papacy Fr. Spicer championed Bible studies Give God a chance, singer urges school staff Smith tells of encounters on his visits to schools Local Ukrainians long for peace Commit to doing the things that you cannot do UN committee insists Vatican child abuse procedures Blessed Marie, Laval may soon be canonized Red Deer skater, says win or lose, faith is her strength Hunger a global scandal that can end by 2025 – D&P animator Province to fund controversial school WCR E-edition on sale Feb. 25 Archdiocese ends flu-related restrictions Church supply store makes a big move Home environment was seen as negative influence on kids Underfunding was the fly in the works Apology is but a starting point on road to justice Mandatory school haircut stole her spirit Homeless treated as neighbours at south side centre Basilica has 100 years of memories Couples share views on family synod Canada’s bishops send recommendations to Rome Austrian Church crisis calls for bishops to become missionaries, says Francis Discerning men taste and see priesthood vocation Edmonton and Calgary Catholic districts receive 4 schools Women had portents they would be asked to witness Blessed are the losers, pope says in message to youth Devotional booklet offers way to walk in God’s light Pope Francis: The troublemaker pope No moral duty to care for the brain dead Many Catholics misunderstand when treatment may be withdrawn Typhoon recovery efforts show world a united Church Typhoon-displaced students get a warm welcome in Quezon City Catholic devotion crucial in declaring holy people saints Christians must leave behind a legacy of trust in God – pope Bishop Fred Henry: Add Christ, Church to provide recipe for a happy marriage Lasha Morningstar: What do you do when no one sends you a valentine? Dr. Gerry Turcotte: Times of darkness are when we most need to trust in the lord Joe Gunn: Faith communities begin to speak out on climate change Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Appearance of sanctity may turn out to be depression Editorial: Catholic reflections on the morality of a good death Editorial: Fr. Jack Spicer: A local visionary Editorial: UN body takes shots at Church records on abuse Readings, February 23, 2014: We are living temples of the Holy Spirit Readings, March 2, 2014: The greatest is love . . . and faith . . . and hope Vatican II: ‘Black week’ left no lasting marks on Vatican council

February 17, 2014