March 23, 2015

March 23, 2015
March 23, 2015 Turmoil and faith are story behind overflowing RCIA Entering Church a family affair Brazil is world champion in inequality, says bishop Vanier honoured with prestigious Templeton Prize Alta. Dioceses combine marriage tribunals Catholic schools can work with gay-straight alliances With God’s help, young woman battles rare disease Parliamentarians will mark Canada’s first John Paul II Day with April 1 reception Salesians continue to serve youth through parishes Nosey neighbours helped build society’s moral consensus Winnipeggers ponder prospect of urban reserve Cross visits city schools in memory of Fr. Mireau Church must open the door to ‘seekers’ Homeschooling mom offers many ways to build tradition Dads have room to pitch in with home education Couple follows God’s will in education Pope Francis at 2 years Almsgiving: Giving money or giving of self? Abandoning the aged is a sin, says pope Pope Francis calls on the elderly to offer the world their wisdom Holy Year of Mercy begins in December Pope will wash prisoners’ feet again Pope blesses women gathered at Vatican to share stories Women move ahead with baby steps at Vatican Religious vocation was answer to teenage girl’s prayers Holy Spirit, heal us from the disease of a lugubrious face Lasha Morningstar: Silence is one of God’s greatest gifts Bob McKeon: Taxation must support the common good Douglas Roche: News coverage of Iran nuclear program is one-sided hypocrisy Sr. Louise Zdunich: In which Bethlehem was Jesus born? Visits with Mary: At foot of the cross, Mary became our spiritual mother Fr. Ron Rolheiser: All are on trial when Jesus faces the authorities Editorial: The cross remains a scandal for us today Editorial: Federal sentencing bill seeks to solve a problem that doesn’t exist Editorial: Vanier found the path to true happiness Readings March 29, 2015: Jesus triumphed through power of the cross Readings April 9, 2015: We see road to heaven; its beauty is hidden Vatican II: Final council session marked by frenetic voting