March 9, 2015

March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015 Love brings forth new Catholics Day of Confession was a day of conversion Pope Francis offers tips for examination of conscience Carmelite calls Curia to conversion with Elijah as their model U.S. Catholic groups welcome veto of Keystone pipeline Profit is a false god; money is the 'devil's drug,' says Pope Francis Scattering ashes trendy, but irreverent – cemetery head Pope faces strong opposition inside, outside the Church Vatican II still being received by the Church, says Faggioli Bill to fast track euthanasia law quashed Royal commission needed on euthanasia, says ethicist Redemptorists left positive mark on local Church Listen to people's sufferings, joys, urges Tagle Youth group urges divestment from fossil fuels Catholic movement tackles climate change with Lenten fast Lent should prepare us to meet Christ Is not this the fast that I choose? Students study death to appreciate life Be wary of spiritual Alzheimer's, gossip and grumbling Lasha Morningstar: Finding Lenten spirit came through a long journey Dr. Gerry Turcotte: When speed replaces patience, our sense of wonder is hijacked Joe Gunn: Revoke 15th century 'doctrine' which approved the Conquest Mark Pickup: In midst of gloom, new life brings hope Fr. Ron Rolheiser: God wants us to take pleasure in using our talents Editorial: Supreme Court is losing its sense of judicial restraint Editorial: Our Lenten walk on the path of humility Editorial: Canada has a day to remember John Paul II Readings March 15, 2015: In the midst of darkness, God's love shines forth Readings March 22, 2015: Lenten renewal means taking the deep breath of prayer Vatican II: Council gives thumbs-up to democracy