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May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016 Amidst flames of McMurray, some find reason for gratitude Assisted suicide law would create chaos, bishops say Devon youth eager to make their way to WYD in Kraków Philosopher argues for the existence of God Drycleaning crew travel winding road to safety from fire Fort Mac priest just wants to shepherd his flock St. Joseph’s College opens doors to fleeing Fort McMurray families Engineering grad gets call offering his family a home Church reaches out to help northern residents displaced by fire Fighting forest fires is a dangerous occupation Evacuated English teacher’s first thoughts are for her students Papal theology: Gift of tears prepares our eyes to see Jesus Tears of sorrowing fill an ocean of desolation, says pope Fr. Daniel Berrigan, peace activist, dead at 94 in N.Y. Abuse complaint leads to priest’s return to India Campus pro-life group launches suit against UofA Smith makes good on pledge to visit schools Parish zeros in on mental health issues Calgary knight elected to 2nd year as state deputy German cardinal upset with ‘interference’ in selecting bishops Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace – Celebrating 50 years Smith lauds media response to Fort McMurray fires WCR honoured with 9 national Church Press awards Church entities did not ‘weasel out’ of schools pact Youth involvement key to developing pro-life movement Austin Mardon Henry: Mentally ill will be the first victims of new assisted suicide law Lasha Morningstar: Gardening is my secret for turning winter into spring Joe Gunn: Time to get on board with pope’s encyclical Mark Pickup: Dark new chapter in Canadian history begins in June Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Berrigan affected minds and hearts of a generation Editorial: Assisted suicide only latest stop on a slippery slope Editorial: Pope Francis: Open hearts will lead the brokenhearted to fullness of life Editorial: Berrigan was force for changing Church, society Readings May 22, 2016: In death, Cecilia showed belief in Trinity Readings May29, 2016: Live in God’s kingdom by trusting Jesus Jesus Christ: Life of the World: Gospels present contrasting portrayals of Pharisees

May 16, 2016