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May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016 Sacramental preparation standards set for archdiocese Health Canada approves another abortion drug Amoris Laetitia shows pope understands family - Smith Pope annoyed with media focus on Communion for the remarried Couple witness to how daughter has given them life Smith urges fight against assisted suicide Learning the faith a life-long process St. Dominic's 'family' sets out to encounter Christ in Kraków CWL raises its voice for forgotten ones Philippine Church outraged over beheading of Canadian Elder says learning Cree traditions made her stronger Food production methods inadequate for hungry world Art opened hearts and minds alike Aleppo, Homs aid workers tell of immense suffering Darkness of persecution leading Christians to light of unity Italian media mogul nurtured his Catholic roots Carattini wants Spirit to abide within Catholic Social Services New counselling program will heal through faith Multi-faith leaders ask for conscience rights Ont. Politician works for expansion of palliative care Climate change, wars fuel natural disasters CCODP gets more funds to help with Syrian relief Activist Dorothy Day seen as possible saint Nouwen's light still shines brightly 20 years after he died UK Catholic schools advised against gender-neutral washrooms Lasha Morningstar: Assisted suicide rejects God's gift of Life Dr. Gerry Turcotte: Legends of Knights' initiation left college head squeamish Dougles Roche: No such thing as 'just war' Vatican conference decrees Bob McKeon: Divergent voices offer climate change strategies Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Beware early stages of love; you could be falling for yourself Editorial: LEAP Manifesto sounds like Canada's answer to Laudato Si' Editorial: Assisted suicide bill poses dilemma for conscientious elected officials Readings May 8, 2016: Family's struggle a reminder of call to hope Readings May 15, 2016: Love is the universal language of Pentecost Jesus Christ: Life of the World: Law takes back seat to justice, mercy, faith

May 2, 2016