March 3, 2014

March 3, 2014
March 3, 2014 Alta. bishops call faithful to attend TRC event Local Ukrainian Catholics turn to prayer amidst crisis Parishes to open confessional doors for a whole day God celebrates when we go to Confession, says Pope Francis D&P joins papal campaign to end world food crisis Noon-hour seminars draw growing group to seek 'treasures' Text of Alta. Bishop' invitation to TCR Military chaplain sees the world, helps soldiers in distress Nation-wide prison ministry network overcomes chaplain's isolation Christians face widespread persecution Pope deplores the abandonment of the elderly Long-distance romances get online response Oblates, TRC offer radically different views of history Northern residential schools tried to save wilderness life Faith inspired Downey to take life of Jesus to the big screen Lent: Sacrifice is the key to love Shevchuk sees threat of war in Ukraine, but signs of hope Knights eager to import Sisters of Life Compassionate hearts care for suffering folk Men's group struggles with sex addictions Deacon brings faith to turmoil of being a first responder Surveys reveal rejection of Church teachings Pope urges cardinals to take pastoral approach to families World's bishops ask Vatican to rebuild trust with families Pope hosts Valentine's festival of love with engaged couples Marriage of equal partners beats outdated romanticism Books explore changing face of religious life World Day of Prayer to be celebrated in 17 Edmonton-area churches Lasha Morningstar: Priests, sisters fill holes in our lives that no one else can Dr. Gerry Turcotte: Lenten restraint has consequences Bob McKeon: Support for dignity of human work must be more than an icon Sr. Louise Zdunich: Why do we offer Jesus' sacrifice to the Father? Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Youthful resistance can give rise to final harmony Editorial: Paradox of Lent challenges us to live fully human lives Editorial: Alta. Must be proactive on mental health Editorial: Take heed of Gospel forms of communication Readings, March 9, 2014: Love of Confession must be developed early Readings, March 16, 2014: Faith is leaving the known for the unknown Vatican II: Pope Paul VI asserted his authority