By Dennis Coday Precious Blood Resource Services and Precious Blood Renewal Center are teaming up to help people faced with the challenges (and joys!) of raising children. The two provincial ministries will be hosting Parent Cafes that are open to anyone who has the responsibility of raising children: parents, grandparents, foster parents, aunts and uncles, […]
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Lectors are God’s mouthpiece
By Fr. Ron Will CPPS Scripture is a door through which you can experience God “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the one who brings good news, announcing salvation.” —Isaiah 52:7 God longs to speak to his people. Lectors are his mouthpiece. If you’ve accepted the responsibility to be a lector, do […]
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Meditation apps might calm you — but miss the point of mindfulness
The market has been flooded with apps related to Buddhism and most of them claim to teach meditation. akiragiulia (pixabay.com) By Gregory Grieve and Beverley McGuire In today’s stressful world, mindfulness – a type of popular spirituality that strives to focus on the present moment – promises to soothe away the anxiety and stress of […]
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Navigating the holidays while grieving Dec 3
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed. –Psalm 34:19 If you have lost a loved one, the holiday season can leave you feeling empty. The little traditions and big celebrations that used to warm and comfort us at this time of year now bring discomfort, maybe even pain. The […]