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When communist forces shuttered Vietnam’s seminaries decades ago, they closed the door on Peter The Hoang Truong’s dream of priesthood. Years later, his unwavering faith would inspire his son to complete the journey he never could. On Jan. 11, that son, Thomas The Hiep Truong, became the newest priest in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, joining...
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World Day of Consecrated LifePresentation of the LordFirst Reading: Mal 3:1–4Second Reading: Heb 2:10–11, 13b–18Gospel Reading: Lk 2:22–40 In 1997, Pope John Paul II made the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord the annual “World Day of Consecrated Life.” That day is appropriate, he said, because consecrated people dedicate their lives as Jesus did,...
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World Day of Consecrated LifePresentation of the LordFirst Reading: Mal 3:1–4Second Reading: Heb 2:10–11, 13b–18Gospel Reading: Lk 2:22–40 In 1997, Pope John Paul II made the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord the annual “World Day of Consecrated Life.” That day is appropriate, he said, because consecrated people dedicate their lives as Jesus did,...
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In the first part (Chapters 1–6) of the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul rebuked the wrongdoings of the Corinthians. In the second part (Chapters 7–15), St. Paul gave general instruction in Christian moral life. In Chapter 7, St. Paul gave instruction concerning marriage and virginity. Catholic author Stephen K. Ray commented, “He is...
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In the first part (Chapters 1–6) of the First Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul rebuked the wrongdoings of the Corinthians. In the second part (Chapters 7–15), St. Paul gave general instruction in Christian moral life. In Chapter 7, St. Paul gave instruction concerning marriage and virginity. Catholic author Stephen K. Ray commented, “He is...
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Decision fatigue is real, and it is no less the case when it comes to asking for heavenly help. When praying for a particular intention, the possibilities are endless for saintly intercessors. But when we hear people say things like, “St. Joseph is the greatest male saint who ever lived,” this is certainly enough to...
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Decision fatigue is real, and it is no less the case when it comes to asking for heavenly help. When praying for a particular intention, the possibilities are endless for saintly intercessors. But when we hear people say things like, “St. Joseph is the greatest male saint who ever lived,” this is certainly enough to...
Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon, who began his vocation as a priest in Vancouver more than 40 years ago, is retiring at the age of 76. (Michael Swan file photo)
Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon, who began his vocation as a priest in Vancouver more than 40 years ago, is retiring at the age of 76. His resignation was accepted by Pope Francis, and the...
Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon, who began his vocation as a priest in Vancouver more than 40 years ago, is retiring at the age of 76. (Michael Swan file photo)
Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon, who began his vocation as a priest in Vancouver more than 40 years ago, is retiring at the age of 76. His resignation was accepted by Pope Francis, and the...
Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon, who began his vocation as a priest in Vancouver more than 40 years ago, is retiring at the age of 76. (Michael Swan file photo)
Winnipeg Archbishop Richard Gagnon, who began his vocation as a priest in Vancouver more than 40 years ago, is retiring at the age of 76. His resignation was accepted by Pope Francis, and the...