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November 2013

November 1

McLuhan honoured with McLuhan award

November 1, 2013

TORONTO - When Marshall McLuhan woke up on a typical work day he didn’t immediately grab a New Testament. He grabbed three. One in the original Greek, the Vulgate Latin translation and then a version in another language he felt a need to work on — German, Portuguese, maybe Italian.

A trek to the truth

November 1, 2013

When I inform my family that I’m off to spend my free night in front of the TV, my words are greeted with rolling eyes and a chorus of long-suffering sighs. They’ve all lived with me long enough to know I’m a total sucker for a good TV series.

Mercy Ships developing nationwide campus network

November 1, 2013

Mercy Ships is building a Canada-wide network of students as its first step in a global fund and awareness campaign to bring health care to the poorest areas of the world.

Bishops asked to assess marriage, family life to prepare for synod

November 1, 2013

VATICAN CITY - Bishops around the world are being asked to take a realistic look at the situation of families under their care and at how effective pastoral and educational programs have been at promoting Church teaching on sexuality, marriage and family life.

Saints aren't superheroes, they just never strayed from God, pope says

November 1, 2013

VATICAN CITY - Saints aren't superheroes, they are regular people who just never left God's side after encountering Him and His love, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.

Catholic comics gently pokes fun at the faith

November 1, 2013

Updated 11/11/13 Jason Bach exercises his faith by making fun of it.

November 2

Getting to meet, understand the other: the path to peace

November 2, 2013

Interfaith dialogue doesn’t start with an exchange of creeds or comparison of theologies. It begins with friendship.

Estate planning: Are your affairs in order?

November 2, 2013

Estate planning is a broad term that encompasses more than just one’s “estate.” It involves the arrangement of a person’s affairs to ensure that, on incapacity or death, all financial and other affairs have been arranged to ensure their wishes are followed, including:

Investment plan essential as we live longer

November 2, 2013

Updated 11/14/13 As the number of seniors staying in the work force increases for a variety of reasons — from living longer to the sheer number of baby boomers reaching retirement — it’s become more important than ever to have a solid investment plan. Without one, you could be forced to work well into your retirement years.

Gift annuities can make your money go further

November 2, 2013

A recent study commissioned by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries confirmed the findings of numerous other reports: people are living longer.

Life insurance gifting is one way to help your Church

November 2, 2013

At 40 years old, Justin Mullin started making contributions towards the gift he’ll leave behind to the Church.

Donating stocks to the Church, charity a ‘win-win proposition’

November 2, 2013

If you’re used to buying low and selling high, donating stocks to the Church might be an option to consider.

Keep your assets in your loved one’s hands

November 2, 2013

TORONTO - Having a financial plan in place before you die will help keep the tax man’s hands off your assets.

The million-dollar conversation

November 2, 2013

In my job with the archdiocese of Toronto, I meet a lot of people and have a lot of conversations. Some are more interesting than others. Below is one with a man I’ll call Gunter that I’ll not soon forget.

November 3

Take stress off your family by pre-planning your funeral

November 3, 2013

Pre-planning your own funeral can relieve some stress for your family at the time of your death, says Bradley Scott.

Christians, Muslims meet at the crossroads of Mary

November 3, 2013

The three Abrahamic faiths have all sorts of things in common, in addition to their significant differences. But the unique meeting point for Islam and Christianity may be their shared memory of a Jewish peasant girl who gave miraculous birth to Jesus.

Remembering loved ones has changed drastically over the years

November 3, 2013

TORONTO - Along the low, grassy hills of Mount Hope Cemetery, monuments mark past lives and passing trends in honouring the dead. From modern cremation niches to old family mausoleums, walking through Mount Hope is like walking through a timeline of design.

DVD offers aid in grieving process

November 3, 2013

Grief comes in all sizes, all shapes. Sometimes it lingers. Sometimes it searches you out in the middle of the night. Sometimes it brushes you on the way out the door.

Plan now for your eternal resting place

November 3, 2013

Every five years between five million and six million Canadians move. Stability, a job for life, roots are not the hallmarks of our age. But it’s still a good idea to buy a plot of ground or a crypt in a mausoleum in anticipation of your final resting place.

Spiritual power of attorney

November 3, 2013

Chances are we have all heard of a Power of Attorney for Personal Care. It is typically drawn up for us by our lawyer, normally when we do our Will.