Facing martyrdom a paradox of persecution

Mario Bard · November 14, 2024

Pope Francis has always shown deep sensitivity to the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide. Since the beginning of his pontificate, he has regularly spoken out in defence of these vulnerable communities, highlighting the injustices and suffering they endure.

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Hang on – Heaven is on its way

Sr. Helena Burns · November 14, 2024

We often think of faith as belief or trust, which it is, but have you ever thought of faith as endurance? I’m beginning to think endurance and perseverance are a big part of the faith picture. Let’s begin with this bracing statement: “When you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials.” Yikes! Why is that? It’s the mystery of the Cross.

Editorial

Parting is hard

Bishop Robert P. Reed · November 14, 2024

Those of us who have experienced the death of a loved one, even if we believe that she or he has gone to a better place, still find ourselves struggling with the parting.

Dig deep like Jesus, Mary, and Job

Cheryl-Ann Smith · November 14, 2024

"Yea though He slay me, yet will I trust Him." This line from the Book of Job was the response of Rabbi Abraham Heschel to the question, “How can you possibly believe in God after six million of your people were slaughtered in the holocaust?!” The tears streaming down Rabbi Heschel's face spoke of his anguish over this evil, and perhaps his anguish in not understanding why God allowed it.

For Farley: He sang songs loving God

Glen Argan · November 8, 2024

Farley Magee was the musical leader for years at the Sunday services of Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM), the ecumenical group that serves the beautiful and broken people who populate downtown Edmonton.

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Trusting Abba God and Mamma Mary

Sr. Helena Burns · November 8, 2024

Is it okay to call God “Mother”? Well, what does God want to be addressed as, and how do we know what God wants? It’s all in the Bible. God has various titles in the Old Testament, but God’s “final word” was revealed to us by Jesus in the Gospels.

The abominable confusions of abortion-speak

Andrea Mrozek · November 8, 2024

Pro-life people are used to euphemisms in the abortion debate. The term “pro-life” itself is often denigrated because some believe pro-lifers are only concerned about life in the womb, and not the fullness of life afterwards. In reality, “pro-life” is about as clear as any term used to discuss abortion. It’s those on the other side who mostly prefer to speak in euphemism and/or double speak.

Time to pray for those behind bars

Angela Saldanha · November 8, 2024

Two days are designated World Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. There are many of them that just one World Day is not enough. Last Sunday, Nov. 3, and again this Sunday, Nov. 10, people have been asked to pray for the persecuted, many of whom are in prison for Christ’s sake.

Editorial

Naming it

November 8, 2024

As a Catholic newspaper committed to telling non-partisan truth in charity, the Register would never seek to interest its readers in generic badmouthing of Justin Trudeau as an “idiot” and an “imbecile. We need only look south of the border to witness what festers in, erupts from, and corrupts the body politic when such schoolyard insults become the public office invective of the day.

God’s love will endure forever

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read for week 21: Sunday, November 10 to Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Lea Karen Kivi · November 8, 2024

Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read for week 21: Sunday, November 10 to Saturday, November 16, 2024.