Known by different names over the centuries — “anointing of the sick,” “extreme unction” and “last rites” — it was administered only at the point of death. The Church now teaches it “is not a sacrament intended only for those who are at the point of death. Hence, it is certain that as soon as any of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, this is already a suitable time for them to receive this sacrament.”

Replacing "Fiducia supplicans’" confusions with clarity

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In the Jan. 21 edition of The Catholic Register, Roderick ‘Rory’ Mckay published the article “Fiducia supplicans a blessing for the Church.” I wish to respond to him and others who assert something that is patently false.

Christmas light shines amidst the suffering

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Every year, the Church’s celebration of the last Sunday of the liturgical year (the Solemnity of Christ the King) points to the coming of a new liturgical year and a new beginning — the season of Advent.

Embracing the silence in hospital ministry

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When visitors think of hospitals, they think of all the noise, the machines and movement: patients going for tests and those coming back from tests. The visitors also think of the conversations in the hallways and in the patients’ rooms. In fact, I usually provide spiritual care to the sick and their family members through my conversation with them to explore how to serve them. Yet, in the midst of these activities, there are also moments of silence.

Let Pentecost awaken the Holy Spirit’s fire

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Jesus said to His disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever” (John 14:15).

Ignorance of the Bible ignores Christ

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What are some of your favourite stories from the Bible? The Bible is “inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness.

Rekindling Advent in parishes

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Advent Season is here again. On Sunday Nov. 27, the Church begins a new liturgical year — Year A, with the celebration of the First Sunday of the new liturgical Season of Advent. 

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Rejoice in the joy-filled light of Christmas

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How have you been preparing yourself to celebrate Christmas this year?

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Mary Magdalene -- Steward of the good news

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If someone were to ask you who Mary Magdalene was, what would you tell the person?

Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Celebrating the joy of stewardship

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Which parish activity have you missed most during this COVID-19 pandemic?

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