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February 19, 2019

Father Catfish’s legacy as strong as ever

Cheering, singing and praying, students celebrate Father Michael “Catfish” Mireau Youth Faith Day in Edmonton.

EDMONTON – In life, Fr. Michael Mireau cast a long shadow.

Published in Faith
February 9, 2017

How to keep moving forward in prayer (Part 4 of 4 about prayer)

Our part is simply in ardent prayer, to keep moving forward with confidence, writes Fr. Frank Freitas.

This is the fourth in a series of four columns by Fr. Frank Freitas about prayer and praying. (Here's part 1, part 2 and part 3)

Published in Guest Faith Columns
January 26, 2017

Prayer requires a sharp focus (Part 2 of 4 about prayer)

A woman prays during a healing Mass at St. Martha Church in Uniondale, N.Y.

This is the second in a series of four columns by Fr. Frank Freitas about praying and prayer. (Here's part 1, part 3 and part 4)

Published in Guest Faith Columns
October 28, 2016

Jesus who is praying for us is the cornerstone of our life

Pope Francis smiles as he leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 26.

Pope Francis said the cornerstone of life for Christians is Jesus who is praying for us, pointing out that Jesus always turned to prayer at all the key moments in his life. His remarks came during his Mass celebrated on Friday morning in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence.

Published in Reflections