Opinion Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:52:28 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb The Light will always conquer the darkness /faith/columnists/item/23930-the-light-will-always-conquer-the-darkness /faith/columnists/item/23930-the-light-will-always-conquer-the-darkness

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 8 (Year A) Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12

Darkness does indeed often cover the Earth and its people, and it is one of our own making.

]]> fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) Fr. Scott Lewis Wed, 21 Dec 2016 16:35:14 -0500 Community is formed through love, inclusion /faith/columnists/item/22312-community-is-formed-through-love-inclusion /faith/columnists/item/22312-community-is-formed-through-love-inclusion

In a recent article in America magazine, Grant Kaplan, commenting on the challenge of the Resurrection, makes this comment: “Unlike previous communities in which the bond among members forges itself through those it excludes and scapegoats, the gratuity of the Resurrection allows for a community shaped by forgiven-forgivers.”

]]> frronrolheiser@catholicregister.org (Fr. Ron Rolheiser) Fr. Ron Rolheiser Thu, 12 May 2016 15:41:57 -0400 Helping students see the light /features/catholic-education/item/20770-helping-students-see-the-light /features/catholic-education/item/20770-helping-students-see-the-light

TORONTO - Since its inception four decades ago the Famous PEOPLE Players blacklight show has toured the world several times and been featured in films and documentaries. Now the showƵapp inspirational message of acceptance and inclusion is being taken into classrooms.

]]> Education Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:00:00 -0400 Equal platform /columns/item/20108-equal-platform /columns/item/20108-equal-platform

The institutions of society should always show respect and tolerance for people of every faith or no faith. The goal should be inclusiveness and accommodation. ThatƵapp how a genuinely pluralistic, multicultural society works.

]]> editor@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Editorial) Editorial Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0400 Christians, Hindus must seek 'culture of inclusion,' Vatican says /faith/item/19032-christians-hindus-must-seek-culture-of-inclusion-vatican-says /faith/item/19032-christians-hindus-must-seek-culture-of-inclusion-vatican-says

VATICAN CITY - Despite its many positive advancements, globalization also has brought about greater indifference, exploitation and suffering, said the leaders of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.

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