Joannie Fu and Vinson Shih are in the midst of final exams at the University of Toronto, but their minds are still on Richmond, where they grew up. In particular, they are with the homeless people who will benefit from… Read more →
Tag Archive for compassion
Archbishop’s statement on assisted suicide in hospices
by Archbishop Michael Miller • • 1 Comment
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, released the following statement February 22 in response to health authorities in BC forcing assisted suicide (euphemistically described as medical assistance in dying or MAiD) into hospice and palliative care homes: As health authorities in BC… Read more →
A call to action against assisted suicide
by Bruce Clemenger • • 1 Comment
Our federal government is poised to legitimize assisted suicide within months. It is good to see evangelical and Catholic leaders responding with a bit of fire in their bellies. First, a letter to supporters (re-posted by permission) from Bruce Clemenger,… Read more →
Compassionate friends must be more available than medical marijuana
by Karen Giesbrecht • • 0 Comments
A few weeks ago, I got a call from a friend at 4 am. Actually, it was a call from an acquaintance, but now I consider him a friend. He had not been able to sleep and was feeling overwhelmingly… Read more →