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Contraception issue pits church against state in PhilippinesSubscriber

Twenty-six years after Roman Catholic leaders helped his mother marshal millions of Filipinos in an uprising that ousted a dictator, President Benigno Aquino III picked a fight with the church over contraceptives and won a victory that bared the bishops' worst nightmare: They no longer sway the masses.

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- CWL MEETING - Assumption Catholic Women's League will hold its regular general meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Assumption Hall. - LECTURE SERIES - The annual Cade Community Lectures series takes place over four consecutive Thursday evenings from 7:30-9 p.

Jesus' goodwill conquered hearts, mindsSubscriber

Christ's healing miracles addressed a general need of that time: poor health care. Luke tells of a woman who spent all her money on cures but instead got worse. John says many hoped for healing at the Pool of Bethesda, one for 38 years.

Great truths wrapped in small packagesSubscriber

By telling parables to his audiences, Jesus put vital truths in nutshells. He taught simply because he knew deeply. His stories are easy to remember, but their hidden truth is inexhaustible.

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- The annual Cade Community Lectures series takes place over four consecutive Thursday evenings from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library's Theatre Gallery (main branch), with the theme "The Pursuits of Happiness." Admission is free.

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