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Electronic Publications
PLEASE NOTE:
Our electronic publications are in .pdf format (portable document format). In order to open and read them, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or an equivalent program. Acrobat Reader is free software and may be downloaded from Adobe by following this link. 
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In this brochure, written in a clear and accessible style, the COLF answers 14 questions related to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Love, compassion, dignity…discover here the true meaning of these words. |
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The Catholic Organization for Life and Family marked Jubilee Year 2000 with the publication of this leaflet. It affirms that the arrival of every child into the world is good news, because each child is a promise of grace and a blessing. |
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This is a beautiful meditation about gratitude for the gift of life. It was produced by the Catholic Group for Health, Justice and Life, an ad hoc group of four major Catholic organizations including COLF. |
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Human life is the most precious good because it comes from God as his gift, image and imprint. This leaflet contains a summary of The Gospel of Life. It describes succinctly the content and richness of the teaching of the Church and proclaims how much we are loved! |
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Two Catholic organizations --The Catholic Organization for Life and Family and the Catholic Health Association of Canada -- have come together to publish a leaflet entitled Giving Something of Ourselves to make better known the Catholic Church’s position on organ and tissue donations and transplantation. |
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A document created by COLF in conjunction with the Catholic Health Association of Canada. |
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A collection of Church quotations from various Church documents and papal speeches regarding the topics of euthanasia, suicide, and the Christian meaning of suffering. This collection of quotations is recommended especially for its value in the preparation of homilies. |
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Written in a conversational and accessible style, this publication walks the reader through a powerful contemplation of one of life’s greatest mysteries: pain and suffering. It reveals their profound Christian meaning and instills a renewed sense of hope, courage and peace. |
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Who among us hasn’t heard of the term "stem cells”? Medical research using these infinitely small elements of the human body promises miracle cures for terrible illnesses. The media regularly report the remarks of researchers who are enthusiastic about the therapeutic potential of embryonic stem cells. This brochure will help those who wish to know more about this type of research and to better understand the moral dimension of the issue. |
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Available only in electronic format.
To be printed and freely and widely distributed for noncommercial purposes.
For the past several years, the issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide has regularly resurfaced in Canadian society. Each time, as in other countries, ours is confronted by a public debate on the legalization of these disturbing practices.
Called to be salt and light of the world... |
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Electronic Publications 
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Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Urgent Questions