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INSIDE
Invitation to wonderment
What hardened rationalists could learn from fairytales. Pages 10-11
Major milestone
A 10-part TV documentary on Catholicism is winning high praise across the US. Pages 12-13
Season’s reason
WAs bishops reflect on the real meaning of this season of wonder and joy. Pages 10-14
In a painting
Can Christian art draw us into an encounter with the divine? Pages 14-15
Imperfect dad
Fathers should have hope Our failings can be a springboard. Page 17
Our cover: A stained glass window at the entrance to Our Lady Help of Christians parish church in East Victoria Park portrays an image of the Nativity. PHOTO: PETER ROSENGREN