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SacrificeDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In today’s first Reading, we have the account of Abraham and the sacrifice of his son Isaac. To besure, this passage makes us reflect on what kind of God we follow, who...Monday, March 01, 2021 -
Our Lenten JourneyDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This past Wednesday we started our journey of Lent. We are given 40 days toprepare ourselves for the great celebration and season of Easter.The Church has wisely given us the three Pillar of...Friday, February 26, 2021 -
IDOL 01 : The self (Iam 3 )IDOL 01 : The self (Iam 3 ) “Who made you so important? What have you got that was not given to you? And if it was given to you, why are you boasting as though it were your own?&rdquo...Thursday, February 18, 2021 -
Ash Wednesday/Lenten ReflectionDear friends,Lent is upon us again! Once more, our loving God reaches out to you and me.But there is something different about this season of spiritual renewal. That is,we hear the repentance call in a land of...Wednesday, February 17, 2021 -
Living The Good NewsDear brothers and sisters Christ,Many times in our lives we are given wonderful news – the birth of a child, getting araise at work, a healthy report from a doctor, etc. These moments of ‘good news’bring...Sunday, February 14, 2021 -
Everyone is Searching for You.Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,The Gospel tells the story of Jesus and his healing power over physicalailments as well as demonic possessions.After a long day of healing and teaching Jesus was given time to rest with a...Sunday, February 07, 2021 -
21st CENTURY IDOLS- INTRODUCTIONWednesday, February 03, 202121st CENTURY IDOLS INTRODUCTION “The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; they have eyes, but they do not see; they have ears, but... -
Follower of ChristDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In Sunday’s Gospel we hear of the calling of the first disciples at the sea of Galilee.While working as fishermen, Jesus encounters James and John mending their netswith their father Zebedee...Sunday, January 31, 2021 -
Do you know the exact date of your Baptism?Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Today we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Recognizing this reality, I will try to keep my pastor’s corner very short. There is a simple question I would like...Monday, January 11, 2021 -
Trust in God Even When Stretched to the LimitFr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont. Ask any teenager, what’s the worst thing about school? The answer will likely be, “taking tests.” Taking tests isn...Friday, February 26, 2021 -
Renewing Our Covenant with God this LentFr. Wilson Andrade, CSC, is the pastor of St. Ann’s Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto. There is a story of a woman who had a shopping habit, which put her in a...Saturday, February 20, 2021 -
New Documentaries Make the Case for Blessed Michael McGivney’s SainthoodIn an effort to see their founder canonized, the Knights of Columbus have released two documentaries that recount the life and legacy of Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus so lay Catholic men could join...Thursday, February 18, 2021 -
Find the Creator in the Science of the UniverseEarlier this week, the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto hosted a fascinating discussion about what our current scientific knowledge of the universe says about the existence of God. And you can now watch...Friday, February 05, 2021 -
Marriage Sunday 2021: Preparing for a Life TogetherAs the Archdiocese of Toronto prepares for Marriage Sunday on February 14, we acknowledge and thank all married couples – and especially those who are celebrating milestone anniversaries – for their commitment and witness to our community. An essential...Thursday, January 28, 2021
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Email Impersonation Scam Targets Our ParishionersIn recent days, the Archdiocese of Toronto has received reports from parishioners who have gotten suspicious emails supposedly from our priests or staff members. These emails attempt to start an online conversation or they have a suspicious document attached to...Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Learn More about ‘The Songs of the Angels in the Book of Revelation’Everyone is invited to participate in an upcoming virtual class on "The Songs of the Angels in the Book of Revelation" offered by St. Augustine's Seminary's Lay Spiritual Formation Program. On Saturday, January 23, 2021...Friday, January 15, 2021
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Our Mission Through BaptismFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. Over the years, many people have asked me a very simple question when we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: “Why was...Friday, January 08, 2021
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The Gift of St. Joseph: Changing the World from the ShadowsRebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy in the Office of Formation for Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Toronto. On December 8, 2020, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, issued an apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father...Wednesday, December 23, 2020
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More on the Bioethics of COVID-19 and the VaccineMoira McQueen is the director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI). Bambi Rutledge is the administrator of the CCBI. Every week, the CCBI publishes a COVID Bulletin, which helps the public understand the latest developments in the...Monday, December 14, 2020
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The Ethics of the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Catholic Bioethical PerspectiveEDITOR’S NOTE (DECEMEBER 10, 2020): Health Canada has approved the Pfizer vaccine, which based on current information does not use abortion-derived cell lines in its design/development or production. Some of its laboratory confirmatory testing has used...Tuesday, December 08, 2020
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