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How to Restore the Joy of Salvation in Your LifeFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto. There is a story of a woman who came to her pastor and said: “Last Friday, at 3:00 in...Posted: Mar-19-2021 -
God's LoveDear brothers and sisters Christ, In today’s Gospel there is included we have one of the most commonly known scripture passage, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone...Posted: Mar-15-2021 -
Does Our Sin Make God’s Love for Us Fade?Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont. The Sisters of Life, who have their Centre for Life in the rectory of St. Peter’s Church, run a ministry for those who...Posted: Mar-13-2021 -
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for CatholicsThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops published the following guidance on COVID-19 vaccines on its website. CCCB Note on Ethical Concerns Related to Currently Approved COVID-19 Vaccines The decision to receive any COVID-19 vaccine is one of...Posted: Mar-12-2021 -
Righteous AngerDear sisters and brothers in Christ, Today’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ righteous anger to those who are using His Father’s house into a marketplace. Righteous anger and the necessary actions that follow from...Posted: Mar-09-2021 -
IDOL 02: HappinessThere are tons of sayings and quotes on happiness nowadays. Let meshare a few interesting ones: 1) Dale Carnegie: "It isn't what you have orwho you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you...Posted: Mar-09-2021 -
Latest Updates on COVID-19 Restrictions by RegionAfter the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...Posted: Mar-08-2021 -
The Meaning of the Cross will Be Found Where People SufferFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. St. Paul tells the Corinthians that we Christians believe in a crucified Christ. Our faith reminds us that the meaning of the cross will be...Posted: Mar-06-2021 -
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...Posted: Mar-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...Posted: Feb-26-2021 -
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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-18-2021 -
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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-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...Posted: Feb-07-2021 -
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...Posted: Feb-05-2021
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21st CENTURY IDOLS- INTRODUCTIONPosted: Feb-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...Posted: Jan-31-2021
