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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 -
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 -
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...Posted: Jan-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...Posted: Jan-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...Posted: Jan-15-2021
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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...Posted: Jan-11-2021 -
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...Posted: Jan-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...Posted: Dec-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...Posted: Dec-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...Posted: Dec-08-2020
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New St. Michael’s College Program Teaches Interfaith DialogueSince 2019, the Diploma of Interfaith Dialogue has been fostering discussion amongst members of the world’s major religious traditions. This new, unique joint venture from the Faculty of Theology at St. Michael’s College in...Posted: Nov-30-2020
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Experiencing God’s love through the Focolare MovementMaria and Vince Luca have been married for 42 years, with four daughters and seven grandchildren. Members of the Focolare's New Family Movement, the couple reflects on their journey together in light of Marriage Sunday, taking place on Sunday...Posted: Feb-04-2019
