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IDOL 3: Technological Gadgets (TGs)“Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands” (Psalm 115:4) Check out this list of cool TGs that I found in the “All-time 100 Gadgets” website[1] Entertainment Computing...Thursday, April 01, 2021 -
Palm SundayDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Today we celebrate Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday). This week we journey to the most important celebrations of our liturgical calendar – the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Blessed Lord. I pray that this...Wednesday, March 31, 2021 -
Seeing JesusDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In today’s Gospel we hear that in the midst of a festival there are some Greeks who turn to the Apostle Philip and say “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.&rdquo...Wednesday, March 24, 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...Monday, March 15, 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...Tuesday, March 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...Tuesday, March 09, 2021 -
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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- INTRODUCTION21st 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...Wednesday, February 03, 2021 -
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 -
Finding Hope through HopeLineFr. Dr. Matthew M. Durham, D.Min is the Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care & Community Development, Saint Elizabeth Foundation. Fr. Durham shares his insights on the ‘HopeLine’ created by the Archdiocese of Toronto and operated by Saint...Friday, November 01, 2024 -
Thirsty Thursdays: Quench Your Thirst at the SourceThe desire of every human heart is for communion. And as we strive to fulfill this desire, often we are found wanting, until we go to the source: Jesus. With this in mind, in 2014, the Sisters of Life began...Sunday, October 20, 2024 -
Truth and Reconciliation 2024: After the Silence - A Reflection for CatholicsJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple actively involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project...Wednesday, September 25, 2024 -
Everything You Need to Know About RENEW Toronto 2024“Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary” Isaiah 40:31 What is RENEW Toronto? RENEW Toronto is OCY’s largest annual gathering of young adults from the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond...Tuesday, September 24, 2024 -
All about ELEVATE Training WeekendThe Sept. 21st and 22nd weekend of 2024 will be a busy one for the Office of Catholic Youth (OCY). For 10 years now, the OCY has rolled out two days of training to help adults (on Saturday) and teens...Monday, September 16, 2024
