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FOR GREATER THINGS YOU WERE BORN
October is respect life month and this year’s theme is:
“Made for Greater Things!”
This message of love comes directly from Archbishop José H. Gomez, in his second Pastoral Letter &lsquo...
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ST. MARGUERITE D'YOUVILLE (1701-1771)
The first native Canadian to be elevated to sainthood, was born at Varennes, Quebec, the eldest of six. Her father died when she was seven years old leaving this family in great poverty.
Marguerite always fought...
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ST. PAUL - ON LIFE AND DEATH
Today’s second reading is the first of a series of four over the next few Sundays taken from St. Paul’s Letter to the Christians of Philippi in ancient Macedonia, one of the...
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FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness is one of the defining characteristics of Christianity, both that we can receive forgiveness and that we must of-fer it. Let’s dispel some misconceptions about forgiveness, to indicate why we NEED to offer forgiveness, and to...
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The Gathering together of God’s People
ECCLESIA is the Greek word which translates the Hebrew word for ‘assembly’; meaning the whole People of God gathered together in His Name. The same word is used in Latin, and we translate it into English as &lsquo...
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THE LORD AND GIVER OF LIFE
We name the Holy Spirit “Lord and Giver of Life” in the creed. This declaration reminds us that the gift of life itself is of God. God created us in His own image and likeness when He breathed...
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THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
The Ascension of Our Lord to the right side of His Father in heaven, is the climax of His earthly existence. After His resurrection He said to Mary Magdalene, ‘I have not yet ascended to My Father.’ Now...
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Archbishop Leo's Message for Catholic Education Week
Catholic Education Week 2023 takes place from April 30 – May 5. The theme for this year is: We are many, we are one.
Please see below a letter issued by Archbishop Francis Leo:
My dear friends,
Christus resurrexit...
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4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
For many centuries the Church has celebrated devotions to Our Blessed Lady during the month of May.
Many recall the prayers written in Mary's praise such as the Memorare and the Litany of Loreto...
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Online Faith Formation Study Opportunity
In partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at the University of...
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HOSANNA ! (OH LORD, SAVE US!)
Palm Sunday recalls Our Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem at the very beginning of the same week in which He would be arrested, tortured, condemned to death and executed on the cross.
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Walking Together in Pursuit of Healing and Reconciliation
Julia and Adam Kozak, a married couple, reflect on healing and repentance in light of the 2022 papal visit, Pope Francis’ ‘Pilgrimage of Penance.’ Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for...
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VEILED CROSSES
It is Passiontide and the images in church are hidden from our sight. When Easter comes the joyful contrast will be all the greater.
Meanwhile we focus more on God. When we look around church today...
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THE MAN BORN BLIND
"As Jesus walked along he saw a man who had been blind from birth."
The disciples react in a very human way. "Who sinned, this man, or his parents, for him to...
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I WHO AM SPEAKING TO YOU, I AM HE
Today’s Gospel story
is one of growth, conversion and revelation.
Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. Here, where centuries before...
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MY SON, THE CHOSEN ONE
Christ is the Lord of glory as we hear in today's Gospel of the Transfiguration. At first sight it seems strange to hear this account in Lent, the season of austerity, and preparation for Holy Week. Yet we must...
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THE TEMPTATIONS IN THE WILDERNESS
At the very beginning of Lent we hear of Our Lord’s forty day fast in preparation for his public ministry which would lead him through His Passion and Death to His Resurrection. The Temptations of Our Lord in...
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LENT IS AROUND THE CORNER
On Wednesday the holy season of Lent begins our long yearly journey towards Calvary and Easter. We call it a “journey” not only because it takes over seven weeks to complete, but because it begins a long way...
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THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Our Lord today continues the teaching begun last week in the “beatitudes” with a direct address to his audience: “YOU are the salt of the earth—YOU are the light of the world”. He...