St. Aidan's Parish, Scarborough
Parish Blog
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Looking Back at the Reformed Tradition: One Year LaterLink to article Looking Back at the Reformed Tradition: One Year Later by J. Luis DizonMonday, October 31, 2022 -
Scripture and the Mass by J. Luis DizonMost Catholics are unaware of just how much of the Bible they are exposed to in every Mass. Many think that the only Scriptures being read during the Mass are the Missal readings. In reality, the liturgy is suffused with...Friday, July 15, 2022 -
Is it Still “Bread”? by J. Luis DizonQuestion: Catholics say that when the priests recite the words of institution at Mass, the bread and wine cease to be bread and wine, but become the body and blood of Christ. But Jesus still refers to the contents of...Thursday, June 23, 2022 -
A Case for Bible Harmonization by J. Luis DizonLink to article A Case for Bible Harmonization by J. Luis DizonMonday, May 16, 2022 -
Does the Catholic Church Teach “Partial Inerrancy”? by J. Luis DizonLink to article Does the Catholic Church Teach “Partial Inerrancy”? by J. Luis DizonMonday, May 16, 2022 -
Resurrection Reality by J. Luis DizonHere is a recent Facebook post on the Fellowship and Fairydust Facebook page by our Lay Pastoral Assistant Luis Dizon. His article is entitled "Resurrection Reality". Click here to access his Facebook page post Click here to access the Faith...Monday, May 02, 2022 -
Why You Can’t be “Just a Christian” By J. Luis DizonA common question asked by Evangelical Protestants, especially of the “Non-Denominational” variety, is the following: “Why do I have to be a Catholic to follow Jesus? Can’t I be just a Christian?” To...Tuesday, April 26, 2022 -
Hallelujah vs Alleluia by J. Luis DizonHere's a Twitter thread posted by our Lay Pastoral Assistant Luis Dizon earlier today entitled Hallelujah vs AlleluiaSunday, April 17, 2022 -
Second “Comeback Year” for Local Parish Youth Ministries at Franciscan University in OhioFor the second straight year, the Office of Catholic Youth organized a collaborative trip with 13 parishes to send 216 young people and chaperones to attend the Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference in Ohio from June 27 to 29...Thursday, July 17, 2025 -
Rejoicing in HopeSpiritus Ministry, the young adult ministry of the Office of Catholic Youth, hosted its annual retreat, Reawaken, in late June at Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Education Centre. Young adults from across the Archdiocese and beyond gathered for a weekend of...Monday, July 14, 2025 -
Pilgrimage of Hope: Walking Together in FaithParishioner Rita Iafrate reflects on a recent pilgrimage that brought together members from both Immaculate Conception Church in Sutton, Ont., and Our Lady of the Lake Church in Keswick, Ont. In June, our parish community embarked on a deeply...Tuesday, July 08, 2025 -
Living the Faith through Consecrated VirginityErin Kinsella is a Consecrated Virgin of the Archdiocese of Ottawa, the author of Espoused to Christ: A Theology of Consecrated Virginity, and a co-host of "In the Thicket," a podcast on suffering and hope. She has worked in...Monday, May 19, 2025 -
National Family and Life Week 2025Every May, the Office of Formation for Discipleship spotlights family life ministry, including the start of the annual National Family and Life Week, from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Office for Family and Life. The 2025 theme, drawn...Tuesday, May 13, 2025 -
Jubilee of Workers and Jubilee of Entrepreneurs: A Sweet JourneyOn the occasion of the Jubilee of Workers (May 1 to 4) and Jubilee of Entrepreneurs (May 4 to 5), John Tomory writes on his own pilgrimage of hope, reflecting on his experiences of work and becoming a business owner...Thursday, May 01, 2025 -
Campus Ministries go on Retreat as "Pilgrims of Hope"On Feb. 21 to 23, 2025, students from the Catholic campus ministries across the archdiocese gathered for their annual spiritual retreat. This year’s retreat was special because it took place near the beginning of the Jubilee Year of...Tuesday, April 15, 2025 -
Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers: The Patient and Physician’s PilgrimageOn the occasion of the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers, April 5 to 6, Dr. Nisha Fernandes offers a reflection on the meaning of the Jubilee year in light of her experiences as an internal medicine physician...Thursday, April 03, 2025 -
Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersFrancis and Therese Baduria, members of Missionary Families of Christ, reflect on how their marriage has been enriched by their participation both in a lay movement and in parish life. 1. What is Missionary Families of Christ and what is...Thursday, January 30, 2025 -
Parish Summer Camps in 2025Its been double digits into the negative for weather in recent days, so the idea of a sunny and warm day at your parish with the sound of kids running around outside or singing on the inside may feel like...Thursday, January 23, 2025 -
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
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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
