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The Merciful and Gracious God (Reflection: Trinity Sunday)Click here for this Sunday's readings During the Exodus, the people of Israel were constantly testing God and complaining against Him and His servant Moses. In fact, we see this happen twice in the chapters immediately preceding our reading...Posted: Jun-03-2023 -
A Convert’s Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusThe Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world. So what is the Sacred Heart, anyway? When Catholics talk about the Sacred Heart we’re...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
A Harvest of Nations (Pentecost Sunday)Click here for this Sunday’s readings At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit comes down upon the Apostles, giving them the power to speak in tongues for the proclamation of the Gospel to the nations. In the midst of that...Posted: May-27-2023
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Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Ascended (Feast of the Ascension)Click here for the Sunday Readings Forty days after the Resurrection, we celebrate Christ’s ascension into Heaven. Before He died, Christ told His disciples in advance that He would ascend up into Heaven, and from there send the...Posted: May-20-2023
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The Laying on of Hands (6th Sunday of Easter)Click here for the Sunday Readings In our reading, the Christian Gospel continues to spread throughout Palestine, despite persecution by the Jews (which we saw with the death of St. Stephen in the previous chapter). Here, the Gospel arrives among...Posted: May-14-2023
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The Diaconate (Reflection: 5th Sunday of Easter)Click here for Sunday Readings As the Church grew and began to incorporate converts from other regions, disputes began to emerge between different groups within the church. Here we see a division between those Jews who grew up in Palestine...Posted: May-06-2023
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Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this MayFr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...Posted: May-02-2023 -
Reflection: Repentance and Baptism (4th Sunday of Easter)Click here for this Sunday’s Reading In this Sunday’s Acts reading, St. Peter concludes his sermon to the people of Jerusalem. His words touch them so profoundly that they ask what they must do to be...Posted: Apr-29-2023
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According to Plan (Reflection - 3rd Sunday of Easter)Click here for the Sunday Reading In this Sunday’s reading, St. Peter preaches to the crowds in Jerusalem about the Resurrection of Christ. Just over a week ago, some were still in doubt about whether He had truly...Posted: Apr-21-2023 -
All Things in Common (Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Easter)Click Luis Dizon Reflections - Archive to view previously posted articles Click here for this Sunday's Reading The life of the early Church was a life of love. In our reading, we see how the early Christians cared for the...Posted: Apr-13-2023 -
Stations of the Cross During LentOne great way to deepen our spiritual life during Lent is praying the Stations of The Cross. Every Friday during the season of Lent we will have the Stations of the Cross after the Friday evening 7:30 pm Mass...Posted: Mar-30-2023 -
Lenten ResolutionsEvery Catholic is called to strengthen their spiritual life during the season of Lent. We should all make reasonable but challenging resolutions in three areas of our lives; our prayer life, self-denial, and charitable works. Pick something for each...Posted: Feb-23-2023 -
Seven Things to Know about Ash WednesdayMichelle Brylowski is Associate Director, RCIA and Liturgical Formation, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship. Below, she helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday. 1. What do the ashes on the forehead represent?Biblically, ashes symbolize mourning, mortality and penance...Posted: Feb-21-2023 -
Men Wearing Hats in ChurchPlease note that out of respect for God men are not permitted to wear hats in church or in the church hall while attending Mass or praying in church. Women are permitted to wear hats, veils or head coverings.Posted: Feb-16-2023 -
Newman Centre Faith & Reason Lecture Series: Faith, Reason & BeautyGuest Speaker Prof. Randy Boyagoda Thursday, January 26th, 7-9 p.m. Newman Centre Catholic Mission 89 George St., Toronto. In this lecture, Professor Randy Boyagoda (English Department) argues that the great interest, in recent years, in horror movies is...Posted: Jan-19-2023 -
New Beginnings OnlineNew Beginnings ministers to those who have suffered a loss through separation, divorce or bereavement. The next online support session will be on Wednesday January 25th at 7:00 pm. Register at https://nbbd01.eventbrite.ca. On Thursday January 26th...Posted: Jan-19-2023 -
A Reminder about Reception of Holy CommunionThe Catholic Church welcomes greater numbers of people at Christmas time, including those who have been away from the Sacraments. Reception of Holy Communion is reserved for those who are baptized Catholics in a state of grace, having observed the...Posted: Dec-29-2022 -
Advent – A Time of Liturgical RenewalAs we make our Christmas preparations, plan holiday activities and catch up with old friends, our hearts are filled with memories of the past and our minds draft fresh resolutions for the future. We anticipate. We are hopeful. We feel...Posted: Dec-19-2022
