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Suffering for Righteousness (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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Like most wisdom literature, the book of Wisdom is filled with proverbs and teachings contrasting the behaviour of the righteous with that of the unrighteous. Here, the book presents us with an...
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Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Celebrates 50th Anniversary
On September 7, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto traveled to Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Scarborough, Ont. to join their 50th anniversary celebrations.
Archbishop Leo celebrated Mass which was followed by a jubilee reception...
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Celebrating 45 Years of Airport Chaplaincy
With more than 50 million passengers and 50,000 employees serving one of the world’s largest airports, Toronto’s Pearson Airport Catholic Chaplaincy is a very busy place. Amidst the comings and goings that unfold each day...
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The Rejected Servant (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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This is also one of the Old Testament readings for Palm Sunday. For my previous reflection on the same passage, see The Vindication of the Servant.
This Old Testament reading is part...
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Healing and Deliverance (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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After declaring God’s judgment on Judah and the nations for their wickedness and failure to uphold justice, the book of Isaiah shifts in theme to how, despite their sins, the...
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Our Lady of Fatima Tamil Chaplaincy Hosts Archbishop Leo
On August 24, 2024, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto visited Our Lady of Fatima Tamil Chaplaincy and attended their cultural event - Nattu Koothu. In the Tamil culture, a Nattu Koothu loosely translates to “folk...
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Statement re: Fr. Nino Cavoto – Faculties for Ministry Restored
Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto
Canonical Process Against Fr. Nino Cavoto Completed – Faculties for Ministry Have Been Restored
In August 2020, the Archdiocese of Toronto was made aware that Fr. Nino Cavoto was accused of alleged abuse against...
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The Wisdom of the Law (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The book of Deuteronomy begins with a historical prologue detailing how God rescued Israel out of Egypt and guided them through the wilderness, in a manner reminiscent of ancient near eastern vassal...
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All Are Called to Pray for the Care of Creation
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) are calling on all members of the faithful to join in prayer on September 1, 2024, known as World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
This year’s theme, &ldquo...
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Catholic Community Pledges $750,000 to Combat Hunger Anew
Food insecurity is a pressing concern in our community. Recognizing the daily struggles that many families face to put food on their tables, the Catholic community is once again stepping forward to address this critical need. Following last year&rsquo...
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Serve the Lord (21st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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The end of the book of Joshua is a covenant renewal ceremony between God (represented by Joshua) and the people of Israel. Here, they are reminded of all the good things that...
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Funeral Details for Istvan Szakacski
Details for the viewing and funeral of the late Istvan Szakacski, father of Fr. Steven Szakacski.Visitation5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, August 15, 2024Ogden Funeral Home4164 Sheppard Avenue EastScarborough, Ontario, CanadaM1S 1T3Funeral Mass11:00 am Friday, August 16...