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Renewing Our Covenant with God this Lent
Fr. Wilson Andrade, CSC, is the pastor of St. Ann’s Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto.
There is a story of a woman who had a shopping habit, which put her in a...
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Give up Guilt for Lent
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. What are you planning to give up for Lent?
We can find Lenten penances that have little to do with who...
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Prayer Leads Us to Gratitude
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto.
Those who know the kind of suffering and pain that Job endured might think that I am being a little overly dramatic to relate...
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What Is Your Focus?
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
A story is told of a little boy who accidentally left his new bicycle at the shopping mall when it was time for...
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Three Ways to Foster Prayer During COVID
Fr. Frank McDevitt is pastor of Our Lady of Grace in Aurora, Ont.
Jonah goes to Nineveh in search of converts and Jesus goes to Galilee in search of disciples.
And here we are locked-down with a stay...
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Answering God’s Call
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto.
There is a story of grandpa and grandma who were having a quarrel one day. The next day grandpa forgot all...
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Our Mission Through Baptism
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto.
Over the years, many people have asked me a very simple question when we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: “Why was...
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Let Jesus Be Born in Your Heart
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both located in Toronto.
There is a story of a typical last-minute Christmas shopper, a mother who was running furiously from store...
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We Rejoice Despite COVID
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
We find ourselves on this Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday of rejoicing. There may be those who find this call to rejoice to be a...
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Repentance
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
Twenty years after the end of World War II, the German postal system released a series of stamps honouring eight of the countless people who served...
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Christ the King: Sovereignty Based on Intimacy
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
There is a story told about Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. It seems that the queen and Prince Philip were touring Canada and near...
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Caring for Others in a World Full of Need
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor St. Ann’s Parish and the administrator of the Native Peoples’ Mission, both are in Toronto.
In the book, Values for Life, the author presents a story of Diogenes, the Greek philosopher...
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Some of the Many Misconceptions about Saints
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
We celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st. In doing so, we celebrate not only those who have been officially proclaimed saints throughout...
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The 'Pointlessness' of Discipleship
Fr. Matt McCarthy is the Vocation Director at the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Office of Vocations produces daily video reflections, which you can view here. They feature many archdiocesan priests and are sure to provide daily inspiration to all...
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Knights of Columbus Founder to Be Beatified
Fr. Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, will take a step closer to sainthood on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. when he will be beatified at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in...
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It Is about a Relationship
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
When I worked in Barrie, Ont., a few times every week I passed the Hiway Pentecostal Church which had a large sign on its exterior...
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Stewardship Reflection: Rejoicing in Our Neighbour’s Gifts
Craig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine's Seminary, is now an engineering Master's student at the University of Toronto.
In the first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, we are reminded that God doesn&rsquo...