25 December 2025Message for Christmas
His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My dear brothers and sisters,
Praised be Jesus Christ and Merry Christmas to you and to your loved ones.
Each year the birth of our Saviour...
5 December 2025
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
I write to you today to convey my support of the 4 December letter to Prime Minister Carney issued by the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops...
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In our epistle reading, St. Paul provides instructions to the Colossian Christians on how to live proper Christian...
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The opening words of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans gives us the basic background of who he is and to whom...
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In the New Testament, Eschatology (the study of last things) and Ethics (the study of right and wrong) are closely related. The...
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Continuing the theme of practical Christian living which began with last week’s second reading, Romans 15...
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The first eleven chapters of Romans focuses on the doctrine of salvation, explaining how we are saved by grace through faith, apart from works...
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In 1-2 Samuel, we see the establishment of the Israelite monarchy. Before this monarchy, Israel was ruled by a series of judges, the last of whom was Samuel. The people of Israel demanded...
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Malachi is listed as the last book in the Christian Old Testament. Its position is significant for our understanding of redemptive history, because the prophecies contained in it serve as a bridge linking the...
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This Sunday’s Old Testament reading from Wisdom is one of the clearest passages in the Old Testament about the immortality of the soul after death. Although this concept is hinted...
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The readings for this Sunday all focus on the theme of prayer and entrusting oneself to God. This reading from Sirach, in particular, focuses on the conditions which predispose God to hear one&rsquo...
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The Amalekites show up may times in the Old Testament as Israel’s long-time enemies. This story is the first of many encounters between the two nations. Here, they attack...
Dear parishioners: There is a typographical error on the latest bulletin's notice regarding Festival of Lights. If you want to reach Wilfred Gomez by phone, the correct number is 416-292-5707 (not 5717).Apologies if this has caused...
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In 2 Kings 5:1-13, Naaman the Syrian is informed by the prophet Elisha that his leprosy can only be cured by bathing in the Jordan river. Although he initially scoffs at...
Public Rosary Rally: Thank You
Event date: Saturday, October 11Location: By the side of St. Aidan Church, facing Finch Avenue East
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Canada Needs Our Lady Public Rosary Rally.Your prayerful presence...
St. Aidan’s Church was filled to capacity on Monday, October 6, as parishioners and visitors gathered for a Healing Mass with Fr. Ivo Pavić, OFM. Many experienced peace, renewal, and the healing presence of the Holy Spirit.
A...
St. Aidan’s Parish Life Chain 2025
October 5, 2025
This Sunday afternoon, parishioners of St. Aidan’s gathered at the intersection of Finch and Warden for our annual Life Chain, a peaceful and prayerful public witness organized...
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The prophet Habakkuk lived in the southern kingdom of Judah during the late 7th century B.C. Like Amos, who lived over a century before, Habakkuk is concerned with injustice and lawlessness...
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Today’s reading continues last week’s reading from Amos on pursuing justice. Here, the prophet addresses those who are most responsible for injustice in the land–those who...