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THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
Tuesday, November 1st marks the Solemnity of all Saints. As we begin a month that is typically dedicated to those who have died, let us begin with celebrating those who have arrived at Heaven as Saints! Please...
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Fr. Ciszek- A true man of faith and perseverance
Fr. Maderak has spoken about Fr. Walter Ciszek in his homilies. He was a priest who persevered through false accusations, imprisonment and solitary confinement in Russia. However, his faith allowed him to survive and thrivel. Please watch this video...
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The Value of Patristic Studies in the Modern Age
The leadership at St. Augustine’s Seminary is designing a Licentiate program in Patristics – it will be the first program dedicated to Patristics in Canada when it rolls out in the 2023-2024 academic year. Fr. Robert John...
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Teaching as Vocation – A Look at the Catholic Teachers’ Guild
The Catholic Teachers’ Guild is a lay association in the archdiocese that aims to strengthen teachers’ vocations through formation events, study groups, lectures and mutual fraternal support. As the new school year kicks off, President Andrew Hume reflects...
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The True Presence - Resources
Today is Corpus Christi, and it is very sad that 2/3 of all Catholics do not believe in the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Christ is real! Christ is truly present in the bread and...
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SOLEMNI HAC LITURGIA (CREDO OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD)
Fr. Maderak spoke this weekend about an Apostolic letter written by Pope Paul VI in 1968 during a time of confusion when many were mis-interpreting the documents of Vatican II and replacing them with the "Spirit of Vatican II...
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VATICAN II- Not just the spirit, but the documents!
In Deacon Oswald's Homily today and Fr. Maderak's commentary at the end of Mass, they mentioned Vatican II and the documents concerning the Liturgy. Please find Sacrosanctum Concilium posted HERE. Perhaps you would consider reading part of all...
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REDEMPTIVE SUFFERING AND THE FORMED PROGRAM
In my homily this week I mentioned once again, a talk given by Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Presbyterian minister who converted to Catholicism and is now a professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
His talk, entitled, "Making...
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Holy Thursday - Please watch this beautiful film
Tonight we celebrate the first evening of the Triduum - Holy Thursday. This Mass celebrates the institution of the Greatest Gift- Jesus leaving us His True Body in the Most Holy Eucharist. We also celebrate the Priesthood for without them, the...
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Need help Spiritually preparing for Holy Week?
Deacon Oswald spoke this week about two very good videos on Formed that will help us to prepare for Holy Week. The first is entitled "Triduum: A Spiritual Pilgrimage" and can be found HERE. This is a...
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Encountering Christ on the RCIA journey
Rebecca Spellacy, who became Catholic as an adult, is the Director of Worship for the Diocese of Austin, Texas, and the former Associate Director, Liturgy, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship at the Archdiocese of Toronto. Below, she shares...
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How to Read the Bible in a Year
Elizabeth Klein is an Assistant Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute, which serves the formation of Catholics for the New Evangelization through academic and parish programs. As part of its work, the institute helps Catholics to read the Bible...
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‘Walking Together’ on the Journey to the Synod
Moira McQueen’s new book, Walking Together: A Primer on the New Synodality, aims to explain the history, meaning and relevance of synodality as the Church undertakes a two-year process of discernment. Below, McQueen, Executive Director of the...
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Mary, the New Eve
In Father's homily of this weekend, he spoke at length about Mary as the New Eve and mentioned an article posted by Deacon Mike Chesley (written by HH Ambrose). Here is the article just in time for your spiritual...
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EPIPHANY 2022- THE CHALKING OF DOORS
EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD AND THE CHALKING OF THE DOORS
This weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord - the commemoration of the 3 Magi who travelled from afar, following the star in the East to Bethlehem to offer...
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Spiritual Reading for the Feast of the Holy Family
A blessed Feast of the Holy Family to everyone!
Today in his homily, Fr. Maderak mentioned a reflection by St. Paul VI that he gave at Nazareth which is a wonderful reading for today's Feast day. Take a few...
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OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE - TRULY A MIRACULOUS IMAGE
Please find in this blog the videos that I recommended in my homily this weekend to watch in order to gain some insight into the amazing story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego. You must be subscribed...
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