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Webinar: Reason, Faith and the Struggle for Western Civilization
It was no accident that the Enlightenment took place in a culture formed by Judeo-Christian thought, according to Samuel Gregg, research director at the Acton Institute.
The genius of Western Civilization, Gregg says, is the understanding that faith and...
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Register for Lay Ministry Formation Events
Did you know that the Office of Formation for Discipleship regularly offers formation opportunities for those involved in lay ministry?
These events, which are now offered online, will deepen your understanding of your ministry, provide the archdiocese’s policies...
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ShareLife Agencies Need Your Support During COVID-19
ShareLife Week (May 10-15, 2020) is an excellent time to reflect on how the vulnerable members of our community need support more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sadly, we know that thousands of people have lost their...
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Catholic Education Week – May 3-8, 2020
Every year during Catholic Education Week, the Archdiocese of Toronto recognizes the dedication of Catholic teachers, students, parents, staff and everyone who supports Catholic education. Catholic education offers a wonderful opportunity to pass the faith onto another generation and to...
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MARRIAGE SUNDAY - LOVE AND RESPONSIBILITY
In my homily this weekend, I once again mentioned the apostolic exhoration, THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY IN THE MODERN WORLD- Familiaris Consortio by Pope St. John Paul II. In this document, there is a section...
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DECIDEDLY AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY CATHOLIC
This weekend, in my homily for the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, I referred to a commencement speech given by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. We are called to live the mystery of the Holy Trinity, and...
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Living as Joyful Disciples: Words from Cardinal Collins
This week marks Catholic Education Week across the province of Ontario. To acknowledge this occasion, Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto, is celebrating and recognizing publicly-funded Catholic Education with a special message.
While reflecting on...
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CHRIST'S SELF-EMPTING
Philippians 2: 6-12 (NRSV)
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,who, though he was in the form of God,did not regard equality with Godas something to be exploited,but emptied himself,taking...
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PORNOGRAPHY AND ITS DEVASTATING EFFECTS
On the 5th Sunday of Lent, Cycle C, we find a familiar story of the woman caught in adultery. In my homily, I mentioned the set of characters who bring the woman before Jesus, asking the question, "Why they...
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THE FOUR CARDINAL VIRTUES- LINK TO THE BOOK
This week in my homily I mentioned the book, The Four Cardinal Virtues, by Josef Pieper. The link to an e-version of this book can be found here. If you wish to purchase the book, it is...
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Cardinal Collins statement regarding Development & Peace funding
Since 1967, the Catholic bishops of Canada have entrusted the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace (CCODP) with the mandate of working in developing countries to support projects that reflect the social justice mission of the Catholic Church. We...
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Sign-Up Sundays! February 24/25 & March 3/4
We Need Your Help!
Cardinal Collins and bishops across Ontario are asking for an email address from every Catholic family in their community, with a goal of 100,000 email addresses collected in Ontario by the end of February 2018...