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Are you ready for Lent? Resources for this Holy Season.Does Lent sometimes get away from you? Confuse you? Annoy you? Do you wonder why we do what we do during this Holy season? This is the ultimate Catechesis Corner- a very, very thorough guide to Lent by none...Posted: Feb-11-2024 -
Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersAl and Rita Doloroso have been married for 48 years. They are the founding members of the Movement for Marriage Enrichment (MME) under the Filipino Chaplaincy since 1992. 1. What is the MME, and what is your role as a...Posted: Jan-29-2024 -
Render Unto Caesar What Belongs to Caesar and to God What Belongs to GodThis reflection based on the readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- Year A: Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5; and Matthew 22: 15-21. As we hear in the Gospel this...Posted: Oct-19-2023 -
If You Were Accused of Being a Christian, Would There be Enough Evidence to Convict you?This reflection is based on the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday of Year A: Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2: 1-11; and Matthew 21: 28-32. A question that has often been asked by preachers when...Posted: Sep-29-2023 -
Catechesis Corner: Who are the Saints in Eucharistic Prayer 1?Catechesis Corner: Who are the Saints in Eucharistic Prayer 1? Fr. Maderak always uses Eucharistic prayer 1, also known as the Roman Canon. This is the oldest of all the Eucharistic prayers, dating back to the 7th century. It...Posted: Aug-12-2023 -
The Trinity by RublevThis Trinity Sunday, Deacon D'Paiva mentioned one of the most famous pieces of art depicting the Trinity. An Icon, created by Anton Rublev, a rich symbolism sits behind this piece of art. From the EWTN website (https...Posted: Jun-04-2023 -
A Convert’s Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusThe Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world. So what is the Sacred Heart, anyway? When Catholics talk about the Sacred Heart we’re...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this MayFr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...Posted: May-02-2023 -
SCIENCE AND FAITH- THESE DON'T HAVE TO CONTRADICT EACH OTHER!So many preach in the world today that Science and faith are contradictory fields and contradictory beliefs. This is particularly true for those who have made Science their God and refuse to see how Science is compatible with Faith...Posted: Apr-16-2023 -
Seven Things to Know about Ash WednesdayMichelle Brylowski is Associate Director, RCIA and Liturgical Formation, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship. Below, she helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday. 1. What do the ashes on the forehead represent?Biblically, ashes symbolize mourning, mortality and penance...Posted: Feb-21-2023 -
PENANCE REVISITEDPosted: Feb-19-2023As we approach the season of Lent, it is useful to revisit the reason for doing penance. In 1966, Pope St. Paul VI issued an Apostolic Constitution "On Fast and Abstinence" changing some of the Church laws regarding this... -
Preparation for Lent - Catechesis on PenancePosted: Feb-19-2023This weekend, the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time which is the last Sunday before Lent, Fr. Maderak reminded us about our obligations for Ash Wednesday and our duties for fasting and penance. This is very timely as Lent begins... -
New Blog Post!Please visit our BLOG for resources on chalking the doors for 2023!Posted: Jan-08-2023 -
EPIPHANY 2023- THE CHALKING OF DOORSEPIPHANY 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...Posted: Jan-08-2023 -
The Star of BethlehemThis was the YouTube video that Fr. Maderak mentioned in his homily today regarding the Star of Bethlehem and the science of Astronomy connecting with the Nativity in some fascinating ways. You can watch it in its entirety HERE. Please...Posted: Jan-08-2023 -
Benedict XVI: The Pope EmeritusPlease watch this wonderful and balanced documentary looking at the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. https://watch.formed.org/pope-benedict-xvi You must be signed up for FORMED to be able to view the documentary...Posted: Jan-05-2023 -
Advent – A Time of Liturgical RenewalAs we make our Christmas preparations, plan holiday activities and catch up with old friends, our hearts are filled with memories of the past and our minds draft fresh resolutions for the future. We anticipate. We are hopeful. We feel...Posted: Dec-19-2022 -
Travelling Mary and St. Joseph: A Catholic Alternative to Elf on the ShelfKasia Ryba is a Catholic wife and mother who belongs to her local Catholic Moms Group. She has been a speaker at ‘Calling All Girls: An Evening for Mothers and Daughters’ and has spoken on Midday Moms, a...Posted: Dec-07-2022
