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Catechesis Corner: Documents on the Body and Blood of ChristDuring Corpus Christi, this past weekend, Fr. Maderak mentioned the importance of worthily receiving the Eucharist and the sadness of the fact that the Eucharist and the Mass have become less and less important to so many Catholics. He mentioned...Posted: Jun-23-2025 -
The Discernment of Spirits - ResourcesAre you looking to become better at discerning God’s will for you? Do you wish to grow deeper in your spiritual life? In recent homilies, Fr. Maderak has spoken about the “Discernment of Spirits&rdquo...Posted: May-27-2025 -
Living the Faith through Consecrated VirginityErin Kinsella is a Consecrated Virgin of the Archdiocese of Ottawa, the author of Espoused to Christ: A Theology of Consecrated Virginity, and a co-host of "In the Thicket," a podcast on suffering and hope. She has worked in...Posted: May-19-2025 -
National Family and Life Week 2025Every May, the Office of Formation for Discipleship spotlights family life ministry, including the start of the annual National Family and Life Week, from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Office for Family and Life. The 2025 theme, drawn...Posted: May-13-2025 -
Palm Sunday - The beginning of the most Holy Week of the YearHosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest! Today begins Holy Week- the pinnacle week for all those who believe in Jesus...Posted: Apr-13-2025 -
Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers: The Patient and Physician’s PilgrimageOn the occasion of the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers, April 5 to 6, Dr. Nisha Fernandes offers a reflection on the meaning of the Jubilee year in light of her experiences as an internal medicine physician...Posted: Apr-03-2025 -
LENT- How can we make it a good one?Every year we enter the season before Easter called Lent. Do we really understand what Lent is? Have we even thought about it? On this page, you will find some short and informative videos from FORMED that...Posted: Mar-11-2025 -
Ontario Provincial Election – Resources for the Catholic CommunityAs Ontarians prepare for a provincial election on February 27, 2025, Catholics are encouraged to both vote as part of the democratic process and to learn more about the candidates and parties seeking our support. To assist with this process...Posted: Feb-14-2025 -
A Wonderful Documentary!In Fr. Maderak's homily this weekend, he speaks to us about Blessed Solanus Casey, a man who did not have the easiest time of things but always did the will of God. It was through his closeness...Posted: Jan-18-2025 -
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
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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
