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Mary, the New EvePosted: Jan-15-2022In 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... -
EPIPHANY 2022- 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-02-2022 -
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE - TRULY A MIRACULOUS IMAGEPlease 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...Posted: Dec-18-2021 -
Saved in HopeAdvent is the Season of Hope. Fr. Maderak has consistently encouraged us in his homilies to nourish our minds and souls by doing some Spiritual Reading. Why not, during this season of hope, read SPE SALVI a...Posted: Dec-05-2021 -
The Illuminating Story of the Advent WreathOf the many symbols that mark the liturgical seasons of the Latin Church calendar, few are better known or more beloved than the Advent wreath, which marks the passage of the four weeks preceding Christmas. What are the origins of...Posted: Nov-19-2021 -
Learn more about Blessed Pier Giorgio FrassatiThis week in his homily, Father spoke to us about a young man who is one step away from becoming a Saint. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati died in his early twenties, but made a big impact in his community...Posted: Nov-13-2021 -
Catechesis on Indulgences and Special permissions for November 2021It has been announced by the Vatican that during the month of November, a plenary indulgence can be granted to those who visit a cemetery to pray for the dead, any day of the month. For more information on...Posted: Oct-30-2021 -
Spiritual Reading Suggestion - He Leadeth MeIn his homily today, Father Maderak mentioned a book called "He Leadeth Me", by Fr. Walter Ciszek S.J. A compelling, easy and spiritual read, this book speaks about Fr. Ciszek's dark time in prison and in work camps...Posted: Oct-09-2021 -
Resources for Catholics on National Truth and Reconciliation DayOn Thursday, September 30, 2021, people from across the country will mark the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation is particularly important to Catholics in Canada given the Church’s...Posted: Sep-28-2021 -
Words of Truth from St. Teresa of KolkataThis weekend, on September 5th, we celebrate the feast day for St. Teresa of Kolkata, more commonly known as Mother Teresa. Fr. Maderak spoke about and quoted the words she spoke at the lecture she gave when she received the...Posted: Sep-04-2021 -
Mother Elvira Petrozzi- Bringing HopeThis beautiful meditation was used by Father this weekend, to end his homily: From: Magnificat, Vol. 23, No. 6 / August 2021 “To whom shall we go?” God’s dream is that mankind will...Posted: Aug-23-2021 -
Catechesis on the Assumption of MaryPosted: Aug-15-2021Happy Solemnity of the Assumption! Today is the day when we celebrate Our Blessed Mother being assumed in to heaven, that is, she is "brought up" to heaven, body and soul when her earthly life had ended. Catechesis point... -
Discernment of Spirts and the SaintsPlease read the new blog post for some ideas on Spiritual readings that come from this weekend's homilies. Click HERE to visit the blog post.Posted: Jul-11-2021 -
DISCERNMENT OF SPIRITS AND JOURNEYING WITH THE SAINTSThis weekend in my homily, I proposed to everyone to spend some time doing spiritual reading - even just 10 -20 minutes a day - to help us to edify our souls and to raise our minds to God and find joy...Posted: Jul-11-2021
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The Light of FaithIn my Homily this weekend, I mentioned an encylical called "Lumen Fidei". While it was attributed to Pope Francis, much of it was actually penned by Pope Benedict XVI before his resignation as Pope. It was the third...Posted: Jun-26-2021 -
New Blog Post!Please visit our BLOG for resources from today's homily on Faith- particularly excerpts from encylical, LUMEN FIDEI.Posted: Jun-26-2021
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New Film Invites Us to Really Know the Blessed Virgin MaryDr. Josephine Lombardi is a faculty member at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto. She recently released, “The First Lady and Her Successors,” a film that explores the many ways that the Blessed Mother Mary can guide...Posted: Jun-23-2021 -
New Blog Post!Please visit our BLOG for resources from today's homily on Pride and the Cardinal Virtues.Posted: Jun-13-2021
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PRIDE AND THE FOUR CARDINAL VIRTUESPosted: Jun-13-2021 This week in my homily I mentioned the book, The Four Cardinal Virtues, by Josef Pieper from which came the quote on pride which I used in my homily: Pride is not, in the first place, a quality of everyday... -
Pastoral Plan: Catholic Outreach in Justice and LoveOur pastoral plan challenges us to witness and serve in diverse ways and to be advocates where injustice occurs: through pastoral care to those who are poor and marginalized, to students on campus, to those who are imprisoned, seeking refuge...Posted: Mar-18-2021
