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MARRIAGE SUNDAY - LOVE AND RESPONSIBILITYPosted: Feb-08-2020In 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... -
Welcoming Arms: A Model for EcumenismWelcoming Arms is an ecumenical service project that brings together various Christian churches in Aurora, Ont. It serves over 500 individuals through visits to its support programs each month. Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora is one of...Posted: Feb-07-2020 -
Stewardship Reflection for the Presentation of the LordStewardship is about deep transformation. It is about getting people excited to offer their time, talent and treasure to make parishes — and the archdiocese as a whole — more vibrant. But sometimes we have problems thinking about stewardship. To...Posted: Jan-30-2020 -
Models for Today - St. PatrickIn this episode of Models for Today, Fr. Seamus Hogan of St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto talks about the importance and significance of St. Patrick, one of the most beloved and recognizable saints in the Church...Posted: Jan-14-2020 -
Native People's Mission - Archdiocese of TorontoIn 1972, the Native People's Mission was born as a Chaplaincy when Toronto's bishops identified a growing need for the Church to respond to the increasing number of First Nations people leaving First Nations for urban residences...Posted: Jan-08-2020 -
Christmas Video Greetings from Cardinal CollinsCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, reflects on the joy of Christmas and how we can find hope in the story of the Nativity. On behalf of the Archdiocese of Toronto, we extend best wishes for a blessed Christmas celebration...Posted: Dec-23-2019 -
Advent Video Reflection: Fourth Sunday of AdventMsgr. Michael Busch, Pastor of St. Jerome's Parish in Brampton, reflects on the virtue of love, as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent and draw closer to the celebration of Christmas. In his message, filmed at St. Jerome...Posted: Dec-20-2019 -
Advent Video Reflection: Third Sunday of AdventBishop Wayne Kirkpatrick of the Archdiocese of Toronto reflects on the virtue of Joy, as we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent. In his message, filmed in the Northern Region where he ministers, he reflects on the practical experience of...Posted: Dec-13-2019 -
Advent Video Reflection: Second Sunday of AdventBishop Robert Kasun and Adam Pantaleo of the Archdiocese of Toronto reflect on the virtue of Hope, as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent. In his message, Bishop Kasun reflects on the practical experience of having hope, despite the...Posted: Dec-06-2019 -
Models for Today: Saint Michael the ArchangelIn this pilot episode of Models for Today, Fr. Seamus Hogan of St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto talks about the importance and significance of St. Michael the Archangel, one of three Archangels and patronal saint of the...Posted: Nov-22-2019 -
United with the Saints - All Saints DayOne of my first memories of going to Catholic liturgy is attending the Vigil for All Saints at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. What stands out so vividly is the procession they made while chanting the...Posted: Nov-01-2019 -
Thanksgiving: A Call to StewardshipThe following text is taken from Fr. Michael McGourty and his Thanksgiving-themed homily at St. Peter's Parish in Toronto. Thanksgiving is a North American holiday. If I remember my school lessons correctly, it derives from the experience of...Posted: Oct-11-2019 -
The Archangels: Messengers of God's Love for All PeopleOn September 29, the Archdiocese of Toronto will celebrate the Solemnity of St. Michael the Archangel, our diocesan Patron Saint. In this post, Fr. Michael McGourty of St. Peter's Parish shares with us his prepared remarks for his...Posted: Sep-27-2019
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ANGELS AND DEVILS - THE BATTLE WAGES ONThis weekend we celebrated St. Michael and the Archangels as this feast was elevated to a solemnity by Cardinal Collins since St. Michael is the patron of our archdiocese. In my homily, I spoke about angels and the fallen...Posted: Sep-19-2019 -
MERCY FOR OUR NEIGHBOUR AND THE MOVIE "UNPLANNED"Posted: Jul-13-2019This week in the Gospel, a lawyer tries to test Jesus by asking Him, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” He is challenged not only to love God, but to love his neighbour. He...
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Entering the Digital Era: Video ConferencingCaring for the gathered and reaching the scattered. That wasn't just a vision statement for the Archdiocese of Toronto's Family of Faith Campaign, but an actual reality and objective. Following a nearly month long installation at St...Posted: Jul-05-2019 -
Welcoming the Stranger: World Refugee DayOn June 20, many people throughout the world celebrate World Refugee Day. It's on this day when many dedicate their lives to raising awareness of the plight of refugees and migrants around the world. Since 2009, the Archdiocese of...Posted: Jun-20-2019 -
DECIDEDLY AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY CATHOLICPosted: Jun-15-2019This 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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Renewing the Earth with Spirit: Pentecost SundayAt Pentecost we remember the descent of the Holy Spirit. I don't know about you, but often times I think of that in a personal way: What gifts has the Holy Spirit given me? What can I do with...Posted: Jun-05-2019 -
On Earth as it is in Heaven: Ascension Sunday"Gladden us with holy joys, almighty God" the Collect for the Ascension of the Lord begins "and make us rejoice with devout thanksgiving, for the Ascension of Christ your Son is our exaltation, and where the head has gone before...Posted: May-29-2019
