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The Gift of St. Joseph: Changing the World from the ShadowsRebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy in the Office of Formation for Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Toronto. On December 8, 2020, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, issued an apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father...Posted: Dec-23-2020 -
More on the Bioethics of COVID-19 and the VaccineMoira McQueen is the director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI). Bambi Rutledge is the administrator of the CCBI. Every week, the CCBI publishes a COVID Bulletin, which helps the public understand the latest developments in the...Posted: Dec-14-2020
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O That You Would Tear Open the Heavens and Come DownFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. It is not difficult to believe that the words we hear in this Sunday’s reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah have been...Posted: Nov-27-2020 -
Christ the King: Sovereignty Based on IntimacyFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. There is a story told about Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. It seems that the queen and Prince Philip were touring Canada and near...Posted: Nov-19-2020 -
Caring for Others in a World Full of NeedFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor St. Ann’s Parish and the administrator of the Native Peoples’ Mission, both are in Toronto. In the book, Values for Life, the author presents a story of Diogenes, the Greek philosopher...Posted: Nov-13-2020 -
Join in on the Archdiocese’s Virtual Gathering of FamiliesCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is pleased to invite families from across the archdiocese to our third annual virtual gathering of families: Family at the Heart of Formation! Happening on Saturday, November 28, 2020 starting at 10 a.m...Posted: Nov-13-2020 -
In November the Church on Earth Celebrates the Church in HeavenFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Church in Toronto. During the month of November, we, the members of the Church on Earth, celebrate the members of the Church in Heaven. We celebrate those who are...Posted: Nov-02-2020 -
Some of the Many Misconceptions about SaintsFr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont. We celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st. In doing so, we celebrate not only those who have been officially proclaimed saints throughout...Posted: Oct-29-2020 -
The 'Pointlessness' of DiscipleshipFr. Matt McCarthy is the Vocation Director at the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Office of Vocations produces daily video reflections, which you can view here. They feature many archdiocesan priests and are sure to provide daily inspiration to all...Posted: Oct-23-2020 -
Registration Deadline for the Parish Ministry Conference Is Fast ApproachingThis is your final reminder to register for the Third Annual (Virtual) Parish Ministry Conference. The Office of Formation for Discipleship has put together a great program for this conference happening on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2020...Posted: Oct-23-2020
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Knights of Columbus Founder to Be BeatifiedFr. Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, will take a step closer to sainthood on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. when he will be beatified at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in...Posted: Oct-16-2020 -
It Is about a RelationshipFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. When I worked in Barrie, Ont., a few times every week I passed the Hiway Pentecostal Church which had a large sign on its exterior...Posted: Oct-08-2020 -
Read Pope Francis’s Latest Encyclical, Fratelli TuttiOn the Feast of St. Francis Assisi, Pope Francis signed his latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, in the tomb of his papal namesake. Meaning, “Brothers All,” Fratelli Tutti tells us that the COVID-19 pandemic has both exposed the...Posted: Oct-05-2020
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Stewardship Reflection: Rejoicing in Our Neighbour’s GiftsCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine's Seminary, is now an engineering Master's student at the University of Toronto. In the first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, we are reminded that God doesn&rsquo...Posted: Sep-14-2020 -
The Freedom of ForgivenessFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. The most difficult aspect of Jesus’s teaching for most people is the requirement that we must forgive those who have hurt or offended us...Posted: Sep-11-2020 -
A New Season of Lectio Divina with Cardinal Collins Is UnderwayCardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will begin his ninth season of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, September 13 at 7 p.m. This season, Cardinal Collins will reflect on the psalms and canticles...Posted: Sep-11-2020
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The Truth MattersFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ontario. The best flavour of ice cream in the entire world is chocolate peanut butter. In my humble opinion, at least. I love this flavour of...Posted: Sep-04-2020 -
Catholic Leaders, ‘Rise Up!’ At an Online ConferenceIn this time of pandemic, Catholic leaders are needed now more than ever. All Catholic leaders are welcomed to join a Zoom conference that will inspire you to use your voice at work, home, parish or in ministry. The Rise...Posted: Aug-25-2020
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Jesus Called Us Into a Community of Believers: The ChurchFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. If a stranger calls you on the phone, it is very hard to know if what they tell you about themselves is true. They can claim...Posted: Aug-21-2020 -
Register for Lay Ministry Formation EventsDid 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...Posted: Aug-14-2020
