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Epiphany of the LordThe word ‘epiphany’ was originally used in Greek mythology in the sense of ‘theophany’, viz., the manifestation of a god in human form. The Christian feast of Epiphany originated in the Eastern Church, probably to...Posted: Jan-07-2023 -
Mother of God – Mother of PrayerToday we honour Mary with a solemnity mass acknowledging a title for her that dates back to the Council of Ephesus in 431: “Mother of God”. The speciality of this year is that it coincides with the...Posted: Dec-17-2022
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Keeping “God-with-us”In his classic Christmas story The Story of the Other Wise Man (Harper, N.Y., 1899), Henry Van Dyke wrote of keeping Christmas not just one day but every day: “Are you willing to believe that love is...Posted: Dec-17-2022 -
Transformative GraceDuring this month, transformation seems to be the order of the day. In preparation for Christmas, most of us will transform our homes and businesses with decorations that celebrate this happy season. While this transformation is only a cosmetic...Posted: Dec-10-2022 -
A Spirituality of WaitingA reflection on the book “A Spirituality of Waiting” authored by Henri Nouwen (1993) seems worth considering for this advent. As Nouwen has affirmed, waiting is not a very popular posture. Many consider waiting a waste...Posted: Dec-03-2022 -
Cardinal Collins on Faith in Our LivesAt the 43rd annual Cardinal's Dinner that took place November 15, 2022, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto spoke about living a faithful life in a secular society by going deeper in prayer and in the study of our...Posted: Nov-16-2022 -
The Day of the LordHuman life is constituted of a series of days, some significant and memorable, others more routine, mundane and unremarkable. There are birthdays that annually mark the gift that is our time in this world. There are baptismal...Posted: Nov-12-2022 -
A Spirituality of WaitingA reflection on the book “A Spirituality of Waiting” authored by Henri Nouwen (1993) seems worth considering for this advent. As Nouwen has affirmed, waiting is not a very popular posture. Many consider waiting a waste...Posted: Nov-10-2022 -
THE POWER OF HOPEAs we near the end of the liturgical year, the scripture readings focus on the end of times, especially on how the resurrection of Jesus is the linchpin of Christian faith, the source of our hope and the cause of...Posted: Nov-06-2022 -
POWER OF PERSEVERENCEToday’s first reading (Ex. 17:8-13) presents us with a striking image of prayer. As Israel engages in battle with the forces of Amalek, Moses stands on top of a hill and prays with his hands...Posted: Oct-15-2022
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GratitudeThis week the praying assembly ponders gratitude as a necessary spiritual posture for disciples. Two models of gratitude are held out for our edification and encouragement. One is a leprous Syrian General called Naaman whose cure has been...Posted: Oct-09-2022
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Faith As Consecration“Increase Our Faith”. This is the request made by the disciples of Jesus as featured in today’s Gospel. This is the request that must be made daily by all who would be Jesus’ disciples...Posted: Oct-02-2022
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The Great ReversalIf the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in today’s Gospel (Lk. 16:19-31) is a fine example of the theme of “great reversal” found in Luke, the first reading from the prophet...Posted: Sep-24-2022
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ABOUT SAINT EDITH STEIN ST. TERESA BENEDICT OF THE CROSSSUMMER BULLETIN Our weekly bulletin is a taking a summer break . We would like to wish all our parishioners a very enjoyable, prayerful and safe summer. ABOUT SAINT EDITH STEIN ST. TERESA BENEDICT OF THE CROSS The youngest of...Posted: Jun-25-2022
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Responsible StewardshipThe documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” by Al Gore informs the public about the consequences of abusing the earth and its resources. A combination of human ignorance, greed and indifference has resulted in an excess of carbon dioxide...Posted: Jun-18-2022
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Food For Sinners“Do this in remembrance of me”. With these words (2nd reading, 1Cor. 11:23-26) and the gift of himself – body and blood in the form of bread and wine – Jesus left another means (besides...Posted: Jun-18-2022
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Trinitarian ExperienceAs spring, slowly, moves into summer, a new season of the liturgical year is also beginning. Called Ordinary Time, this season is introduced on its first two Sundays by two feasts of dogma, that of the Trinity and...Posted: Jun-12-2022
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Wind and FireAnyone who has had the experience of being in a typhoon or hurricane knows the fright and awe it can inspire, as well as the strength it can wield. The phenomenon of fire is the same way. Each...Posted: Jun-04-2022
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Pentecost — Inviting Us to Join Christ in His living Church TodayFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. At the beginning of this Easter Season, you and I celebrated Easter by renewing our baptismal promises. In the Ritual for Infant Baptism, there are about...Posted: Jun-03-2022 -
Jesus’ Continuing MissionTwo versions of Jesus’ ascension are set before the praying assembly today, in the text from Acts (1:1-11) and in the Gospel (Lk. 24:46-53). Both include the essential kerygma; both include the promise of...Posted: May-28-2022
