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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...
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Celebrating 50 years of the Diaconate
September 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone.
1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary?
We will...
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The Great Reversal
If 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...
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Exploring Faith Through the Great Outdoors
The Federation of North American Explorers (FNE) is a Catholic youth movement in the scouting tradition. FNE is formally recognized by the Holy See as a Catholic lay movement. Founder Paul Ritchie shares an overview below.
1. What is the...
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Teaching as Vocation – A Look at the Catholic Teachers’ Guild
The Catholic Teachers’ Guild is a lay association in the archdiocese that aims to strengthen teachers’ vocations through formation events, study groups, lectures and mutual fraternal support. As the new school year kicks off, President Andrew Hume reflects...
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Sposi Novelli Newlywed Blessing
With wedding season in full swing, some newlyweds are starting their marriage off in a special way – with a visit to the Vatican to receive a blessing from the Pope. The sposi novelli blessing for newlyweds takes place at...
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New Digital Archive Highlights Parish Histories
The Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto has launched a new digital collection’s portal, ARCAT Online. Frances O’Regan, Director of Archives, provides an overview below.
1. What is ARCAT Online?
ARCAT Online is a...
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ABOUT SAINT EDITH STEIN ST. TERESA BENEDICT OF THE CROSS
SUMMER 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...
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World Meeting of Families is just a click away
Carissa and Patrick Douglas will be attending the World Meeting of Families in Rome as part of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ delegation alongside 11 other couples from Canada.
1. Ahead of a meeting with Pope Francis, Vincenzo...
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Responsible Stewardship
The 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...
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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...
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Trinitarian Experience
As 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...
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For Love of the Church
For Love of the Church is a book celebrating the life, teachings and achievements of Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, to create a “Catholic culture” actively engaged with the signs of the times. Following the “ecclesial...
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Wind and Fire
Anyone 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...