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4th Sunday Ordinary Time January 28, 2024
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Mark 1:21-28
God’s authority in our daily lives is important. Who speaks for God? Do we want to listen to God? Are we...
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Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life – February 3
Each year, the Church commemorates World Day for Consecrated Life by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by fostering a greater awareness of and deeper appreciation for all those women and men who are...
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Sunday of the Word of God
The “Sunday of the Word of God” is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and was established by the Holy Father on September 30, 2019, through his Motu propio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis&rdquo...
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Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now Open
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...
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Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi Dinner
We are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...
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3rd Sunday Ordinary Time January 21, 2024
Readings: John 3.1-5,10, 1Cor 7:29-31, Mk 1:14-20
Repent! Here we are in Ordinary Time and it sounds like Lent! The beginning of the ministry of Jesus Christ begins with Jesus calling...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...
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2nd Sunday Ordinary Time January 14, 2024
Readings: 1Samuel 3.3b-10,19, 1Corinthians 6.13-15a, 17-20, John 1.35-42
The First reading from the first Book of Samuel was explicit in the presentation of the voice of God calling on Samuel to serve...
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The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2024
Readings: Is 60, 1-6; Eph 3, 2-3.5-6; Mt 2, 1-12
Today God reveals himself to us because he is good and loving. The light that shines forth upon us today is the light of life...
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Mary Mother of God January 1, 2024
Readings: Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Lk 2:16-21
The first day of the year is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. The early Christians already called her “Theotokos”, which means &ldquo...
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Christmas December 25, 2023
Readings: Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; John 1:1-18
Today, revelation has reached its climax. The hidden mystery of the old covenant has been revealed in the Word made flesh. Therefore, we need no further revelation...
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Third (Gaudete) Sunday December 17, 2023
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28
This is the 3rd Sunday of Advent and called “Gaudete” Sunday in Latin. It is a Sunday of rejoicing. The...
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Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” Gala
Last month, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to attend Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” dinner at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ont.
The event, a fundraiser for the 24...
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Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2023
Readings: Isaiah: 11:1-10, Romans: 15:4-9, Mathew: 3:1-12
Christmas is a worldwide feast that many people prepare for in different ways. For many it is a time for family reunions, for others, it is a...
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Canadian Bishops Oppose Euthanasia in Catholic Health Facilities
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued a statement on the non-permissibility of euthanasia and assisted suicide within Canadian health organizations with a Catholic identity.
Issued on November 30, the statement highlights the fact that, "despite...
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