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Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudate Sunday
Readings: Isaiah 35.1-6a,10, James 5.7-10, Mathew 11.2-11
Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudate Sunday, meaning Sunday of joy. The joy we are talking about is not “feeling good” because of...
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Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2022
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-9, Mathew 3:1-12
Today the Church chooses John the Baptist as the personification of the Advent theme as he preaches repentance, the transformation of the heart and reform...
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First Sunday of Advent
Readings: Isaiah 2.1-5, Romans 13.11-14, Mathew 24.37-44
Today the Church begins Advent, a special time. It's a special time because today we begin a new liturgical year. Advent was chosen to begin the...
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‘Listening to Indigenous Voices’ Facilitator’s Training
The Jesuit Forum and the Mary Ward Centre are hosting a half-day introduction to encourage dialogue circles within the ministry setting based on the guidebook Listening to Indigenous Voices: A Dialogue Guide on Justice and Right Relationships. Taking place...
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43rd Annual Cardinal's Dinner
To read Cardinal Thomas Collins' address from the 43rd annual Cardinal's Dinner, see below or watch online at https://bit.ly/CardinalsDinner2022. The event has raised more than $6 million for the Cardinal's personal charities for the less...
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CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY
Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3, Colossians 1:12-20, Luke 23:35-43
Today as a Church, we conclude our liturgical year and celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The Gospel we proclaim shows the great mystery of...
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‘HopeLine’ for Palliative Care Support Now Open to Callers
Palliative care is a special kind of healthcare for individuals and families who are living with a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity for persons living with the illness as well as...
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33rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Readings: Malachi 3:19-20a, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, Luke 21:5-19
The Prophet Malachi speaks about the destruction of all that is not of God. You and I will need purification in order to live completely with...
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The Shepherds’ Trust Collection Weekend
This weekend (November 12/13) is the annual special collection for The Shepherds’ Trust.
The Shepherds’ Trust supports the needs of the retired diocesan clergy of the Archdiocese of Toronto who have served our family of faith &ndash...
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32nd Sunday Ordinary Time
Readings: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5, Luke 20:27-38
The Second Book of Maccabees gives us an account of what happens when a faith is persecuted. We need not think...
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CMDA Launch Campaign For Compassion and Care
The Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada have launched a campaign encouraging all levels of government to broaden access to quality care and resources for those in need of palliative care, mental health services, and support for people...
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Basilian Fathers Celebrate 200 Years of Service
A special Bicentennial Mass will be held at St. Basil’s Catholic Parish to commemorate the Congregation of St. Basil’s 200 years of service.
Banners depicting the Congregation’s storied history will be on display in...
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31st Sunday Ordinary Time
Readings: Wisdom 11:22-12:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2, Luke 19:1-10
The Book of Wisdom is pretty blunt about our human condition: we want God but we often don’t want God enough...
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Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Parishes on Palliative Care
Families, friends, parish communities and health care professionals, together, all play an important role to care for and accompany those in need of palliative care that recognizes the dignity of the human person. As such, the Canadian Conference of Catholic...
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30th Sunday Ordinary Time
Readings: 1st Sirac 35:12-14.16-19,2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-19, Lk 18:9-14
In the first reading Sirac exalts us on the justice of God towards the poor, orphans, widows, and the weak...
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29th Sunday Ordinary Time
Readings: Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 3:14-16, Mark 10:35-45
The first reading, from the Prophet Isaiah, clearly speaks about the role of sufferings in life, not only for the “suffering servant”. But also, for...
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Canadian Bishops Issue Pastoral Letter to Young People
The Most Rev. Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has issued a Pastoral Letter to Young People. The Pastoral Letter is dated October 12 in honour of the anniversary of the death of Blessed Carlo...