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6th Sunday Ordinary Time February 16, 2025
Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8; First Corinthians 15:12,16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26
The word beatitude literally means happiness. The way of happiness that Jesus outlines calls for a transformation from within, a conversion of life. That...
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Sacred Fire Stories from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
The following press release is from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund, established to accept donations from 73 Catholic dioceses across the country, and to advance healing and reconciliation initiatives, fulfilling the $30 million financial commitment made by Canada’s Bishops...
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11,476 Years of Marriage Under One Roof – Marriage Sunday Celebration
On February 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Marriage Sunday, recognizing married couples throughout the archdiocese who have demonstrated a beautiful witness of love and fidelity. At the local level, many parishes have special initiatives to honour married couples...
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Message for Marriage Sunday from Cardinal Leo
Message for Marriage Sunday7 February 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
May Jesus and Mary be in your souls.
I am writing you in anticipation of Marriage Sunday which we will be...
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5th Sunday Ordinary Time February 9, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-9a, 3-8 1Cor 15:1-11 Lk 5:1-11
Many times we hear people when they are challenged to serve the Church, their immediate reactions are: ‘I am not...
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Faith & Fitness Young Adult Program
The Faith and Fitness program, a new initiative at the Office of Catholic Youth created by Fr. Paul Magyar, integrates physical exercise with spiritual practices to promote holistic well-being. Rooted in the understanding that the body is a temple...
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3rd Sunday Ordinary Time January 26, 2025
Readings: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10; First Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke: 1:1-4, 4:14-21
Today, Jesus presents his mission. This is, the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah 61: “The Spirit of the Lord...
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Celebrate the Year of Jubilee and Elevation of Cardinal Leo
Regional Eucharistic Celebrations with Cardinal Leo & Auxiliary Bishops
All are welcome to attend Regional Masses that will be held throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto in the coming days.
There will be two groups of Masses – one Mass in...
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2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) is a global ecumenical observance, which in the northern hemisphere is held annually from January 18 to 25. During this time, Christians of all denominations and ecclesial communities are invited to pray...
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2nd Sunday Ordinary Time January 17, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11
The reading from the Prophet Isaiah today tells us that God cannot be silent any longer. God loves His bride, the Church, the people...
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Behold: The Making of a Cardinal
On December 7, 2024, Pope Francis elevated 21 new members to the College of Cardinals, including Most Rev. Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto.
An episode of Salt and Light Media's "Behold" provides an insight into the journey of...
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BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 12, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
The Book of the Prophet Isaiah is called the Book of Consolation. It is placed here today because the...
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Solemnity of Epiphany January 5, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a.5-6 Matthew 2:1-12
On the Solemnity of Epiphany, the Church calls us to contemplate and to celebrate the mystery and significance of the birth of Jesus the...
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EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 5, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a.5-6 Matthew 2:1-12
On the Solemnity of Epiphany, the Church calls us to contemplate and to celebrate the mystery and significance of the birth of Jesus the...