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Letter to Chief Cadmus and the People of Cowessess First Nation
The following letter was written by Archbishop Don Bolen, Archbishop of Regina, after the discovery of unmarked graves at the former site of the Marieval Residential School, in the Cowessess First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan. We ask that everyone continues...
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One Final Note
The end of the school year is traditionally a time to take a break from normal routines. For me, that translates into closing down this personal blogsite.
I began my weekly musings when the Covid Pandemic arrived on the scene...
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Jesus Is with You in the Storm
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
Today’s readings feature a God who is calming the storms of life. In the first reading we hear the Lord speaking to Job, whose...
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Remember Pandemic Lessons
More and more parishioners have now been fully vaccinated against the Corona Virus. And an even greater number have already received their first dose of vaccine. This is good news indeed.
With full vaccination comes a new sense of hope...
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Growing into What God Dreams Us to Be
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto.
“It is with the smallest brushes that the artist paints the most exquisitely beautiful pictures.” These words from the...
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Sharelife - The Beating Heart of Christ
The Covid-19 Pandemic has disrupted many things, including the 2021 ShareLife Appeal. With our churches shut down during the Lenten Season, we were unable to effectively communicate with parishioners or to follow our regular schedule of official collections.
Revenues...
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Bishop and Indigenous Leader in Dialogue on Residential Schools
Chief J. Wilton “Willie” Littlechild and Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith recently came together in Maskwacis, Alberta to discuss reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the response to the finding at the Kamloops Residential School...
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The Power and Poetry of Christ’s Gift at the Last Supper
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
Corpus Christi: This is the great feast of the imagination.
The Church has traditions of great pomp connected to the Eucharist: processions and benediction.
There...
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Cardinal Thomas Collins’ Book Recommendations
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is known to be an avid reader and, over the years, he has recommended a number of books while preaching at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. With summer right around the corner, we...
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Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) is normally a joyful celebration for Catholic Christians. It’s a time to reaffirm our belief that the bread and wine of the Eucharist are the...
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First Friday and the Heart of Jesus
First Friday is a day set aside for devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Friday, because that’s the day Jesus revealed his love for humanity on the arms of the cross. First Friday, because that’s...
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Like A House On Fire
The descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was a grand and glorious event. He came in wind and fire and shook the house where the disciples were gathered. Energized by the Spirit, they threw open the doors and rushed...
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Becoming a Living Witness of the Gospel
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto, Ont.
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Sceptics say that Jesus had no need to take...
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Catholic Schools and the Rainbow Flag
On Thursday May 6th the Toronto Catholic District School Board voted in favour of proclaiming Pride Month every June. The Rainbow Flag will be raised at the Board Office and at all TCDSB schools.
Board members and trustees justified this...
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Giving Birth to Contemplation
“Family, the Domestic Church: A Sign of Hope and Life” is the theme of this year’s National Week for Life and the Family, May 9-16.
To mark this occasion, Catholic children’s author and...
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God’s Love Is for All People
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont.
Normally, at this time of year, my parish and all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto, would be celebrating First Communions. Sadly, this year...
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May - The Month of Our Mother
When I was a grade school student we learned many hymns and songs to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was number one on the Catholic Hit Parade. One of them went something like this .... May is the Month of our...
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