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The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
February 2nd, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In obedience to the Law of Moses, which stipulates that every first-born son must be consecrated to the Lord (Exodus 12:2,12), Joseph and...
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Marriage Sunday 2021: Preparing for a Life Together
As the Archdiocese of Toronto prepares for Marriage Sunday on February 14, we acknowledge and thank all married couples – and especially those who are celebrating milestone anniversaries – for their commitment and witness to our community.
An essential...
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Word of God Sunday
On September 30, 2019, Father Pope Francis instituted the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time as Sunday of the Word of God. By making it an annual observance, he wants Catholics to understand that the Word of God...
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Email Impersonation Scam Targets Our Parishioners
In recent days, the Archdiocese of Toronto has received reports from parishioners who have gotten suspicious emails supposedly from our priests or staff members. These emails attempt to start an online conversation or they have a suspicious document attached to...
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Not So Ordinary Time
This weekend we begin the liturgical season which bears the rather awkward title Ordinary Time. This is the so called Green Season. Comprised of thirty-four weeks, it fills the short space between the Feast of...
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A Promise is a Promise
The Baptism of Jesus was a Mission Statement. Immersed in the waters of the Jordan, Jesus spoke an unequivocal NO to the ugly reality of sin, and a resounding YES to the will of his...
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Our Mission Through Baptism
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto.
Over the years, many people have asked me a very simple question when we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: “Why was...
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The Gift of St. Joseph: Changing the World from the Shadows
Rebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy in the Office of Formation for Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
On December 8, 2020, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, issued an apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father...
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More on the Bioethics of COVID-19 and the Vaccine
Moira McQueen is the director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI). Bambi Rutledge is the administrator of the CCBI.
Every week, the CCBI publishes a COVID Bulletin, which helps the public understand the latest developments in the...
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Experiencing God’s love through the Focolare Movement
Maria and Vince Luca have been married for 42 years, with four daughters and seven grandchildren. Members of the Focolare's New Family Movement, the couple reflects on their journey together in light of Marriage Sunday, taking place on Sunday...