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Give up Guilt for Lent
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. What are you planning to give up for Lent?
We can find Lenten penances that have little to do with who...
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Watch Cardinal Collins’ Latest Lectio Divina
On the evening of Sunday, February 7, Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, spoke about “A Life of Honour” during his latest edition of Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.
Lectio Divina is...
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Prayer Leads Us to Gratitude
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto.
Those who know the kind of suffering and pain that Job endured might think that I am being a little overly dramatic to relate...
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Find the Creator in the Science of the Universe
Earlier this week, the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto hosted a fascinating discussion about what our current scientific knowledge of the universe says about the existence of God. And you can now watch...
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What Is Your Focus?
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
A story is told of a little boy who accidentally left his new bicycle at the shopping mall when it was time for...
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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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Three Ways to Foster Prayer During COVID
Fr. Frank McDevitt is pastor of Our Lady of Grace in Aurora, Ont.
Jonah goes to Nineveh in search of converts and Jesus goes to Galilee in search of disciples.
And here we are locked-down with a stay...
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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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Answering God’s Call
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto.
There is a story of grandpa and grandma who were having a quarrel one day. The next day grandpa forgot all...
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Let Us Pray for Christian Unity
Every year, the Canadian Church joins with our Christian brothers and sisters to pray for the restoration of the united church, as was willed by Jesus Christ.
This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service in the...
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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...