St. John the Evangelist Parish, Caledon
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Catholic Questions - AngerIs it a sin to get angry? In the Bible, Jesus himself got angry, so anger itself is not a sin. Perhaps-as was true for Jesus-if we are angry at something that is unjust, our anger might help...Wednesday, March 24, 2021 -
About the history of the Roman Catholic Church - p 5 - the Medieval ChurchDuring the 11th through 14th centuries, Church control was united and centralized in Rome. This brought both power and problems to the Church. A united community of faith, during this period Universities were established to provide education and spread the...Monday, March 22, 2021
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SignsThe great thing about signs - billboards ads, traffic signals, garage sale posters - is that they work hard to catch your eye with minimal effort from us. We give bonus points to signs that are clever or entertaining. So here comes...Saturday, March 20, 2021
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Catholic Questions - DeathMy grandmother dies last week. Was that God's idea? I ask because people say, "God never sends more than you can handle." First, please accept my sympathy at your grandmother's death. When someone we love dies, the world...Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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About the history of the Roman Catholic Church - pt 4 - The Growth of ChristianityThe first 5 centuries of Christianity were a time of steady growth for the Church. 1st to 3rd centuries, AD: The First Christians Early Christian communities were firmly united, but organization was minimal. Their primary work was missionary - sharing the...Monday, March 15, 2021
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ForgivenessWe teach kids to forgive, but we adults sometimes need refresher courses. Here's a quick one: a real apology doesn't use passive aggressive statements like, "I'm sorry you feel that way." It avoids the word "but," as...Saturday, March 13, 2021
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Catholic Question - PrayerMy husband is out of work and we have been fighting. I am afraid of the way things are going and don't know how to pray. Can you help? For everyone, life is sometimes sad and scary. It might...Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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About the history of the Roman Catholic Church - pt 3 - The Beginning of the ChurchThe New Testament accounts trace the origin of the Church of Jesus and the Apostles. Jesus urged the 12 Apostles to carry on His work and teachings. He instructed them by: Explaining His teachings and parables to them. Having them...Monday, March 08, 2021
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Catholic Questions - ConfessionWhen I go to Confession, I disguise my voice because I am embarrassed. What can I do? Certainly it is appropriate to feel sorry for the wrong we've done and the good we've failed to do. But we...Wednesday, March 03, 2021
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About the history of the Roman Catholic Church - pt. 2 - Jesus ChristJesus Christ was the founder of Christianity. His mission: the redemption of mankind! For Christians, God's love is expressed most fully by the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus saved humanity through His suffering and death on the...Monday, March 01, 2021
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SupportEver had one of those days when you're tired and spent and you fell like you want to hate everything? When you sob and weep and maybe even shake your fist at God? Remember, on those days, God is...Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Catholic QuestionsI love questions! Good questions make us think and help us to open up to what is the most real in this world. Of course, not every question has an answer. Some questions lead to more questions. That too, is...Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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About the History of the Roman Catholic ChurchThe Roman Catholic Church is a worldwide Christian community committed to loving and serving God through divine worship and service to others. The Church has a rich heritage of belief and worship based on: The teachings of Jesus Christ and...Monday, February 22, 2021
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AssemblyEvery imaginable type of "gather the people" changed drastically over the past year, yet we managed somehow. We humans have a knack for adjusting to life's curveballs, but it can come with a price, difficult choices, sacrifices, and loss...Saturday, February 20, 2021
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One in Christ, United in MissionIn September 2025, the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto was re-launched with Fr. Paul Johnston, a missionary priest with the Society of Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), invited to be the director. Fr. Paul brings with him...Thursday, October 08, 2026 -
A Closer Look at the Rosary's October RootsCardinal Leo is encouraging Catholics across the Archdiocese to pray the Rosary daily throughout the month of October both as individuals and as families. Praying the Rosary “gets us closer to Mother Mary, brings us closer to Jesus. She...Tuesday, October 06, 2026 -
Office of Catholic Youth Summer and September Youth Ministry Experiences Blessed by GrowthAs the summer came to close and September wrapped up, it’s extremely hopeful to see the dedicated work that parish youth ministries are offering teens and tweens across the Archdiocese of Toronto. By the end of summer, the...Monday, October 05, 2026 -
A Place of Nourishment and CommunityFor the Feast of St. Francis (October 4) in the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, Yesmil Pena, a third-order Franciscan who founded the St. Philip Neri Table food bank at St. Philip Neri Parish, discusses this ministry and its...Monday, September 28, 2026 -
Living Water, Living FaithThe Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical observance that calls all Christians to live in peace with creation and to take up the mantle of stewardship for our common home. This year’s theme is “Living Water...Thursday, August 27, 2026 -
2026 Annual Youth Ministry Frisbee Tournament ContinuesWarm, cloudy, and a mild threat of rain for most of the day. Perfect conditions for roughly 130 high school students from ten parishes to get together and compete on two playing fields at St. Paul's Catholic Church in...Friday, August 21, 2026
