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Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersAl and Rita Doloroso have been married for 48 years. They are the founding members of the Movement for Marriage Enrichment (MME) under the Filipino Chaplaincy since 1992. 1. What is the MME, and what is your role as a...Posted: Jan-29-2024 -
Render Unto Caesar What Belongs to Caesar and to God What Belongs to GodThis reflection based on the readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- Year A: Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5; and Matthew 22: 15-21. As we hear in the Gospel this...Posted: Oct-19-2023 -
If You Were Accused of Being a Christian, Would There be Enough Evidence to Convict you?This reflection is based on the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday of Year A: Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2: 1-11; and Matthew 21: 28-32. A question that has often been asked by preachers when...Posted: Sep-29-2023 -
Reflections on Laudato Si: The Gospel of Creation“This responsibility for God’s earth means that human beings, endowed with intelligence, must respect the laws of nature and the delicate equilibria existing between the creatures of this world, for ‘he commanded, and they were created...Posted: Sep-09-2023 -
Season of Creation 2023The annual event of the Season of Creation begins on September 1 (the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) and ends on October 4 (the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology). Each year...Posted: Sep-02-2023
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Guidance From Fr. ShibilLet us try to follow the holy life and teachings of St. Brigid. The patroness saint of our church, St. Brigid invites us to remember the truth that 'Christ dwells in every creature.' She said: "I would like an abundance...Posted: Aug-26-2023
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Guidance From Fr. ShibilLet us try to follow the holy life and teachings of St. Brigid. The patroness saint of our church, St. Brigid invites us to remember the truth that 'Christ dwells in every creature.' She said: "I would like an abundance...Posted: Aug-19-2023
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Guidance From Fr. ShibilLet us try to follow the holy life and teachings of St. Brigid. The patroness saint of our church, St. Brigid invites us to remember the truth that 'Christ dwells in every creature.' She said: "I would like an abundance...Posted: Aug-12-2023
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Doctrine Concerning the Assumption of MaryThe Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven is celebrated on August 15th. As the Mother of Jesus, the Only Begotten Son of God, and having been preserved from the stain of sin, Mary, like Jesus, was resurrected by God...Posted: Aug-12-2023
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A Convert’s Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusThe Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world. So what is the Sacred Heart, anyway? When Catholics talk about the Sacred Heart we’re...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this MayFr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...Posted: May-02-2023 -
WHAT SHOULD WE DO DURING LENT?Turn away from our sins and turn back to God. Detach from habits and tendencies that are contrary to God's will. Lent is a time of conversion. Open our hearts to our Father. So that we may live with...Posted: Mar-04-2023
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Seven Things to Know about Ash WednesdayMichelle Brylowski is Associate Director, RCIA and Liturgical Formation, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship. Below, she helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday. 1. What do the ashes on the forehead represent?Biblically, ashes symbolize mourning, mortality and penance...Posted: Feb-21-2023 -
Advent – A Time of Liturgical RenewalAs we make our Christmas preparations, plan holiday activities and catch up with old friends, our hearts are filled with memories of the past and our minds draft fresh resolutions for the future. We anticipate. We are hopeful. We feel...Posted: Dec-19-2022 -
REFLECTION FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTThe great saints of the church speak of an intermediary coming of Christ, the coming of Christ to our present lives. Jesus says in the Book of Revelation, “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear...Posted: Dec-17-2022
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: LOVEDuring this final week of Advent, we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son. We reflect on the good news of God's love brought to us...Posted: Dec-17-2022
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GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT“Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” These words are proclaimed in the entrance antiphon of Mass for Gaudete Sunday this week. It urges us to rejoice in the Lord constantly...Posted: Dec-10-2022
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THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CANDLE: JOYThis third candle is pink and symbolizes rejoicing. During the third week of Advent, we are filled with joy for the near arrival of Jesus on Christmas day. This Sunday is often called "Gaudete Sunday" as we reflect on the...Posted: Dec-10-2022
