As Ontarians prepare for a provincial election on February 27, 2025, Catholics are encouraged to both vote as part of the democratic process and to learn more about the candidates and parties seeking our support.
To assist with this process...
Al 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...
This 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...
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...
“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...
The 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...
Let 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...
Let 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...
Let 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...
The 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...
The 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...
As 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...
The 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...
Fr. 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...
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...
Michelle 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...
As 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...
The 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...