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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 -
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
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The Symbolism of Advent WreathsIn the Christian tradition, Advent wreaths are as beautiful as they are symbolic. These evergreen wreaths are shaped in a perfect circle to symbolize the eternity of God. Advent wreaths have four candles that remind us that Christ is the...Posted: Dec-10-2022
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Travelling Mary and St. Joseph: A Catholic Alternative to Elf on the ShelfKasia Ryba is a Catholic wife and mother who belongs to her local Catholic Moms Group. She has been a speaker at ‘Calling All Girls: An Evening for Mothers and Daughters’ and has spoken on Midday Moms, a...Posted: Dec-07-2022
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Advent ReflectionAdvent is a time to prepare for the Lord’s coming on Christmas Day as well as his final coming at the end of time. It is also a moment to remind ourselves that our own individual judgement day...Posted: Dec-03-2022
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THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT CANDLEDuring the second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and work on becoming better versions of ourselves in preparation for Jesus’ coming. We remember the journey Joseph and Mary took from Nazareth to Bethlehem.Posted: Dec-03-2022
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Gospel Reflection for the First Sunday of AdventJesus exhorts us to “keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” One tremendous way we can keep awake is to receive God’s merciful love in the sacrament of...Posted: Nov-26-2022
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GOSPEL REFLECTION ON THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KINGWe often pray asking that the Kingdom of God may be built up here on earth when we say, “thy Kingdom come, thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.” In addition to our practice...Posted: Nov-19-2022
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GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAs the Mass readings point toward Christ's Second Coming and the end of our earthly life, we should ask ourselves if we are appropriately using our gifts to serve Christ in the poor and our neighbour. One great gift...Posted: Nov-12-2022
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SUNDAY MISSALSThe 2022-2023 Sunday Missals are now available for $5.00. You may obtain a copy by seeing one of our ushers before or after each Mass this weekend and next. Thanks to Glen Day of Heritage Funeral Centre...Posted: Nov-12-2022
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Gospel Reflection for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeThis Sunday we reflect on the strong hope displayed by the seven brothers amidst their persecution. Living the lives of stewards also means living lives of hope and fighting the temptation to be discouraged when we don't see the...Posted: Nov-05-2022
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GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME"But Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, 'Behold half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor, and if I extorted anything from anyone, I shall repay it four times over." Luke 19: 8 When Zacchaeus has...Posted: Oct-29-2022
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Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Parishes on Palliative CareFamilies, friends, parish communities and health care professionals, together, all play an important role to care for and accompany those in need of palliative care that recognizes the dignity of the human person. As such, the Canadian Conference of Catholic...Posted: Oct-25-2022 -
GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEWhen we think of the missions in the church, we often think about those striving to spread the Gospel in remote areas ravaged by poverty. However, in our secular society there is rampant poverty all around us, for according to...Posted: Oct-22-2022
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The Value of Patristic Studies in the Modern AgeThe leadership at St. Augustine’s Seminary is designing a Licentiate program in Patristics – it will be the first program dedicated to Patristics in Canada when it rolls out in the 2023-2024 academic year. Fr. Robert John...Posted: Oct-18-2022
