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Gospel Reflection for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIn today's Gospel, Jesus shares his mission to proclaim the kingdom of heaven with his disciples. The signs of the kingdom's presence consist of the work that Jesus has already been doing: the sick are cured, lepers are...Posted: Jun-17-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Homily on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusArchbishop Leo celebrated the Daily TV Mass today, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus. Text and link to the video of his homily can be found below: Praise be Jesus Christ! Brothers and sisters, in our...Posted: Jun-16-2023 -
The Heart, the Crown, the Flameby Fr. Favin Alemao The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus entered my life at a very young age. My family home, which was adorned with a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of...Posted: Jun-13-2023 -
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Fount of Consolationby Fr. Joshua Lobo In a church in Italy just meters away from the Pope's summer residence at Castel Gandolfo is a small side chapel with a sign that captures your attention as soon as you enter. Without any...Posted: Jun-07-2023 -
Gospel ReflectionSt. Augustine describes in his treaty “On the Trinity” that the Father and the Son eternally look at each other with pure Love, and this unadulterated love is the Holy Spirit, existing for all ages. Hence, through reflecting...Posted: Jun-03-2023
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Crucifix: THE Christian symbols of love, welcoming and compassionJune 1, 2023 My dear Brothers & Sisters in Jesus’ Sacred Heart, It is a well-known and well-founded tradition that in our Catholic devotional life, each month of the calendar year focuses on a special devotion. For...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
The Descent of the Holy SpiritPosted: May-28-2023While it would be magnificent to have access to a time travel contraption like you might see in movies or on TV so that we could go back in time roughly 2000 years to witness the first Pentecost, we don... -
Gospel Reflection for Pentecost SundayIn today’s second reading from Corinthians, St. Paul says that “there are varieties of gifts, but the same spirit … [and] to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” Each of...Posted: May-27-2023
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GOSPEL REFLECTION ON THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORDJesus’ ascension is a firm call to action, for at the end of St. Matthew’s Gospel, He gives us the great commission to “make disciples of all nations.” This is a call to be stewards...Posted: May-20-2023
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POPE BENEDICT ON THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD"Dear friends. The Ascension tells us that in Christ, our humanity is brought to the heights of God; thus, every time we pray, earth is united to Heaven. And like incense, burning, its scent is carried on high, hence, when...Posted: May-20-2023
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Gospel Reflection for the Sixth Sunday of EasterIn today’s first reading we hear the biblical roots of Confirmation as some believers receive the Holy Spirit after Peter and John lay their hands on them. The Second Vatican Council says that Confirmation, and the receiving of...Posted: May-13-2023
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Gospel Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of EasterThe Catechism says that “the faithful exercise their baptismal priesthood through their participation, each according to his own vocation, in Christ's mission as priest, prophet, and king.” The primary and essential act that priests perform is to...Posted: May-06-2023
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Imitating the Good ShepherdReflecting on the image of the Good Shepherd (Jn 6:53-69), Fr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte podcast speaks about the compelling and attractive quality of...Posted: May-01-2023 -
Gospel Reflection for the 4th Sunday of EasterFaithful shepherds labour for their flock by journeying with them, seeking out the lost sheep and defending them from any ravaging predators. As Christians we are called to imitate Christ in all things including being a shepherd, which means we...Posted: Apr-29-2023
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Seeking Clarity About ChristReflecting on the Gospel story of the Road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35), Fr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte podcast speaks about the importance of seeking...Posted: Apr-26-2023
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Understanding the Mystery of LifeLife is a path, a pilgrimage; it is a journey we walk with the Lord and with others. Watch Archbishop Leo’s homily from the Third Sunday of Easter: Mystery of LifePosted: Apr-23-2023 -
GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTERJust like the disciples from the Gospel, our hearts should burn within us from the presence and love of God that we experience in Mass. The disciples rushed back to the others in Jerusalem “that same hour” and...Posted: Apr-22-2023
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Strengthening the Fabric of our Faith CommunityIn recognition and appreciation of all volunteers throughout the Archdiocese during National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023) we asked various members of the community about the role of volunteers and how volunteering weaves us together, thereby strengthening the fabric...Posted: Apr-18-2023 -
Mercy Changes LivesPosted: Apr-17-2023Love and self-sacrifice go hand in hand – ask any parent! Check out Archbishop Leo’s homily from Divine Mercy Sunday: Divine Mercy Homily -
Christos Anesti! Alothos Anesti!In his Easter homily, Archbishop Leo talks about the imagery around the most joyous day of the church calendar. Watch the homily here: Christos Anesti!Posted: Apr-11-2023
