St. Cornelius Mission, 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 - pt 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 Questions - 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...Sunday, February 21, 2021
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The Sacred Project: Cantor Jonathan Michael highlights passion for sacred music in upcoming television seriesJonathan Michael has been a cantor in Catholic parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto for 42 years. A graduate of the world-renowned St. Michael’s Choir School in downtown Toronto, the singer went on to post-secondary studies...Friday, March 22, 2024 -
When we throw ourselves into Jesus’ arms, we always win!Thursday, March 21, 2024The 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. The following is a reflection on the day written by DPCDSB student Kierra who was in attendance. My name is Kierra and I’m a student at St... -
St. Michael’s College Campus Ministry setting the tone for Holy Week through song and prayerOn Sunday, March 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto will be hosting a day-long workshop on the spirituality and practice of praying the...Wednesday, March 20, 2024 -
Living the Gospel Through ShareLifeThe weekend of Sunday, March 17 marks the first ShareLife Sunday of 2024. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters, Executive Director...Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -
Time is of the Essence: Waste it Together!In preparation for the Family Day holiday weekend in Ontario, Catholic children’s author and illustrator, Carissa Douglas, reflects on strengthening faith and family bonds by giving importance to spending unstructured time together. Carissa is one of...Thursday, February 15, 2024 -
A Letter to the Catholics of Toronto from St. John Henry NewmanIn early February of 1853, a 51-year-old Catholic priest in Birmingham, England felt moved to compose a letter to the faithful Catholics of Toronto. Fr. John Henry Newman had given a series of 9 weekly public lectures a...Tuesday, February 13, 2024
