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PraiseKids can usually tell the difference between hollow praise ("that's nice honey") and the kind of healthy, honest encouragement they need to grow into well adjusted, compassionate, empathetic, kind people. That kind of encouragement requires attention to what our...Posted: May-29-2021 -
Catholic Questions - I amWhy did God tell Moses, "My name is 'I am'"? The story you refer to, from the book of Exodus, offers us much to explore. Moses sees a burning bush. As he draws near, Moses is invited to take off...Posted: May-26-2021
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Celebrate Mary in May - PentecostIn the days that followed the Lord's Resurrection, the Apostles stayed together, comforted by Mary's presence, and after the Ascension they persevered with her in prayerful expectation of Pentecost. Our Lady was a mother and a teacher to...Posted: May-24-2021
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Get movingReturning from the Holy Land a month before the pandemic struck, my friend mourned the paltry few minutes he was allowed to spend at the places that were part of Jesus' life. "We were hustled through quickly because of the...Posted: May-22-2021
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The Holy Spirit: Our Guide, Our Helper, Our ComforterFr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont. “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.” This is how today’s first reading from The...Posted: May-21-2021 -
Catholic Questions - ThankfulnessEveryone says I should be thankful for what I've got. What if I don't feel thankful? One summer, my job was to drive a tractor to clear fields. People had told me-as they told you-that it...Posted: May-19-2021
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Celebrate Mary in May - Woman of Charity"Mary is a woman who loves... As a believer who in faith thinks with God's thoughts and wills with God's will, she cannot fail to be a woman who loves" (Deus Caritas Est 41). Yes, dear brothers and...Posted: May-17-2021
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SundayWe honour the Lord's Day by going to Mass. But what about the rest of the day? And what if you have work on Sunday or a pandemic closes Churches? Start with personal interests. Are there any you could...Posted: May-15-2021
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Becoming a Living Witness of the GospelFr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto, Ont. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Sceptics say that Jesus had no need to take...Posted: May-14-2021 -
Catholic Questions - ForgivenessA drunk driver killed my cousin. How am I supposed to forgive him? First of all, I am so sorry for your family's heartache. The death of your cousin is such a senseless loss. You asked how you were...Posted: May-12-2021
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Celebrate Mary in May - Model of the ChurchThe first thing that Mary did after receiving the Angel's message was to go "in haste" to the house of her cousin Elizabeth in order to be of service to her. The Virgin's initiative was one of genuine...Posted: May-10-2021
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Getting aheadGoogle "how to get ahead" and you'll get over a billion results. I know because I just tried it. Everyone has advise for getting ahead-life coaches, financial planners, career experts, and the brother-in-law with a great...Posted: May-08-2021
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God’s Love Is for All PeopleFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont. Normally, at this time of year, my parish and all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto, would be celebrating First Communions. Sadly, this year...Posted: May-07-2021 -
Catholic Questions - Death (3)My co-workers husband died recently. I don't want to say the wrong thing. What should I do? It is good that you want to do something. When someone has a loved one die, people often feel uncomfortable talking...Posted: May-05-2021
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Celebrate Mary in May - Hail MaryDuring the month of May, special focus is placed on devotions to the Virgin Mary. Join us every Monday in May as we honour the Mother of our Lord Jesus. This collection of Marian reflections and prayers consists of a...Posted: May-03-2021
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ChoicesImagine that the Pharisee and the tax collector have suddenly been transported to our time, have received degrees, and now teach at your child's school. Whose class would you choose for your child? The Pharisee would probably be an...Posted: May-01-2021
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Pruning Away What Is Unnecessary to Bear the Fruit of the KingdomFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. We can safely assume that Jesus was not an automaton. That suddenly He would just make a statement about the Kingdom of God without context...Posted: Apr-30-2021 -
Catholic Questions - PriestsDon't priests miss having a family of their own? When I was trying to decide whether or not I should be a priest, one of the hardest things for me to imagine was letting go of having a family...Posted: Apr-28-2021
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A New Pastoral Letter from Cardinal Collins: “Heart Speaks to Heart”Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, has released a new pastoral letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is a significant reflection on one of the most sacred symbols in the Catholic faith and what it can teach us...Posted: Apr-28-2021 -
PresenceIt can be hard to give everything to God. Maybe you haven't forgiven yourself for something. Maybe you focus on the ways you don't measure up. These are all good reasons to spend a few moments in God...Posted: Apr-24-2021
