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Forgiveness
We 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...
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Does Our Sin Make God’s Love for Us Fade?
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ont.
The Sisters of Life, who have their Centre for Life in the rectory of St. Peter’s Church, run a ministry for those who...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Catholics
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops published the following guidance on COVID-19 vaccines on its website.
CCCB Note on Ethical Concerns Related to Currently Approved COVID-19 Vaccines
The decision to receive any COVID-19 vaccine is one of...
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Catholic Questions - Prayer
My 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...
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Latest Updates on COVID-19 Restrictions by Region
After the past several weeks of changing COVID-19 restriction statuses across the Archdiocese of Toronto, you may be understandably confused about what restriction level is affecting your particular parish. We want to give you a quick update on what...
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Catholic Questions - Confession
When 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...
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Support
Ever 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...
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Trust in God Even When Stretched to the Limit
Fr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont.
Ask any teenager, what’s the worst thing about school? The answer will likely be, “taking tests.” Taking tests isn...
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Catholic Questions
I 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...
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About the history of the Roman Catholic Church
The 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...
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Assembly
Every 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...
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Renewing Our Covenant with God this Lent
Fr. Wilson Andrade, CSC, is the pastor of St. Ann’s Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto.
There is a story of a woman who had a shopping habit, which put her in a...
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Find the Creator in the Science of the Universe
Earlier this week, the Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto hosted a fascinating discussion about what our current scientific knowledge of the universe says about the existence of God. And you can now watch...
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Marriage Sunday 2021: Preparing for a Life Together
As the Archdiocese of Toronto prepares for Marriage Sunday on February 14, we acknowledge and thank all married couples – and especially those who are celebrating milestone anniversaries – for their commitment and witness to our community.
An essential...
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Email Impersonation Scam Targets Our Parishioners
In recent days, the Archdiocese of Toronto has received reports from parishioners who have gotten suspicious emails supposedly from our priests or staff members. These emails attempt to start an online conversation or they have a suspicious document attached to...
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