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Catholic Questions - Jealousy
Sometimes I feel jealous of my friends. What should I do?
Feelings, in themselves, are neither good nor bad, even the unpleasant ones. But our feelings can teach us about how we think about life, sometimes in ways we don...
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Cardinal Thomas Collins’ Book Recommendations
Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is known to be an avid reader and, over the years, he has recommended a number of books while preaching at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. With summer right around the corner, we...
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Celebrate Mary in May - Mary and the Trinity
The Virgin Mary, among all creatures, is a masterpiece of the Most Holy Trinity. In her humble heart full of faith, God prepared a worthy dwelling place for himself in order to bring to completion the mystery of salvation. Divine...
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Praise
Kids 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...
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Catholic Questions - I am
Why 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...
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Celebrate Mary in May - Pentecost
In 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...
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Get moving
Returning 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...
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Catholic Questions - Thankfulness
Everyone 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...
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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...
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Sunday
We 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...
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Becoming a Living Witness of the Gospel
Fr. 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...
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Catholic Questions - Forgiveness
A 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...
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Celebrate Mary in May - Model of the Church
The 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...
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Getting ahead
Google "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...
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Giving Birth to Contemplation
“Family, the Domestic Church: A Sign of Hope and Life” is the theme of this year’s National Week for Life and the Family, May 9-16.
To mark this occasion, Catholic children’s author and...
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God’s Love Is for All People
Fr. 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...
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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...
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Celebrate Mary in May - Hail Mary
During 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...
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Choices
Imagine 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...