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Stay With Me
Let us unite ourselves with Jesus in stillness through this Holy Week.
Through your Cross and Passion, deliver us Lord.
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. (John 15:13...
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Sacred Heart Novena Retreat
Sacred Heart Novena Daily Retreat from St. Augustine's Seminary
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Fire in the Upper Zoom Room
“On the day of Pentecost,
three thousand responded to the saving message when Peter preached it.
In the beginning the Church grew quickly.
It has always been God’s intention, as I read it,
that the Church...
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Were You There?
Lenten Hymn "Were you there?"
For kids and the rest of us
Click the cross to sing the hymn
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The Seven Last Words of Jesus
During the final hours of His earthly time on the Cross, Jesus spoke seven statements that are powerful and profound.
Today and through this Holy Week,
Let us stay with Him and spend some time in reading the scripture and...
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Residential Schools Information
The archdiocesan website has made available some resources regarding the Residential Schools.
Please click the following link:
Residential Schools Information
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Consecration
Consecration to Our Lady
I, ___, a repentant sinner, renew and ratify today in your hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism...
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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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Our Mission Through Baptism
Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto.
Over the years, many people have asked me a very simple question when we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: “Why was...
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The Gift of St. Joseph: Changing the World from the Shadows
Rebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy in the Office of Formation for Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
On December 8, 2020, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, issued an apostolic letter, Patris Corde (With a Father...
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More on the Bioethics of COVID-19 and the Vaccine
Moira McQueen is the director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI). Bambi Rutledge is the administrator of the CCBI.
Every week, the CCBI publishes a COVID Bulletin, which helps the public understand the latest developments in the...
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Experiencing God’s love through the Focolare Movement
Maria and Vince Luca have been married for 42 years, with four daughters and seven grandchildren. Members of the Focolare's New Family Movement, the couple reflects on their journey together in light of Marriage Sunday, taking place on Sunday...
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Retrouvaille: Hope and Healing for Broken Marriages
Retrouvaille is an international community of disciples committed to the continued healing of their marriages and, empowered by the Holy Spirit, sharing their stories, talents and gifts to promote and spread the healing ministry of Retrouvaille. Below, Jason...
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Marriage: A Nurturing Grace
The reflection below is written by Tony and Tessie Lopez, parishioners at Holy Spirit in Scarborough. Marriage Sunday is celebrated in the Archdiocese of Toronto on February 7/8, 2015. Thank you to all those witness the beauty of...