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The Prophetic Word (4th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
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A prophet is someone whom the Lord has anointed to speak His revelation. Prophecy is usually associated with predicting the future, although not all prophecy concerns the future. Prophecy is how we...
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Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life – February 3
Each year, the Church commemorates World Day for Consecrated Life by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by fostering a greater awareness of and deeper appreciation for all those women and men who are...
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Sunday of the Word of God
The “Sunday of the Word of God” is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and was established by the Holy Father on September 30, 2019, through his Motu propio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis&rdquo...
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Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now Open
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...
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Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi Dinner
We are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...
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Light to the Nations (Feast of the Epiphany)
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This passage of Isaiah is addressed to the Jews exiled in Babylon. Here, the prophet predicts a future where the Jewish people would be gathered from all of the nations they were...
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Pastoral Letter from the Most Rev. Francis Leo
On January 1, 2024, the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, the Most Rev. Francis Leo released a Pastoral Letter, "Seeking the Kingdom of God Above and Beyond All Other Things."
The letter is directed to the People of...
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Epiphany House Blessing
Our early Epiphany House Blessing is now up for those who wish to have their houses blessed for the year 2024. You can download the blessing here.
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The Honour of a Father (Feast of the Holy Family)
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The book of Sirach (also known as Ben Sira or Ecclesiasticus) is often classified as “wisdom literature.” One of the hallmarks of that genre is that it contains much practical...
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Christmas Message from Archbishop Francis Leo
Christmas Message from Archbishop Francis Leo
Praised be Jesus Christ.
My dear brothers and sisters,
I wish to bring warm Christmas greetings to all of you and your families as faithful Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. This is...
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The Davidic Covenant (4th Sunday of Advent)
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This passage from the Second Book of Samuel recounts the establishment of the Davidic Covenant, which one of a long series of covenants God made with His people. These covenants were made...
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Registration Open for New Cycle of Formation Courses
In partnership with the University of Dayton in Ohio, the Archdiocese of Toronto is once again offering a discounted rate for the upcoming cycle of online courses and seminars offered by the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation at...
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The Time of the Lord’s Favour (3rd Sunday of Advent)
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These last few chapters of Isaiah, in today’s first reading, are notable for their shift in tone from the previous chapters. Here, in contrast with the mournful tone of earlier...
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