At the beginning of every academic year, parishes across the Archdiocese of Toronto begin the process of preparing their young parishioners to celebrate Confirmation. It is one of three “sacraments of initiation” — the others being Baptism and Eucharist — that lays the foundations of every Catholic life.
Faith: Special bond unites fraternity of priests
By Fr. Frank FreitasThe priests of the Diocese of Hamilton gathered recently for the Mass of Christian Burial for one of our priests, Fr. Philip Sherlock.
Faith: A practical guide to being a follower of Christ
By Fr. Frank FreitasBefore I entered the seminary I spent time considering the legal profession. I worked, as part of such discernment, at a law firm where I met some faith-filled individuals who have become lifelong friends. Two of them are a couple, both lawyers, who live in one of Toronto’s comfortable suburbs.
St. Thomas Aquinas’ masterwork continues to amaze
By Charles LewisI have a long love affair with St. Thomas Aquinas, the 13th-century philosopher, theologian, teacher, writer and Dominican preacher who stands among the most important Catholic thinkers of the past 2,000 years.
Advent: Highway of holiness passes through the desert
By Fr. Thomas RosicaIn his very moving homily for the Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry as Bishop of Rome on April 24, 2005, Pope Benedict XVI spoke these words:
Some sound advice on preparing for Messiah
By Fr. Thomas RosicaIn the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, two of the three outstanding Advent guides (Isaiah, John the Baptist and Mary) show us the proper attitude to assume as we prepare to welcome the Saviour of the world.
Advent is the time to wake from our hypnotic sleep
By Fr. Thomas RosicaThe Advent season in its liturgical observance is devoted to the coming of God at the end of history when Jesus shall reign as king.