Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Scarborough
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Inside Myself, I Found the Heart of Someone ElseBefore my diaconate ordination, I had the opportunity to make a 30-day retreat called the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola with some of my classmates. Each day was comprised of many hours of meditation on the Scriptures...Monday, June 24, 2024 -
“Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”This reflection is based on the readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year B: Job 38: 1-4,8-11; Psalm 107; 2 Corinthians 5: 14, 14-17; and Mark 4: 35-41. One of the scariest...Thursday, June 20, 2024 -
Back to Basics: Sunday, Baptism, and EucharistThis reflection based on the readings for Pentecost Sunday—Year B: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 3-7, 12-13; and John 20:19-23. The reading from the Gospel of John for this Pentecost Sunday...Sunday, May 19, 2024 -
Ash Wednesday: The Law of Prayer is the Law of BeliefReflection by Fr. Seamus Hogan We have a special axiom in the Catholic Church. It is a special statement that is very ancient. It says, "Lex orandi, lex credenda," and it means that the law of prayer is...Wednesday, February 14, 2024 -
Working to Build the KingdomOn Thursday February 8, 2024, the Archdiocese of Toronto will host its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service within the archdiocese. Considering this, today we feature the story of David Finnegan who will be recognized...Wednesday, February 07, 2024 -
Annual Retreat Inspires Youth Leaders Across the ArchdioceseThe Office of Catholic Youth (OCY) hosted its annual CORE team retreat at Scott Mission Camp in Caledon, Ontario from January 19 to 20, 2024. There were close to 100 people in attendance at the retreat, with representatives from 11...Friday, January 26, 2024 -
Sr. Sarah: A Lifetime of Listeningby Sr. Sarah Rudolph, ibvm On December 9, 2023, I made my final profession of vows in the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loretto Sisters), a journey that has been more than nine years in the making. Nine years...Friday, January 19, 2024 -
Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth Peace to Those on Whom His Favour RestsThis reflection based on the readings for Christmas Mass at Night—Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2: 1-14; and for Christmas Mass during the Day—Isaiah 52: 7-10; Psalm...Monday, December 25, 2023 -
Your Will Be DoneWe are now in the final days of the Advent season, the time devoted to preparation for the feast of Christmas. Perhaps, this very last day of preparations can be filled up with many last-minute activities: cards to send...Saturday, December 23, 2023 -
The Lord is NearThe following is a reflection on the Gospel for Sunday, December 17, 2023, Week 3 of Advent (John 1:6-8, 19-28) from Bishop John A. Boissonneau, Northern Region Bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto. To watch a video...Saturday, December 16, 2023 -
Prepare the Way of the LordThe following is a reflection on the Gospel for Sunday, December 10, 2023, Week 2 of Advent (Mark 1:1-8) from Bishop Robert Kasun, Central Region Bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto. To watch a video version of this...Saturday, December 09, 2023 -
The Hope of the Life We Are Called to LiveThe following is a reflection on the Gospel for Sunday, December 3, 2023, Week 1 of Advent (Mark 13: 33-37) from Bishop Ivan Camilleri, Western Region Bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto. To watch a video version of this...Saturday, December 02, 2023 -
Walk Always as Children of the Light and Keep the Flame of Faith Alive in Your HeartReflection based upon readings for the Thirty-second in Ordinary Time- Year A: Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 63; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25: 1-13. There is a hymn, called “This Little Light of Mine,&rdquo...Monday, November 13, 2023 -
Render Unto Caesar What Belongs to Caesar and to God What Belongs to GodThis reflection based on the readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- Year A: Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5; and Matthew 22: 15-21. As we hear in the Gospel this...Thursday, October 19, 2023 -
If You Were Accused of Being a Christian, Would There be Enough Evidence to Convict you?This reflection is based on the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday of Year A: Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2: 1-11; and Matthew 21: 28-32. A question that has often been asked by preachers when...Friday, September 29, 2023 -
Preparing Our Hearts for the Greatest Gift of All - Part 3 of 3This reflection is based upon the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time—Year A: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Psalm 119; Romans 8:28-30; and Matthew 13:44-52. The Gospel of Matthew continues the...Wednesday, August 09, 2023 -
Preparing Our Hearts for the Greatest Gift of All - Part 2 of 3This reflection is based on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year A: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19v; Psalm 85; Romans 8: 26-27; and Matthew 13:24-43. In the fifteenth Sunday of...Sunday, August 06, 2023
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Preparing Our Hearts for the Greatest Gift of All - Part 1 of 3This reflection is based on the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday for Ordinary Time—Year A: Isaiah 55: 10-11; Psalm 65; Romans 8: 18-23; and Matthew 13:1-23. A few months ago, the pastoral council at...Wednesday, August 02, 2023 -
The Parable of the Wheat and the WeedsPatience, prayer and trust in the Lord! In his homily from Sunday, July 23, 2023, during Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, Archbishop Francis Leo reflects on Jesus the great teacher and his parable of the wheat and the...Monday, July 24, 2023 -
The Heart, the Crown, the Flameby Fr. Favin Alemao The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus entered my life at a very young age. My family home, which was adorned with a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of...Tuesday, June 13, 2023
