BLOG: Fr. Raphael Ma, CR
By now I’m sure you’ve heard about Alfie Evans – the 23-month-old British boy who was removed from life support last week. Let me begin by saying that most of us were not in that Liverpool hospital for the year or so that Alfie was on a ventilator and receiving care. Most of us do ...read more
Sebastian Gomes reflects on how Trudeau's Government and the Catholic opponents of Pope Francis are similar, bringing forth a view many of us would never expect. ...read more
Why do Catholics venerate Mary? Isn't Jesus the only One who should be worshipped? Fr. Rob Galea answers these questions and more. ...read more
Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. For May 2018, we join the Holy Father in praying for: Evangelization – The Mission of Laity. ...read more
Why is May the Month of Mary? Devotion to Mary is one an important part of the Catholic identity. As our mother she is an example of a committed “Yes” to the will of God. ...read more
Catholic Education Week is coordinated by the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) to raise awareness about the unique dimension of Catholic education in Ontario. ...read more
Read this reflection on the role of St. Joseph. Nowhere in the Gospels do we ever hear anything Joseph says... but he is a man of action. ...read more
We might know their names from film, TV, or the world of sports. But do we really know who celebrities are as people? Do we know what motivates them, what speaks to their hearts, and how faith informs their life? ...read more
Last week we looked at the significance of Jesus being the bread of life. I think most of us get the nourishment part. There is so much spiritual hunger in the world. But the Eucharist is feeding a lot more than what we think. How many of us really recognize all the fruits of receiving ...read more
Here is the video of the Ceremony of Canonization for John Paul II and John XXIII, presided by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2014. ...read more