Once upon a time, a fox fell in love with a dog. They promised to love, protect, and die for one another. One day, unfortunately, they both were caught by a hunter. They pleaded for their lives. The hunter promised to let only one of them go. He said "Whoever is wins the game 'rock, paper, scissors' will be free. The other will die." After an emotional conversation, the fox and the dog decided that they had no choice but to play the game. What happened next? The dog, crying and confused, said to herself, “Didn't we agree both to play the rock? Why did you put out paper while I put out my scissors? Didn’t we promise to die for one another?" The hunter shook his head and sighed, "What a hypocrite!"
Do I pray selfishly? Do I pray from my mouth and not from my heart? Do I fast only on substance but refuse to fast from gossiping and judging? Do I give and donate to the poor and the Church but refuse to render forgiveness to my loved ones and friends?God cares more about how we practice our piety than what we do! Let us continue to pray and transform ourselves into His holiness! Holy, sacred Heart of Mary, pray for us! Have a fruitful Lenten season!
We begin our annual pilgrimage of Lent in faith and hope with the penitential rite of the imposition of ashes.
At the Manresa Spiritual Renewal Centre in Pickering, ON, retreatants of all ages can encounter a God of surprises.
In June, 2024, the domed roof and interior of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto tragically burned down. However, the parish community continues to stand strong and serve its neighbourhood.
Pope Francis invites us to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.
Pope Francis invites us to pray for the right to an education for migrants, refugees and those affected by war; that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, may always be respected.