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Encore SLHour: Ordinary Angels, Prayer and Fitness and
Music by Danielle Savard and Fr. Rob Galea
This week, on a special encore edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in early 2024. We learn all about the work of the Erwin Brothers and in particular about their latest film, Ordinary Angels and about SoulCore, a way to integrate your prayer with fitness. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Danielle Savard from Winnipeg and Fr. Rob Galea from … read more
Creating Catholic streetwear
Fashion and clothing designed to draw people closer to God can inspire and even sanctify others. Nate Nagello, the CEO and owner of the Toronto-based Sanctified Collective, hopes the clothing he creates can provide opportunities for conversation, engagement, and evangelization. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. When and how did you come up with the idea for … read more
Pope’s General Audience – January 8, 2025
In the first weekly General Audience of the year, Pope Francis devoted his catechesis to confronting the marginalization and exploitation of children throughout the world. He said that "the disciples of Jesus Christ must never allow children to be neglected or mistreated, to be deprived of their rights, not to be loved or protected." Read the prepared text of his address below. You can watch the … read more
Pray with Pope Francis Reflection – January 2025
?? My brothers in sisters: In this month of January, 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. Migrants, refugees and those affected by war come with a proud cultural and historical heritage, but also with painful wounds … read more
Encore SLHour featuring New Contemporary Songs of 2023!
This week we remember a year ago and revisit new music released by Catholic artists in 2023 and featured on our program. Tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2023, featuring, Pat Briley, Hannah Schaefer, Francesca LaRosa, EPIC the Band, The Dwell, Nico Cabrera and John Finch, Lorraine Hess, PJ Anderson and Taylor Tripodi. Email Deacon Pedro your comments, or find him … read more
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for January 2025
? Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. For January 2025, we join the Holy Father in praying for: The right to an education Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected. Click the video above to watch a short message from Pope … read more
Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2025
On January 1, 2025, Pope Francis gave the homily at Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. He said that, "The three attitudes of God are mercy, closeness and compassion. God comes near to us and is merciful and compassionate." Read the full text of the Holy Father's homily below: Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Wednesday, 1 January … read more
SLHour New Year’s Special featuring New Contemporary Songs of 2024!
Tune in this week for our end-of-the year tradition of celebrating some of the new music released by Catholic artists and featured on the SLHour over the last year. Sit back and enjoy some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2024, featuring, Danielle Savard, Marie Miller, Sarah Kroger, Seph Schlueter, Alverlis, Ricky Vazquez, Dana Catherine, Pax Paloma, Jackie Minton and Sarah … read more
Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi message for Christmas 2024
At noon on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Pope Francis gave the traditional Christmas message and blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and to the world) from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica. Read the full text of his message for Christmas 2024 below: Urbi et Orbi Message of His Holiness Pope Francis Christmas 2024 Wednesday, 25 December 2024 Dear sisters and … read more
Pope Francis’ homily for Midnight Mass 2024
On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Pope Francis gave the homily at Midnight Mass. He said that "Hope calls us to become pilgrims in search of truth, dreamers who never tire, women and men open to being challenged by God’s dream, which is of a new world where peace and justice reign." Read the full text of his homily below: Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Midnight Mass St. Peter's … read more
SLHour Christmas Special featuring the music of Aly Aleigha and so much more!
Join us for our 2024 SLHour Christmas special: Gillian has a lesson about saying yes; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp finds the Window to the Soul to a mother and son film; Mark Matthews shows us how to incarnate love, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Aly Aleigha, who has some new Advent/Christmas music. Email Deacon Pedro your comments, or find him on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Full … read more
Becoming the Church we are called to be: 60 years after Lumen Gentium | Synod on Synodality
Sixty years ago, the Church was in the midst of the Second Vatican Council. This past November 21st marked 60 years since the publication of Lumen Gentium, the Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. Such an anniversary gives us the opportunity to reflect on how we can continue to receive the wisdom of the Council Fathers today. The Dogmatic Constitution Lumen Gentium was the Council’s … read more
Pope’s General Audience – December 18, 2024
In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis began a new series of catechesis on the theme of "Jesus Christ our Hope” in light of the upcoming Jubilee Year. In this first catechesis, he reflected on the genealogy of Christ found in the Gospel of Matthew, recalling that "it is the chosen people, and those who inherit the legacy of faith from their forefathers, in passing on life to their children, … read more
What the CND sisters are looking forward to this Christmas
When I was at the Renew Toronto conference back in November, I entered a raffle for one of three prizes (a painting, a book, and lunch with the sisters) offered by the Congrégation de Notre-Dame (CND) sisters. That was my first time meeting them, and I didn't think much of the raffle since I had also signed up for giveaways at other booths. A few weeks later, I was informed that I was one of two … read more
Praying together by listening to the Word of God | Synod on Synodality
What has your experience been of praying with others? Maybe we pray at home with our families. Maybe we pray at our parishes, during Mass. Have you ever prayed with others using the Bible, Sacred Scripture, the Word of God? At every Mass, we as Catholics hear the Word of God proclaimed – from the Old Testament, the Psalms, the New Testament, and in particular the Gospels. We hear what God has … read more
Trapeze Art with Henri Nouwen and Music by Kevin Keil
This week we remember Henri Nouwen with his friend, author Carolyn Whitney-Brown. We also learn about the Aid to the Church in Need campaign for Burkina Faso; Jermaine has two new book suggestions, and we meet Liturgical Composer Kevin Keil who has a new instrumental Advent/Christmas album, Winter Birth. Email Deacon Pedro your comments, or find him on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Full … read more
Papal Visit to Corsica highlights Mediterranean Catholicism’s diverse spirituality
Pope Francis is fitting in one more Apostolic Journey before 2024 ends. On Sunday, December 15, he's making a short trip to Ajaccio on the island of Corsica, just across the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Mediterranean. The island sits north of the Italian island of Sardinia, and is quite close to mainland Italy, but has long been French territory. Since the Holy Father is technically travelling to … read more