St. Helen's Parish, Toronto
Our Faith Alive
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Belief Brief - What is Prayer?What action is at the heart of a faithful person? Prayer. With prayer in mind, there's no better topic to look at when beginning a new catechetical series here in Our Faith Alive. As a result of a months...Tuesday, February 20, 2018 -
Find a Healthy Measure of Hope in LentHope is one of the theological virtues (along with faith and charity). It isn’t some pie-in-the-sky sort of wish for something that may or may not be likely: “I hope it doesn’t...Friday, February 16, 2018
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Putting the "Lent" in Valentine's DayIt's starting to seem like the Church's calendar and the secular calendar have gotten together and decided that 2017/2018 will be the year of inconvenient dating. First, Christmas and Mary, the Mother of God were both on...Tuesday, February 13, 2018
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Reaching God Through Pen and PaperEarlier this week, I noted that the online world had marked January 15 as "Blue Monday," believed to be the most depressing day of the year. As we get into the rhythm of a New Year, you might still be...Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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Discerning Our GiftsThe following post is contributed by Mary Kay Boase, the Director of New Evangelization at Holy Family Parish in Whitby. Our parishioners are on a journey, rediscovering what faith means in our lives – and who we are as a...Wednesday, December 27, 2017
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The Good News of ChristmasIt is finally here! It is finally Christmas. All the waiting and preparing has paid off, Christ is born! Now we can sit back and rest in the peace of Christ….right? Well, maybe not. The first reading for...Monday, December 25, 2017
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The Angelus - Advent Week #4"Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to...Friday, December 22, 2017
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Make the Path Ready - Advent Week #3"Among you stands one whom you do not know…" That is how John the Baptist refers to Jesus when he is speaking to those who had been sent to him by the Pharisees. Imagine that, Jesus Christ is in...Monday, December 18, 2017
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Forming Faith-Filled Young MenTim Haynes is the president of the Conquest Boys Club (St. Bernadette's chapter) in Ajax. In Ontario, there's a growing number of boys participating in Conquest, with chapters in Hamilton, Milton, Oakville, Ottawa and Cornwall. Worldwide, there are...Friday, December 15, 2017
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The Good News - Advent Week #2The Good News (Gospel) in the Gospel of Mark starts with a call to preparation found in the mouth of the Prophet Isaiah and John the Baptist. I know I normally think of John as calling for preparation in the...Monday, December 11, 2017
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The Second Coming - Advent Week #1My mother had a bumper sticker that said "Jesus is coming, look busy!" This is a busy time of the year, Christmas is right around the corner and we're doing everything we can to get ready for it. The...Friday, December 08, 2017
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Telling the Story via TechnologyWith thanks to the ongoing support of the Family of Faith Campaign throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, one parish in the Eastern Pastoral Region is finding new ways to evangelize with technology. The following is the story of their experience...Tuesday, October 31, 2017
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Mothers Ministry Growing in ParishesThe Archdiocese of Toronto has joined forces with DWAO (Dynamic Women Association of Ontario) to start mothers groups in local parishes. Dorothy Pilarski, founder of DWAO, along with a dedicated team of volunteers, has been working with the archdiocese since...Wednesday, September 06, 2017
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A Love Louder Than NoiseMarlena Loughheed served as the Communications Coordinator in the Archdiocese of Toronto’s Office of Public Relations and Communications for the past five years. She departed the archdiocese in late July to pursue a vocation to religious life with...Friday, July 28, 2017
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'Speaking in Tongues' Is Hallmark of Parish LifeOn a Sunday morning, a steady stream of parishioners files through the glass doors of possibly the most bustling church in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Latecomers with toddlers in tow scan the crowded pews for a seat. As the procession...Wednesday, June 28, 2017
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"Mayor" Lindsey of St. Isaac Jogues ParishThe role of Mayor of Toronto holds a certain amount of prestige and recognition. However, in a lesser-known role is Lindsey, who holds the title of "Mayor" of St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering. This is a unique position...Monday, June 12, 2017
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Family Spotlight: The Postill FamilyThe Postills live in the Leaside neighbourhood in Toronto. David (dad) is a VP of Marketing; Shannon (mom) is an executive in a global consulting firm. They have three children ages 18, 16 and 13 (Gemma, Anna, Jacob) and often...Monday, May 08, 2017
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Walking Forward Together: Catholic Education Week 2017April 30 to May 5 is Catholic Education Week in Ontario. This year's theme is "Walking Forward Together." In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are grateful for the partnership and collaboration we have with Catholic schools, which are an...Monday, May 01, 2017 -
A Little Less CanadaThis post originally appeared on the website of the University of St. Michael's College on March 27, 2017. Given the political turmoil and ugly nativist sentiment roiling the politics of so many countries, it is hard not to think...Tuesday, March 28, 2017
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"Ashes to Palms" Lenten Video SeriesAshes to Palms is a video series freely distributed to Catholics around the world during the season of Lent. This Lent, it will be seen on various social media, Catholic television and internet channels, as well as on archtoronto.org...Monday, February 27, 2017
