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The Parable of the Wedding Garment
Understanding this parable requires us to understand the symbolism of the wedding garment. This garment is a symbol of one who is clothed in Christ and, specifically, one who is therefore filled with charity. There is a very...
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Pope Francis Prays for Peace in Middle East
Earlier today, Pope Francis asked for prayers for sustained peace in the Middle East.
"I am following apprehensively and sorrowfully what is happening in Israel where the violence has exploded even more ferociously, causing hundreds of deaths and casualties...
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Thanksgiving Message from Archbishop Leo
My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus,
On this Thanksgiving weekend, I wish to extend my prayerful best wishes to the entire Catholic community throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto and to all persons of good will. It is...
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A Note from our Pastor October 8, 2023
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As we gather this Thanksgiving Weekend to celebrate the abundance of God’s grace and mercy, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the blessings that have been poured upon our community at St. Francis...
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Pope Publishes Apostolic Exhortation: Laudate Deum
On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, His Holiness, Pope Francis has released his latest reflection, entitled, “Laudate Deum.”
The Apostolic Exhortation follows up on the Holy Father’s 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’ and focuses...
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From the Pastor’s Desk October 1, 2023
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This summer, there was a visitor from New Jersey who was very excited to see so many young families attending Mass at St. Francis Xavier. She was amused to witness the young parents bringing toddlers...
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A Note from our Pastor September 24, 2023
My dear brothers and sisters,
Our parish life is back to its full swing, Praise God!
The parish bulletin, sacramental preparation, RCIA, altar servers training, youth ministry, Catechism of the Good Shepherd, bereavement ministry, Knights of Colombus, CWL, English tutoring...
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In Choosing Forgiveness
We Allow the Light of Christ to Radiate
Outward from the Inner Depths of Our Souls
We can look to the Saints who have gone before us to offer us inspiration, and to help us to choose forgiveness. St. Stephen...
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Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food Insecurity
As an increasing number of people struggle to put food on the table, the Catholic community is drawing upon its legacy of service to tackle this contemporary crisis.
ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is committing...