Knocking on the Door of a Saint

Knocking on the ​Door of a Saint By Harry McAvoy In the spring of 1981, I went on a six-week trip to India, including Calcutta, with my college study group. Before I left, I spoke with Bishop Clune,

A Mercy So Rich: Divine Mercy Sunday

A Mercy So Rich: Divine Mercy Sunday ​"….the Church must consider it one of her principal duties-at every stage of history and especially in our modern age-to proclaim and to introduce into life the

St. Patrick: A Shepherd of Souls

St. Patrick: A Shepherd of Souls Patrick, the teenage shepherd of sheep, was called by God to be a shepherd of souls. Watch Cardinal Collins as he speaks on the feast of St. Patrick from the annual

Small Woman with a Big ​​Heart​

Small Woman with a Big ​​Heart​ By Elly Kaas ​In June of 1982, I had the privilege of personally welcoming and accompanying Mother Teresa while she was in Toronto for the Youth Corps Event at

Welcoming Arms: A Model for Ecumenism

Welcoming Arms: A Model for Ecumenism Welco​ming Arms is an ecumenical service project that brings together various Christian churches in Aurora, Ont. It serves over 500 individuals through visits

St. Josephine Bakhita: A Visio Divina

St. Josephine Bakhita: A Visio Divina Come and celebrate the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita and learn about some of the lesser known Saints through the lens of Visio Divina. This is a way of

A Mother's Advent (Children welcome)

A Mother's Advent (Children welcome) Join St. Teresa's Catholic Moms Group as they host a Mother's Advent - an event for both moms and their children (under 10 years old). The event will involve an

A Silent Ignatian Weekend for Young Professionals

A Silent Ignatian Weekend for Young Professionals A silent Ignatian weekend retreat for young professionals (ages 19 – 39) that will help deepen your relationship with God, to grow in knowledge of

Lenten Retreat: A Spirituality for Catholic Teachers

Lenten Retreat: A Spirituality for Catholic Teachers In collaboration with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s St. Monica Institute and the Toronto Catholic Teachers’ Guild, we are pleased to offer a

A Day with Mary, Mother of Jesus

A Day with Mary, Mother of Jesus Facilitated by Father Daniel Janulewicz and Anne Hales. COST: $45.00 Lunch included 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga

How to Start a Catholic Moms Group

This virtual workshop hosted on Zoom will be facilitated by Dorothy Pilarski, the founder of http://www.CatholicMomsGroup.com. The workshop will be offered twice on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to

Behold: The Making of a Cardinal

On December 7, 2024, Pope Francis elevated 21 new members to the College of Cardinals, including Most Rev. Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto. An episode of Salt and Light Media's "Behold"

A Shoot Shall Sprout - Parish Mission

You are invited to join the Parish Mission, A Shoot Shall Sprout (Isaiah 11:1) with Fr. Allan MacDonald, Companions of the Cross from Ottawa. Disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the season.

A Celebration of Love: Marriage Sunday 2020

A Celebration of Love: Marriage Sunday 2020 ​Love was in the air at St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Pickering on February 9, as couples celebrating milestone anniversaries were invited to share in a

Meeting and Working with​​ a Saint​​

By ​June Natione ​June Natione, an 82 year-old parishioner of St. Justin Martyr Parish in Unionville, recalls her memories of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta: In the streets of Calcutta, June often

Ministry of Presence: A Portrait of Chaplains

Ministry of Presence: A Portrait of Chaplains  Chaplains and spiritual caregivers spend a lot of energy giving to others. They are present to the pain, sorrow, joys, and questions of others and are

A Gift of Prayer for Pope Francis

A Gift of Prayer for Pope Francis In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the pontificate of Pope Francis on March 13, an online prayer initiative has been created. All are welcome to participate

They Hummed of Mystery: A Contemplative Ecology

They Hummed of Mystery: A Contemplative Ecology A day of reflection for men and women.  Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ (2015), uses the wisdom language of the Christian Trinity to attempt a “

Diving Deeper: A Series on Prayer

Are you interested in learning more about different styles of prayer in the Catholic tradition? Perhaps you are looking to grow deeper in prayer during the season of Lent? Join us for a six-part

Advent – A Time of Liturgical Renewal

Advent – A Time of Liturgical Renewal As we make our Christmas preparations, plan holiday activities and catch up with old friends, our hearts are filled with memories of the past and our minds