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The Descent of the Holy SpiritPosted: May-28-2023While it would be magnificent to have access to a time travel contraption like you might see in movies or on TV so that we could go back in time roughly 2000 years to witness the first Pentecost, we don... -
Imitating the Good ShepherdReflecting on the image of the Good Shepherd (Jn 6:53-69), Fr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte podcast speaks about the compelling and attractive quality of...Posted: May-01-2023 -
Seeking Clarity About ChristReflecting on the Gospel story of the Road to Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35), Fr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte podcast speaks about the importance of seeking...Posted: Apr-26-2023
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Understanding the Mystery of LifeLife is a path, a pilgrimage; it is a journey we walk with the Lord and with others. Watch Archbishop Leo’s homily from the Third Sunday of Easter: Mystery of LifePosted: Apr-23-2023 -
Strengthening the Fabric of our Faith CommunityIn recognition and appreciation of all volunteers throughout the Archdiocese during National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023) we asked various members of the community about the role of volunteers and how volunteering weaves us together, thereby strengthening the fabric...Posted: Apr-18-2023 -
Mercy Changes LivesPosted: Apr-17-2023Love and self-sacrifice go hand in hand – ask any parent! Check out Archbishop Leo’s homily from Divine Mercy Sunday: Divine Mercy Homily -
Christos Anesti! Alothos Anesti!In his Easter homily, Archbishop Leo talks about the imagery around the most joyous day of the church calendar. Watch the homily here: Christos Anesti!Posted: Apr-11-2023 -
The World Needs a Jesus RevolutionThere was a popular song that was written in the 1960’s that proclaimed: “What the world needs now is love, sweet love, it’s the only thing that there is just too little of. What the...Posted: Apr-09-2023 -
Archbishop Leo's Palm Sunday HomilyPosted: Apr-03-2023Check out Archbishop Leo's Homily from Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023: Palm Sunday -
Homily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis LeoHomily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis Leo Archbishop of Toronto St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica 25 March 2023 - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Praised be Jesus Christ! Brothers and Sisters, Family, Friends...Posted: Mar-26-2023 -
Homily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis LeoPosted: Mar-26-2023Watch the homily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica on March 25, 2023, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord: Archbishop Leo Installation Homily... -
Serve the Lord with GladnessPosted: Mar-19-2023In Cardinal Collins’ final Sunday homily as Archbishop of Toronto, he talks about the role of Bishop, and how a Bishop must guide the flock of Christ and keep it safe. Watch the entire homily here: Serve... -
St. Patrick: A Shepherd of SoulsPosted: Mar-17-2023Patrick, 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 Mass of St. Patrick held at St. Michael's... -
Elementary, My Dear WatsonPosted: Mar-12-2023In his homily from Sunday, March 12, Cardinal Collins speaks on how the role of the “person who doesn’t understand” is important. We have to struggle to go deeper. We are called to receive the living... -
See and ListenPosted: Mar-05-2023In his homily from Sunday, March 5, at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in Toronto, Cardinal Collins touches on how we look but rarely see, we hear but so rarely do we listen. It may be challenging, but we are... -
The Gift of the Unexpected GraceFr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte, speaks about the call to discipleship and the gift of unexpected graces. As key examples, Fr. Eric refers to two paintings: "The...Posted: Feb-26-2023 -
See, Judge and ActPosted: Feb-26-2023In Cardinal Collins’ homily on the first Sunday of Lent, he speaks of how we cannot live on bread alone, but rather we need to see the riches hidden in Christ, assess it, and act by our conduct. Watch... -
The Power of the Prophetic GestureReflecting on the Lord's invitation to love our enemies (Mt:38-48), Fr. Eric Mah, Pastor of St. James Parish in Colgan and host of the popular Catholic Latte podcast speaks about the power of the prophetic gesture...Posted: Feb-21-2023
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Nobody's PerfectPosted: Feb-19-2023Whenever anyone does something wrong, we've got an excuse: "Nobody's perfect, what can I do?" Check out Cardinal Collins' homily from Sunday February 19 from St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica: Cardinal Feb 19 Homily -
Life is short, eternity is longIn his homily from Sunday, February 12, 2023, Cardinal Collins speaks about how we can choose the pathway to life, which exceeds the superficial. He tells us how we are all called to live with fervor and devotion. We are...Posted: Feb-12-2023
