St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Washago
Our Faith Alive
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Some of the Many Misconceptions about SaintsFr. Biju Kannampuzha is the pastor of St John Vianney Parish in Barrie, Ont. We celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st. In doing so, we celebrate not only those who have been officially proclaimed saints throughout...Thursday, October 29, 2020 -
The 'Pointlessness' of DiscipleshipFr. Matt McCarthy is the Vocation Director at the Archdiocese of Toronto. The Office of Vocations produces daily video reflections, which you can view here. They feature many archdiocesan priests and are sure to provide daily inspiration to all...Friday, October 23, 2020 -
Knights of Columbus Founder to Be BeatifiedFr. Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, will take a step closer to sainthood on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. when he will be beatified at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in...Friday, October 16, 2020 -
It Is about a RelationshipFr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont. When I worked in Barrie, Ont., a few times every week I passed the Hiway Pentecostal Church which had a large sign on its exterior...Thursday, October 08, 2020 -
Stewardship Reflection: Rejoicing in Our Neighbour’s GiftsCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine's Seminary, is now an engineering Master's student at the University of Toronto. In the first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, we are reminded that God doesn&rsquo...Monday, September 14, 2020 -
The Freedom of ForgivenessFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. The most difficult aspect of Jesus’s teaching for most people is the requirement that we must forgive those who have hurt or offended us...Friday, September 11, 2020 -
The Truth MattersFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto, Ontario. The best flavour of ice cream in the entire world is chocolate peanut butter. In my humble opinion, at least. I love this flavour of...Friday, September 04, 2020 -
Jesus Called Us Into a Community of Believers: The ChurchFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. If a stranger calls you on the phone, it is very hard to know if what they tell you about themselves is true. They can claim...Friday, August 21, 2020 -
Reaching Out for God's Help With the Words of the 'Our Father'Fr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. Imagine if Canada Post saved all the mail that a person will receive in their entire life and delivered it all on one individual day. On...Saturday, August 08, 2020 -
Come, Everyone, Receive Love and Life Eternal, Without CostFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. In this Sunday’s Gospel reading from Matthew, we hear the miraculous story of the feeding of the five thousand. As we hear of this...Thursday, July 30, 2020 -
God Believes in Human BeingsFr. Michael McGourty is pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. The readings we hear on the Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time touch on some of the most difficult questions that Christians might find themselves struggling with: How...Thursday, July 16, 2020 -
Taking Responsibility for Our Personal Faith FormationFr. Michael McGourty is the pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. In the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church, before the Gospel is proclaimed, an announcement is made to the assembly: “Wisdom: Let us be attentive...Wednesday, July 08, 2020 -
The Best Place to Celebrate Mass Is in the ParishRebecca Spellacy is the Associate Director of Liturgy at the Office of Formation for Discipleship at the Archdiocese of Toronto. I remember being a young girl and going to visit an older family member. The thing that stands out...Tuesday, June 16, 2020 -
Our Fellowship in the Body of Christ Transcends IntoleranceCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (more...Thursday, June 11, 2020 -
Building a Community of LoveCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. This Sunday we celebrate the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity, which is the “central...Thursday, June 04, 2020
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Serving Christ in the Here and NowCraig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. This weekend we celebrate the great feast of the Ascension of the Lord, when the Apostles...Thursday, May 21, 2020 -
Being Strengthened by the Holy SpiritAs we approach the end of the Easter season, our readings begin to focus on the descent of the Holy Spirit that awaits us on Pentecost. For instance, today’s first reading recounts believers receiving the Holy Spirit after...Friday, May 15, 2020
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We Are Called to Be Confident in Difficult DaysFr. Michael McGourty is pastor of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. At the Bathurst Street entrance to St. Peter’s Parish, there are two very meaningful plaques on the church’s wall. These plaques are similar...Saturday, May 09, 2020 -
Praying for Our Shepherds Amidst COVID-19Craig Fernandes, a former seminarian at St. Augustine’s Seminary, is now an engineering Master’s student at the University of Toronto. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in...Friday, May 01, 2020
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Archdiocesan Day of Prayer for Vocations - May 1Since 2016, the First Friday in the month of May has been designated by Cardinal Collins as our Archdiocesan Day of Prayer for Vocations. As such, we invite all of our parishes and individuals throughout the Archdiocese of...Wednesday, April 29, 2020
