Thursday, June 27th is Multiculturalism Day in Canada. This day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. We celebrate our diversity and appreciate the contributions of the various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society.
O God, You created all people in your image. We thank you for the astonishing variety of races and ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 24-28, 2024"
Today is Father’s Day!
We give thanks for all fathers: soon-to-be fathers, birth fathers, adoptive fathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, those who fill in for fathers and those who play fathering roles in our lives.
Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 17-21, 2024"
Saturday was the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day follows the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On this day we remember Mary. We remember her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and above all, her love for God the Father, her maternal love for her son Jesus, and her compassionate love for all people. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 10-14, 2024"
Welcome to the month of June!
Today is Corpus Christi, or the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. On this day we celebrate the gift of Jesus present in the Eucharist.
June is the month traditionally devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which for Catholics is a sign and symbol of God’s boundless and ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 3-7, 2024"
Today is Trinity Sunday, the first Sunday after Pentecost on which we honour the Most Holy Trinity. Every time we make the sign of the cross, we are declaring our belief in the Holy Trinity — the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Trinity means “three in one.” This is a central idea of our faith.
Love of Jesus, fill us. Holy ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 27-31, 2024"
Tomorrow is Victoria Day. This day honours the birthday of Queen Victoria and celebrates our association with the United Kingdom.
Tomorrow is also the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, celebrated each year on the Monday after Pentecost.
Today is Pentecost Sunday, which takes place 50 days after Easter Sunday. At Pentecost we celebrate how ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: May 20-24, 2024"
