Holy Family Parish, Bolton
「信德永存」
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May the Lord Jesus grant that you may soon receive his word with your ears and profess the faith with your lips, to the glory and praise of God the FatherThis reflection based on the readings for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year B: Isaiah 35: 4-7a, Psalm 146, James 2: 1-5, and Mark 7: 31-37. There is a man, by the name of...Friday, September 06, 2024 -
Hear me all who understand. Nothing that enters one form outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from the heart are what defileThis reflection based on the readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year B: Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-8; Psalm 15; James 1: 17-18, 21b-22, 27; and Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21...Friday, August 30, 2024 -
Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for He is our GodThis reflection based on the readings for this Sunday, the Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B: Joshua 24, 1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Psalm 34; Ephesians 4:32-5:1-2, 21-32; and John 5:53, 60...Friday, August 23, 2024 -
Come, Eat of my Food and Drink of the WineThis reflection based on the readings for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time- Year B: Proverbs 9: 1-6; Psalm 34; Ephesians 5:15-20; and John 6: 51-58. This Sunday’s first reading, from the Book...Friday, August 16, 2024 -
Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for youThis reflection is based on the readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B: 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; and John 6:41-51. I always like it when I can...Saturday, August 10, 2024 -
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not wantThis reflection based on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time—Year B: Jeremiah 23: 1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2: 13-18 and Mark 6: 30-34. During these summer months, when many people take a...Friday, July 19, 2024 -
Inside Myself, I Found the Heart of Someone ElseBefore my diaconate ordination, I had the opportunity to make a 30-day retreat called the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola with some of my classmates. Each day was comprised of many hours of meditation on the Scriptures...Monday, June 24, 2024 -
“Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”This reflection is based on the readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year B: Job 38: 1-4,8-11; Psalm 107; 2 Corinthians 5: 14, 14-17; and Mark 4: 35-41. One of the scariest...Thursday, June 20, 2024 -
Back to Basics: Sunday, Baptism, and EucharistThis reflection based on the readings for Pentecost Sunday—Year B: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 3-7, 12-13; and John 20:19-23. The reading from the Gospel of John for this Pentecost Sunday...Sunday, May 19, 2024 -
Ash Wednesday: The Law of Prayer is the Law of BeliefReflection by Fr. Seamus Hogan We have a special axiom in the Catholic Church. It is a special statement that is very ancient. It says, "Lex orandi, lex credenda," and it means that the law of prayer is...Wednesday, February 14, 2024 -
Working to Build the KingdomOn Thursday February 8, 2024, the Archdiocese of Toronto will host its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration honouring employees with long-term service within the archdiocese. Considering this, today we feature the story of David Finnegan who will be recognized...Wednesday, February 07, 2024 -
Annual Retreat Inspires Youth Leaders Across the ArchdioceseThe Office of Catholic Youth (OCY) hosted its annual CORE team retreat at Scott Mission Camp in Caledon, Ontario from January 19 to 20, 2024. There were close to 100 people in attendance at the retreat, with representatives from 11...Friday, January 26, 2024 -
Sr. Sarah: A Lifetime of Listeningby Sr. Sarah Rudolph, ibvm On December 9, 2023, I made my final profession of vows in the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loretto Sisters), a journey that has been more than nine years in the making. Nine years...Friday, January 19, 2024 -
Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth Peace to Those on Whom His Favour RestsThis reflection based on the readings for Christmas Mass at Night—Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2: 1-14; and for Christmas Mass during the Day—Isaiah 52: 7-10; Psalm...Monday, December 25, 2023 -
Your Will Be DoneFourth Sunday of Advent The following is a reflection on the Gospel for Sunday, December 23, 2023, Week 4 of Advent (Luke 1: 26-38) from Bishop Vincent Nguyen, Eastern Region Bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We are now...Saturday, December 23, 2023 -
The Lord is NearThird Sunday of Advent The following is a reflection on the Gospel for Sunday, December 17, 2023, Week 3 of Advent (John 1:6-8, 19-28) from Bishop John A. Boissonneau, Northern Region Bishop for the Archdiocese of...Saturday, December 16, 2023 -
Prepare the Way of the LordSecond Sunday of Advent The following is a reflection on the Gospel for Sunday, December 10, 2023, Week 2 of Advent (Mark 1:1-8) from Bishop Robert Kasun, Central Region Bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto. Hello everyone and...Saturday, December 09, 2023 -
The Hope of the Life We Are Called to LiveFirst Sunday of Advent The following is a reflection on the Gospel for Sunday, December 3, 2023, Week 1 of Advent (Mark 13: 33-37) from Bishop Ivan Camilleri, Western Region Bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto. Dear brothers and...Saturday, December 02, 2023 -
Walk Always as Children of the Light and Keep the Flame of Faith Alive in Your HeartReflection based upon readings for the Thirty-second in Ordinary Time- Year A: Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 63; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25: 1-13. There is a hymn, called “This Little Light of Mine,&rdquo...Monday, November 13, 2023 -
Render Unto Caesar What Belongs to Caesar and to God What Belongs to GodThis reflection based on the readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- Year A: Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5; and Matthew 22: 15-21. As we hear in the Gospel this...Thursday, October 19, 2023
