Chinese Martyrs Parish, Markham
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Pray 祈禱耶穌說 :「你們祈禱，不論求什麼，祗要你們相信必得，必給你們成就。」~ 谷 11.24 ~ “So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” ~ Mark 11:24 ~ 【恭念玫瑰經視頻】【明供聖體視頻】 鹽與光傳媒 九日敬禮...Sunday, January 08, 2023 -
我們的聖母亭讓我們信眾一同齊心祈禱，感謝為此工程付出心血的所有工作人員；祈盼聖母媽媽喜歡及保守我們堂區大家庭。 感謝天主！ 【鹽與光製作 － 愛的任務 : 多倫多的聖母亭無玷始胎慶節及祝聖聖母聖像禮儀】 【聖母無玷始胎慶節彌撒及祝聖聖母聖像禮儀】 【聖母亭與相關工程建造時間表及結構簡介】 因中華殉道聖人堂舊有的戶外噴水池已破損，從2019年5月開始，神父連同財務組決定計劃找建築師設計及建造一座中式石亭，佇立在損毀的噴水池原址, 並計劃在亭內安放一樽聖母無原罪聖像。 隨即與中國一家承造商簽訂兩份合約，建造一座石亭及兩樽大理石聖像：(i) 聖母無玷原罪像 及 (ii) 聖若瑟連耶穌聖嬰像；分別建設在舊有的噴水池及聖母山位置。 ...Thursday, December 08, 2022 -
The Synod on Synodality : Share Your Thoughts 共議同行 - 分享你的意見Pope Francis has launched the Synod on Synodality, an ambitious two-year global process of listening to the faithful. “Synod” comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “walking together on the road.” There have been...Friday, December 10, 2021 -
Breaking Barriers: Supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing CommunityFor those who are Deaf and hard of hearing, isolation and communication barriers did not just emerge during the pandemic. These individuals are often excluded from their communities as they face stigma and discrimination. On Wednesday, March 8 at...Wednesday, March 08, 2023 -
Seven Things to Know about Ash WednesdayMichelle Brylowski is Associate Director, RCIA and Liturgical Formation, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship. Below, she helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday. 1. What do the ashes on the forehead represent?Biblically, ashes symbolize mourning, mortality and penance...Tuesday, February 21, 2023 -
The Christian Origins of St. Valentine’s DayDr. Cynthia Cameron is Assistant Professor of Religious Education and the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Chair in Religious Education at the Faculty of Theology. Below, she shares a snapshot of the religious beginnings of Valentine’s Day. 1. What...Monday, February 13, 2023 -
National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada: Aligning Personal Lives and Professional PracticeHelen McGee is the President of the National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada. As we approach World Day of the Sick on Sunday, February 11, she reflects on the special vocation of nurses and how the organization helps to foster...Thursday, February 09, 2023 -
The Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto: Blending the Spiritual and Professional Lives of LawyersCatholic lawyer Catherine Pawluch JD, DCHS, served as the president of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto from 2020 to 2022. Below, she shares insights into the mission of the Guild. 1. What is the history of the...Tuesday, January 31, 2023 -
Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersLito and Arlene Martin have been married for 40 years. Members of the “Bukas Loob sa Diyos (BLD) Covenant Community” – a Catholic charismatic community – the couple reflects on how their marriage has been enriched by participation...Wednesday, January 18, 2023 -
Advent – A Time of Liturgical RenewalAs 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 draft fresh resolutions for the future. We anticipate. We are hopeful. We feel...Monday, December 19, 2022 -
CNEWA Canada Welcomes New National DirectorDr. Adriana Bara is the new national director of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in Canada (CNEWA). Until her appointment, Dr. Bara directed the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in Montreal, a not-for-profit organization founded in...Tuesday, December 13, 2022 -
Travelling Mary and St. Joseph: A Catholic Alternative to Elf on the ShelfKasia Ryba is a Catholic wife and mother who belongs to her local Catholic Moms Group. She has been a speaker at ‘Calling All Girls: An Evening for Mothers and Daughters’ and has spoken on Midday Moms, a...Wednesday, December 07, 2022
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Preparing our Hearts for AdventWhile Advent is the start of a new liturgical year, it has evolved to become many different things for different people. What is the real meaning of Advent? How can I allow this season to bring me closer to God...Tuesday, November 29, 2022 -
The pandemic, mental health and Catholic priestsHow has the pandemic affected the well-being of priests? Three priest researchers from the Southdown Institute in partnership with an economics researcher from the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt in Germany studied the implications of priests as frontline workers...Monday, November 28, 2022 -
Ministries of Care Offers Hope Amidst LossDuring the month of November, we pray for all the souls of the faithful departed. The bereavement ministry is a ministry of care. Parish bereavement ministers reach out to parishioners who have had a loved one die in the past...Wednesday, November 23, 2022 -
A Faithful ShepherdIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 12/13), here's a look at how Fr. Vitaliano Papais continues to serve the community as a faithful shepherd. Retirement is typically...Wednesday, November 09, 2022 -
Red Wednesday: United with our Persecuted Brothers and SistersPontifical Charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)’s annual Red Wednesday campaign — taking place on November 16 this year — aims to shed light on the persecution and discrimination of Christians around the world. ACN&rsquo...Tuesday, November 08, 2022 -
Mother Teresa: No Greater LoveTo mark the 25th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death, the Knights of Columbus produced the film Mother Teresa: No Greater Love – a tribute to this spiritual icon. Below, Director and Writer David Naglieri weighs in on the...Thursday, October 27, 2022 -
The Value of Patristic Studies in the Modern AgeThe leadership at St. Augustine’s Seminary is designing a Licentiate program in Patristics – it will be the first program dedicated to Patristics in Canada when it rolls out in the 2023-2024 academic year. Fr. Robert John...Tuesday, October 18, 2022
