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Daily TV Mass
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St. Michaels' Cathedral Basilica, Toronto
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Making a Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
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Clergy Prayer Blogs & Reflection VideosSome of our clergy are sharing blogs, reflection videos, virtual prayer, and more:
Fr. Stephane Pouliot's Daily Blog & Sunday Reflections
Deacon Paul Bowman Daily Gospel Reflections
Eyes of Faith - Reflections by Fr. Raymond
St. Michael's Parish, Belleville: Vocation Stories
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Daily Prayer Subscriptions from Fr. Shawn Hughes of St. Mary's Cathedral
Morning Prayer (June 1)
Evening Prayer (June 1)
Creed Excerpt (June 1)
Letter to the Corinthians
(June 1)Reflection from Early Church Fathers (June 1)
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Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours (aka The Divine Office or The Breviary) has the following parts: A Hymn, followed by three Psalms, a very brief reading from Scripture, the Canticle of Zechariah, Intercessions, the Our Father, and a Concluding Prayer. It is encouraged you to prayerfully (i.e. meditatively/slowly) pray it some time near the beginning of your day. If you are more than one in your home this prayer can be prayed antiphonally, meaning, taking turns with each part, always mindfully keeping the contemplative quality of the prayer.
- Evening Prayer has the same structure as Morning Prayer, except the Canticle is Our Lady’s Magnificat. It is prayed at the beginning of the evening, around 5pm or 6pm.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Creed: A brief section of the Catechism with the occasional commentary. This is a way for our daily study of the faith to be focused throughout the Easter Season. Not only a good review of the foundational statements of our faith, but one can very easily pray with this manner of engagement with the truths of our faith.
- Homilies/reflections/teachings of the Early Church Fathers: one of their writings with which I would encourage you to read, pray and reflect upon the truths they are exploring therein.
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Pope Francis Prayer for Protection During Coronavirus
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign
of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself,
and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test
– and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
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Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths For His Name's sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff - they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, You anoint my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord My whole life long.
[Psalm 23:1-6; NRSV]
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Prayer to Saint Joseph in Times of Danger and UncertaintyO Saint Joseph, Patron of Canada,
who cared for your own family of Jesus and Mary,
we ask you to watch over and protect our land, its leaders
and all families with your loving gaze.
Hear our prayers in this time of fear and anxiety:
Lift up our drooping spirits, renew our hope
and give us your courage and patience in the face of uncertainty.
Enkindle in us a strong faith,
that those who suffer may be united more closely to Jesus on the Cross,
and that those who must helplessly watch the pain of others
may draw strength from our Mother Mary
who stood by the Cross of her Son.
Grant that Christ’s sufferings may inflame our zeal
to stand by those in need
and give ourselves for the well-being of all society.
Bring an end to this pandemic,
restore the sick to health
and guide the endeavours of researchers and health care workers.
In all things may we always give praise and honour
to God, the Father of all families,
through Christ, his Son, our Saviour,
by the power of the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever.
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Supporting Catholic Families
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve and impact life around the world, the Sadlier Company - a Catholic Faith Formation Publisher is offering a number of resources for Catholics looking for both spiritual and practical support.
Resources to support prayer and reflection during this challenging time, and downloadable practical resources to support growing in faith at home and online as catechetical programming is suspended in your Catholic school and parish.
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Livestream Our Lady of Fatima Sanctuary, Portugal
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Praying the Rosary
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Consecration of Canada to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
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On Friday, May 1st, bishops and priests across the country consecrated their diocese, parishes and all of Canada to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, in this time of pandemic.
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Borrow Books for Reflective Reading
