Living our faith requires the understanding a variety of topics. Please see below for a collection of useful reference links to help anyone interested in furthering or refreshing their knowledge of our basic faith.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
See as well:
Prayer is conversation with God. In Prayer: “Heart speaks to Heart” (“Cor ad cor loquitur”), as the Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman’s motto reminds us.
The Catechism defines prayer, art. 2559, as follows: “Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God,” (quoting St. John Damascene De fide orth. 3.24: PG 94, 1089C). Prayer is God’s gift, it is a covenant, and a communion that we enter into at the moment of Baptism. Catechism 2565: “...the life of prayer is the habit of being in the presence of the thrice-holy God and in communion with him.”
Catechism 2644, speaks of the types of prayer as: prayer of Blessing, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, and Praise. All find their place within a larger regimen of prayer that includes “… the Sunday (and daily) Eucharistic celebration; Eucharistic Adoration; regular Confession; Examination of Conscience; mental prayer and meditation; moments of silence and private prayer. Church tradition recommends the Liturgy of the Hours; Prayer with Scripture (Lectio Divina); periodical Spiritual Exercises & Retreats; spiritual direction; Marian devotions such as the Rosary; the “Way of the Cross” (“Via Crucis”) and other pious exercises; and the fruitful reading on Lives of the Saints.”
Prayer Quotes:
St. Thérèse of Lisieux speaks of prayer as: “a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven...a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.”
St. Maximilian Kolbe: “Prayer makes the world anew. Prayer is the necessary condition for the rebirth and life of every soul.”
“Prayer is the test of everything; prayer is also the source of everything; prayer is the driving force of everything; prayer is also the director of everything. If prayer is right, everything is right. For prayer will not allow anything to go wrong.” Theophan the Recluse, (1815–94)
See as well:
https://www.archtoronto.org/our-catholic-faith/prayers
https://rcav.org/prayer-spirituality/
https://universalis.com/
http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Prayer.htm
If you are a Roman Catholic who has been away from the Church or from the practice of your faith, we would like to invite you to consider becoming an active member again.
Holy Rosary Parish provides ways to welcome back inactive Catholics. Visit our Website: www.holyrosary.ca for more information, not only on our church but about your faith, the sacraments, and many other great links.
For further information or help you can also call our parish office at 416-923-8471 and we will be happy to assist you.
Becoming a Catholic (RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a sacramental process whereby adults are welcomed and received into the Catholic Church. This program is offered to persons interested in exploring our faith with the intention of becoming Roman Catholic. For more info about RCIA, please contact the Parish Office.
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We, the faith community of Holy Rosary, strive to foster a joyful encounter with God and our fellow parishioners.
Inspired by the Holy Spirit in Christ, we are called to serve all of our community, especially those most in need.
354 St. Clair Ave. West
Toronto, Ontario, M5P 1N4
office@hrp.longbeardco.com
416-923-8471
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Dear Holy Rosary Church Parishioners,
Sincerest thanks to you for your ongoing support during this time of uncertainty. It has been wonderful to see so many of you at Mass since we re-opened in June. We are especially grateful to the volunteers who have helped to ensure that our church is a safe place to gather!
As you are aware, the number of new COVID-19 cases in the Greater Toronto Area has increased significantly in recent days and, at present, Toronto and Peel Regions have entered into the “Lockdown Stage” as identified by the Province of Ontario.
For this reason, as of Monday, November 23rd 2020, we must restrict attendance inside the church to 10 people, including priests hearing confessions or a staff member/volunteer to monitor capacity restrictions. Unfortunately, owing to these measures, public Masses must be temporarily cancelled. Priests will continue to celebrate private Mass daily for the intentions of parishioners and for those suffering from Covid-19.
Our Church will remain open for private prayer Monday to Saturday from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and for the faithful to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. On Sunday, the Church will remain open for private prayer from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
Weddings, funerals and baptisms will be restricted to 10 persons, including those who are involved in ministry (priest, cantor, etc.). First Holy Communions and Confirmations will be postponed at this time.
Until we are able to gather again to celebrate the Mass together in our church, I would encourage you to view our weekly Mass online here or any of the livestream/ televised Masses available at www.archtoronto.org.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your continued prayers and support. During these unprecedented times we continue to rely upon your help to continue to carry out our mission and to support our community outreach.
The 2021 Sunday Collection Envelopes are available for pick up by appointment only, please contact Angeli directly to make arrangements.
Despite these new restrictions, we will make every effort to continue our outreach to you. We also ask that you find opportunities to assist those who are vulnerable or alone among us.
We will continue to update you as the situation evolves right here on our website.
We pray that you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy. May God continue to bless you now and always!
If you know a parishioner who does not use the internet, please share this update with them.
Pax Christi,
Msgr. Robert Nusca
Pastor
