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Vincent Pham, known as The Catholic Man by many of his friends, is a student at the University of Toronto’s Trinity College of the Faculty of Arts and Science pursuing a double major in Ethics, Law and Society, and Philosophy along with a minor in Christianity and Culture. Vincent is an alumni of Chaminade College School in Toronto (Class of 2019). He has a great love for all things Catholic, especially Catholic liturgy.
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Journeying Back to Assisi with Francis and Carlo
Recently in Catholic news, the pilgrimage destination of “Assisi” has been coming up a lot lately. Though living in Toronto, Canada, a part of my heart has been left in Assisi it seems. The two-hours I spent on March 14, … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Travel
Tagged Assisi, Beatification, Carlo Acutis, Francis of Assisi, Holiness, Pilgrimage, Vocation
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A VEYM Youth Leader’s Reflection
On Saturday September 19, 2020, I along with several colleagues from the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement (VEYM) St. Thomas Thiện Chapter in Toronto were sworn in as official youth leaders. This was a milestone as it was ultimately, a culmination … Continue reading
Reflection: Glory and Triumph in the Cross of Christ
September 14 is the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and it is one of my favourite feasts of the Liturgical year. It is said that the day commemorates the occasion in which St. Helen (mother of Emperor … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Catholicism, Christian
Tagged Agape, Cross of Jesus, Exaltation of the Cross
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Charities Must Be Transparent – Column for The Catholic Register
I served two-terms with The Catholic Register as a member of its Youth Speak News Team. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute from time to time. While the summer has been busy and my blogging has been on … Continue reading
Some thoughts and reflections for the Class of 2020
As I sit on my sofa, taking in the fact that my first year of university is now complete, the state of emergency in Ontario possibly extended to July and churches throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto will open their doors … Continue reading
Lectionary Reflection: Solemnity of Pentecost (Mass During the Day), Year A
With the Solemnity of Pentecost this Sunday, we conclude the Season of Easter. What a journey it has been! We went through the 50 days of Easter reading of the various accounts of Jesus’ appearances after rising from the dead, … Continue reading
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Looking Back at First Year U of T: An Experience
My first year of university was gone in a blink of an eye and wow, what a roller-coaster! I think that is the case for many first-year students like myself did not expect to end our first year with online … Continue reading
The Catholic Man’s Top 10 Catholic Reads for Quarantine
1. The Miracle of Hope: Francis Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận; Political Prisoner, Prophet Of Peace The late-Cardinal Francis Xavier Thuận Văn Nguyễn persevered through the darkest nights – thirteen-years in a communist prison in Vietnam, nine of which spent in … Continue reading
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Tagged Book List, Catholic Books, Catholic Must Reads, Covid-19, Quarantine Reads, Top 10 Catholic Reads
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A Reflection for April 23, 2020
It was in my mental calendar – today, April 23rd, 2020, I would be at the St. Cecilia’s Church for the celebration of Mass to pray for the repose of the soul of Thầy Tuấn – a friend, mentor, and … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Christian, Mission, Youth
Tagged Death, Death Reflection, Resurrection, Thầy Tuấn
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Lectionary Reflection: Second Sunday of Easter, Year A
Lectionary Readings: Acts 2:42-47 / Ps 118 / 1Pt 1:3-9 / Jn 20:19-31 In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith — being … Continue reading
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