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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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2020 Christmas Letter and Meditation
Dear friends, The Christmas season has once again come to the face of the earth, reminding us of the Incarnation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who was born in the stable of Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. This celebration of … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Catholicism, Christian
Tagged Charity, Christmas Letter, Covid-19, Pandemic, True Meaning of Christmas
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Lectionary Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B
Lectionary Readings: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 / Ps 89 / Rom 16:25-27 / Lk 1:26-38 As we proceed into the last days of the Advent Season, especially during Masses from December 17 to December 24 before the Eve … Continue reading
Lectionary Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent, Year B
Lectionary Readings: Is 49:1-5,9-11 / Ps 85 / 2Pt 3:8-14 / Mk 1:1-8 “But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.” 2Pt 3:13 It has been nearly a … Continue reading
Catholic Pilgrimage Site Livestreams Compilation
As COVID-19 continues to make its second wave around the world and some regions throughout the world has seen a tightening of restrictions to limit the spread the virus. Making pilgrimages is not a high possibility for many. However, the … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Media, Catholicism, Travel
Tagged Assisi, Basilicas, Bl. Carlo Acutis, Covid-19, Fatima, Livestream, Lourdes, Pilgrimage, Sacred Sites, Vatican
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The Echoing Voices of Young Martyrs
As a University student, who does not want some University swag? As a first-year undergraduate student, within my first month, went to the University of Toronto’s Bookstore to pick up a navy-blue sweater with that says, “University of Toronto – … 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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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
Posted in Catholicism, Uncategorized
Tagged Book List, Catholic Books, Catholic Must Reads, Covid-19, Quarantine Reads, Top 10 Catholic Reads
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Lectionary Reflection: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, Year A, B and C
“Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead.” Jn 20:9 Is it Easter already? It … Continue reading
Lectionary Reflection: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year A
Lectionary Reflection: Mt 21:1-11 (Procession) / Is 50:4-7 / Ps 22 / Phil 2:6-11 / Mt 26:14—27 The Liturgy of Palm Sunday begins my most favourite time of the Liturgical Year – Holy Week. The whole Church begins Holy Week … Continue reading
Reflecting on the Pope’s Extraordinary Urbi et Orbi in the midst of COVID-19 Pandemic
While the Pope gives an Urbi et Orbi blessing twice a year, this one was widely shared, partially because unlike the ordinary ones, it was given during a time that was convenient for most people (at least Canadians). Or, some … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Catholicism, Christian, Lent, Mission, Uncategorized
Tagged Blessing, Calming of the Storm, Catholic and COVID-19, Coronavirus Pandemic, Covid-19, Eucharistic Adoration, Eucharistic Blessing, Pope Francis, Pope Francis Meditation, Pope Mediation, Urbi et Orbi
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