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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, Society & Law, and Philosophy along with a minor in Christianity and Culture. Vincent is an alumnus 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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Tag Archives: Covid-19
“Jesus, I Trust in You” – A Reflection on Our World at this Point in History
First, a story of a print of the Divine Mercy: Three years ago, I was in Europe with some fellow colleagues of Chaminade College School and we spent approximately two days in Florence, Italy. When we had time to do … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Catholicism, Christian, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Catholicism, Covid-19, Divine Mercy, Prayer, Ukraine, War and Conflict
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“…and the greatest… is love.” – A Reflection on the COVID-19 Response of the Catholic Church in Vietnam
And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthian 13:13 As Canada finds itself in the start of the fourth wave of COVID-19, looking at the brighter side of things, we … Continue reading
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: 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 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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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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Covid-19 Pandemic Message for Catholics
Dear Friends in Christ, Has this pandemic been worrisome for you? It certainly has been for me lately, being in lecture halls with hundreds of people at the University of Toronto. I have taken precautions to the best of my … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic and Corona, Catholics and Covid-19, Corona virus, Covid-19, Letter, Pandemic
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