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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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Walking Together, Synodally. A Reflection on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Canada
Pope Francis is making an Apostolic Journey to Canada from June 24-30, 2022 with the main goal of expressing his closeness with the Indigenous People of Canada – a group that has suffered much under the threats of colonialisation and … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Catholicism, Christian, Mission, Pope Francis
Tagged Canadian Papal Visit, Indigenous Apology, Indigenous Peoples, Marcher Ensemble, Papal Apology, Papal Visit, Papal Visit to Canada, Penitential Pilgrimage, Pope Francis, Synod on Synodality, Truth and Reconciliation, Walking Together
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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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Lectionary Reflection: Ash Wednesday, Year A, B, C
Lectionary Readings: Jl 2:12-18 / Ps 51 / 2Cor 5:20-6:2 / Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 I don’t know about you, but the more Ash Wednesdays that I experience, the deeper I think about who I am and how I should live. … Continue reading
Talking about the Pallium…
On June 29, Pope Francis will bless and give the pallium to new Metropolitan Archbishops to be imposed by the Apostolic Nuncio on their own dioceses. Prior to 2015, the palliums were imposed on Metropolitan Archbishops at St. Peter’s Basilica … Continue reading
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Tagged apostolic nuncio, Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich, January 21, June 29, Pallium, pallium changes, Pallium development, pallium distribution, pallium lambs, pallium mass, pallium pins, Pallium rite, Pallium vestment, pallium wool, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II, Pope Pallium, St. Agnes, Symbol behind the pallium, Vatican Holiday, What is a Palliu, What is a pallium, Who gets palliums, Why are palliums made of wool, Why do archbishops get palliums, Wool for pallium
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A Catholic’s Call To Serve
As my grade 10 year at Chaminade College School came to a close, I once again ran for Student Council hoping to continue with a third year on the Council for the 2017-2018 school year. I have been involved in … Continue reading
Posted in About me, Catholic Reflection, Christian, Evangelization, Pope Francis, School Reflection, Uncategorized, Vincent Pham
Tagged A Catholic's Call to Serve, ACCTS, Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Catholic Call to Serve, Chaminade College School, Christian Service, meaning of Christian Service, Pham, Pope Francis, Serve, Service, Student Council, Student council elections, vice-chair, vice-president, vice-president of student council, Vincent Pham, Washing of the Feet
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Vincent’s Top 5 Moments of 2016
2016 is coming to a close and 2017 is opening its door very soon. In the last moments of the year, the Church sings the Te Deum Laudamus (We Praise Thee, O God) to express the Church’s thanksgiving to God for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, 2017, Archdiocese of Toronto, Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich, Fr. Ed, Good Shepherd Ministries, Jubilee of Mercy, Letter from Pope Francis, New Wordpress, New Year, New Year 2017, New Year's Eve 2016, New Year's Reflection, New Year's Resolution, NYE, NYE2016, Old Year, Pope Francis, Steubenville Toronto, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Volunteer work, Wordpress
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Merciful Shepherds: Shepherds in Parish, School and Family
Note: Last Sunday was the 4th Sunday of Easter, may also be commonly known as Good Shepherd Sunday. The CCCB Ordo also makes mention this day as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This year was no ordinary 4th Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Catholicism, Christian, Evangelization, Jubilee of Mercy, Liturgy of the Hours, Mission, Pope Francis, School Reflection, Uncategorized
Tagged Divine Office, Family, Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd, Jubilee of Mercy, Leadership, Mercy, Papa Francesco, Parish', Pastors, Pope Francis, Prayer, Responsibility, School, Shepherd, Shepherds, TCDSB, Toronto Catholic District School Board
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Triduum Holy Thursday: Celebrating Eucharist, Priesthood and Love
Holy Thursday begins the climax of the Liturgical Year which we call the Triduum. The word Triduum means three days. The Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and ends with Evening Prayer II of … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Reflection, Catholicism, Christian, Holy Week, Lent, Paschal Triduum, Pope Francis, Priesthood, Uncategorized
Tagged Eucharist, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, Holy Orders, Holy Thursday, Holy Week, Jesus, Love, Mass, Pope Francis, Pray, Priest, Priesthood, Sacraments, Servant, Serve, Triduum, Virtue of Love, Washing of the Feet
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