A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS I encourage you to respond enthusiastically to the invitation of Share Lent 2022, which is being organized by Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada under the theme People and Planet First. This campaign is an expression of the Gospel message and of the Church’s social teaching, both of which take into consideration the integral development of the human person. The funds that are gathered then will allow Development and Peace to fulfill its mission and to transform lives in almost 30 countries around the world. Therefore, I invite you, in Christ’s name, to support the Share Lent 2022 campaign. Fraternally in our Lord, † Raymond Poisson Bishop of Saint-Jérôme and Mont-Laurier President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)
Website of the Week: The 3-Minute Retreat An outreach of Ignatian spirituality, is a peaceful online prayer experience that helps the user re-connect with God and re-centre the day. Changing daily, the website and app provide a mini retreat, with a Scripture passage, tranquil music, and questions to prompt reflection. Join the over 40,000 3-Minute Retreat users who return each day to enrich their spirituality and rest in God’s loving presence. Access it at : www.newpilgrimpath.ie.
Join Sr. Debbie Peters, CSM, on Zoom every Thursday from 1:30-3:00 pm from March 10 to April 14 to reflect on Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future by Pope Francis. In the Covid crisis, Francis saw the world’s inequity & the resilience of many that can rescue our planet. Here he explores how to handle upheaval in our lives and the world at large. Fee is $40 which includes the book. Register with srdebpeters52@gmail.com
Dr. Joan Campbell, CSM, is offering five Zoom sessions on the Parables of Jesus. Every Thursday from March 10th to April 7th (6:45 to 8:00 PM), we will study one of the following parables of Jesus: The Sower, the Good Samaritan, the Banquet, the Widow & Judge, & the Prodigal Son. Fee $25. To register contact Sister Joan at drjoancsm@gmail.com
“Making Choices in Daily Life” will be the topic of a 7-session discernment program Wednesdays (10-11:30 am) from March 2 to April 13. This Zoom program will be based on The Way of Discernment, a book by author & professor Dr. Elizabeth Liebert SNJM. The presentations will explore Liebert’s practical approach to discerning key decisions in our life. Facilitators will be Gilles Michaud, Leah Michaud, Julia Donahoe-MacDougald & Roseanne Macdonald, members of the P.E.I. Local of the Atlantic Association of the Spiritual Exercises Apostolate (AASEA). Fee is $20. To register, email drjoancsm@gmail.com
Registration is OPEN for the Teen Encounter Alumni Retreat! Join us on Saturday, March 12 at St. Paul’s Parish in Summerside from 2:00pm-9:30pm. We’ll have talks, Adoration, and music. More details and registration are available at: https://youth.dioceseofcharlottetown.com/teen-encounter/. Registration closes on Monday, March 7th, and all CPHO Guidelines will be followed.