by cwlnational | Apr 9, 2020 | In the News, Media, News Releases
Pdf My dear sisters, We have been encouraged to read the psalms throughout Lent as they provide so much comfort, especially during this most unusual time. A few of the following passages speak to us now as they did in the time of war and strife. You may wish to read...
by cwlnational | Apr 25, 2019 | Spotlight
A morning of reflection was held by Saint Benedict Parish Council (Halifax, Nova Scotia) on March 30, 2019. Participants shared in a time of prayer following the Lenten theme “Setting Out on the Way Following Jesus”. Submitted by Carol...
by cwlnational | Apr 24, 2019 | Spotlight
St. Michael Parish Council (Waterloo, Ontario) hosted a Lenten mini-retreat on March 12, 2019 with Diocese of Hamilton Director of Catecheis Anne Jamieson. Participants reflected on the St. John’s Bible illumination “Our Life in Community”. The...
by cwlnational | Mar 20, 2019 | Spotlight
I have spent one week “in the desert”, so to speak. What a gift and adventure is the Lenten journey when you take the opportunity to remove yourself from some of the rigours and noise of daily life. I grew up in a small rural community which provided an idyllic...
by cwlnational | Mar 5, 2019 | Media, News Releases, Spotlight
Lenten Message In his 2017 Lenten message, Pope Francis shared, “Lent is the favourable season for renewing our encounter with Christ, living in his word, in the sacraments and in our neighbour… [to] rediscover the gift of God’s word, be purified of the sin that...