What is love? Is it a simple concept or feeling? Love, for Catholics, is primarily a person who desires to be our constant and holy companion. This person is none other than Jesus, who sacrificed himself on the cross to demonstrate God’s boundless love for us. He assures us of
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One day while Saint Francis was praying before a crucifix in a church that was in need of repair and renovation, he heard Christ speak to him from the crucifix: “Francis, go and rebuild my Church.” At first, he thought it was a call to renovate the church building, but soon
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Next April Feature Speaker: Twin Flames on Wednesday, April 12th from 7-8:30 p.m. Multi-Award-Winning chart-topping Canadian Indigenous Duo Twin Flames are a husband-wife band made up of Jaaji and, Chelsey June. Together they build bridges across cultures, continents, and styles, Twin Flames, provides a richness of personal history and musical
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The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! (Matthew 26.14-26) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Homily of Bishop Guy Desrochers for the Chrism Mass Given at the Cathedral in Pembroke, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 The
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Message from the Bishop for Easter Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At last the great feast of Easter has arrived! A feast of life, of springtime and renewal that brings supernatural joy to our hearts. Let us then cease our weeping, for the life that
Continue readingGiven at the Cathedral in Pembroke, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Homily of Bishop Guy Desrochers for the Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass is one of the most beautiful and meaningful liturgies that we celebrate during Holy Week, and I would add perhaps throughout the whole year. Why is that so?
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The old violin sat battered and worn, a relic of a forgotten time. Its strings were loose, and the wood was scarred, and the auctioneer’s voice was filled with apathy as he tried to sell it to the highest bidder. But no one wanted it; it was barely worth a
Continue readingNext April Feature Speaker: Aimee Bailey on Wednesday, April 5th from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Aimee Bailey is a Knowledge Keeper from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the Spokesperson for The Circle of Turtle Lodge, and an Algonquin College graduate. She holds an Honours Degree in the Humanities from York University
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Once upon a time, there was a man who adopted a loyal dog. The man loved the dog dearly, but as the dog aged, he made a tragic decision. He took the dog to a nearby lake, intending to drown him. In the middle of the lake, he tied a
Continue readingWhen you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he. (John 8.1-11) FROM THE DIOCESE We’ve moved! Please note the Diocesan Offices new mailing address effective immediately is: 284 Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 5A8. Prayers For the repose of the soul of
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