Bulletin

What does listening deeply really means? The articles in this issue of the CRC Bulletin attempt to address this question. It is an invitation to listen to the voice of the voiceless, to welcome others in the way they express and understand themselves, to welcome unconditionally refugees and displaced persons, to listen to a Muslim woman speak about her faith and life of prayer. Openhearted listening to others is allowing oneself to welcome them in their difference and thus be transformed in order to live together in harmony.

In this issue, the eight members of the CRC’s Theological Commission chose to focus their articles on “embracing fragilities and limits we are experiencing in our congregations and church today, and the possibilities for new life when faced with these challenges.”

This issue of the CRC Bulletin is in link with our General Assembly held in May 2018. The four articles are inspired by Elena Lasida’s presentation on the encyclical Laudato Si’. She identified three key concepts: Everything is connected! Everything is given! Everything is fragile! Timothy Scott, CSB, introduces these key concepts as a whole. The three articles that follow present each of these key elements.

In this issue of the CRC Bulletin, three articles speak of mission from the standpoint of Pope Francis’ call to: “advance along the path of a pastoral and missionary conversion.” What then is the contribution of consecrated life to this missionary shift? The end of life and the medically assisted death have become important issues in our society. Father Jean-Marc Barreau, spiritual guide in palliative care at the Marie-Clarac Hospital in Montreal, and Sister Nuala Kenny, SC, share with us their experience.

In this issue, the members of the Theological Commission chose to focus their articles on the integrity of Christian hope. A theme that has been recurrent through recent papal addresses and documents.

Journeying towards Reconciliation – In a spirit of reconciliation with Aboriginal Peoples, the Canadian Religious Conference (CRC) in 2017 organized one-day meetings on the theme of Meeting with Indigenous Peoples. The purpose was to learn through listening and dialogue with the hope of re-establishing connections. This issue of the CRC Bulletin is in continuity with these CRC meetings. Its rich content offers a reflection on reconciliation, testimonies and initiatives of encounter, of dialogue and of listening to First Nations.

In this issue, we explore two contemporary themes: welcoming others and of passing on our heritage. Opening up to the other and welcoming the stranger leave no one indifferent in the context where refugees and immigrants are one of the most burning issues of our time. It involves its share of challenges, but also promises and […]

In this issue, the members of the Theological Commission delved into two priorities highlighted by participants at the 2016 General Assembly: Moving together towards a new world-view and rethink relations between women and men. To access the entire Bulletin, please click on the following link: CRC Bulletin – Volume 14, Issue 1 – Winter 2017 To access […]

In this issue, religious women and men talk about how change can become a path of growth and life. To access the entire Bulletin, please click on the following link: CRC Bulletin – Volume 13, Issue 3 – Fall 2016 To access each article separately, click on the underlined title of your choice. All articles are […]

In this issue, major superiors talk about their mission as leaders, the challenges they have to take up while nurturing Hope. This issue provides input on the theme of the upcoming General Assembly. We hope it will foster the reflection of CRC members as they prepare to attend the Assembly on May 26-29, 2016. To access the entire Bulletin, please […]