Emmaus Productions is delighted to announce the launch of our new online video series “Landscapes of the Soul” by internationally acclaimed spiritual writer, Margaret Silf. It offers image and text reflections and prayer on life’s journey, which are inspired by the natural landscapes that we encounter in our lives.
Read moreJoin us on October 3, 2020 for a PEI Cycling with Sisters bicycle ride from St. Peter’s to Morell and back (24 km). This is an organized, recreational group ride at a pace for all ages with meaningful prayer stops. Its mission is to create a shared spiritual adventure for sisters and local communities through bike rides. This ride is designed to be COVID compliant.
Read moreIn the liturgical calendar, February 2nd is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II chose this date to institute a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. On this occasion, Br. Louis Cinq-Mars, OFM Cap, CRC President, addressed a message to all Women and Men Religious in Canada.
Read moreA major driver of human trafficking is neoliberalism, the dominant economic model of our time. It relentlessly promotes the assumption that creating wealth for those businesses and individuals who are already well-off will “trickle down” to those in greatest need. […] Pope Francis has implored us to “promote a new way of thinking about human beings, life, society and our relationship with nature”.
Read moreOn Sunday, April 26, will take place the 41st Christian Commemoration of the Shoah. On this occasion, Christian communities are invited to commemorate the Shoah during their religious services, few days after Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) is being observed on Tuesday April 21st.
Read moreIntervention of Fr. Michael Czerny, SJ, on the World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, also the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita.
Read moreSummary: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Marie Rivier House of Prayer: a collaboration between associates and religious unique to Canada Elder care manor appeals to both religious orders and lay people (The Catholic Register) The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking Jesuit Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage Click here to read this issue.
Read moreThe Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle received gratefully the recent announcement of the upcoming visit of First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegations with Our Holy Father Pope Francis at the Vatican to take place from March 28 to April 1, 2022. To make this encounter a true journey toward reconciliation, the Circle proposes two initiatives.
Read moreThe CRC’s General Assembly is an opportunity for the leaders of Catholic religious congregations of women and men religious in Canada to meet and share their experience, to reflect on important issues and to celebrate together. The chosen theme of the 33rd edition was: “A Present Hope: Reading the Signs of the Times.” Sister Laurence Loubières, XMCJ, and Father Gilles Mongeau SJ, have been the facilitators of this General Assembly proposed in a virtual way given the health restrictions in place. This process took place from January to May 2021.
Read morePrayer composed by Sabrina Di Matteo. Originally published in French for Vie liturgique magazine and Mission chez nous, a Quebec-based organization dedicated to Christian solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. “Kateri, if you were among us, what would your eyes see? People living side by side: Native Peoples, settlers, immigrants, refugees… […]”
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