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Synodality, Young People & Church

*A presentation by and conversation with Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, Undersecretary for the Vatican Office of the Synod of Bishops

on Synodality, Young People & Church
Friday, January 14, 2022 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. EST
Online event. All are welcome. RSVP: navfdco@gmail.com

Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ is a member of the Xavière Missionaries of Christ Jesus, a specialist in youth ministry and synodality in the Church.

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Holy Week Online Retreat!

*Due to the COVID-19 crisis, The Daughters of St Paul are offering their annual Holy Week Retreat online this year!

There is no cost for this retreat, which includes conferences, prayer opportunities, and more to help you live this week with the Lord in a rich and intentional way, grow in your relationship with Him, and pray about your vocation. The retreat will run from Wednesday, April 8 through Easter Sunday, April 12.

The portal is here: http://daughtersofstpaul.com/Portals/2/holy-week-retreat-2020.html

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Sr. Emily Beata at vocations@paulinemedia.com or 703-549-3086.

Madonna House Summer Program

*Madonna House is offering a summer program for young persons “searching for the deepest meaning of their existence”.

The Program is titled: Love is Stronger: Hope and Faith in the World Today

Madonna House is a community of men and women whose call to live the Gospel of Love has brought them great joy. The Incarnation touches every aspect of life.

If you are between the ages of 19 and 35 and are searching for the deepest meaning of your existence come and experience our daily life of work, prayer and recreation. Hear from our members—women, laymen and priests—about our way of life (The Little Mandate) which you can live anywhere. Come for all 5 weeks or just a minimum of 1 week.

Saturday July 4th – Saturday August 8th

Week 1 July 4–11 Love chose me
– The Encounter that shatters Loneliness

Week 2 July 11–18 Made for Love
– A Christian anthropology

Week 3 July 18–25 Love casts out fear
– Say yes to the Risk

Week 4 July 25–Aug 1 Love is a fire
– the Gospel alight in the world

Week 5 Aug 1–8 Love never fails
– the triumph of the Cross

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Taking a Risk for God: Vocation to religious life! – Ottawa

The Daughters of Wisdom and the Montfort Fathers/Brothers – Congregations without Borders

Inviting women and men 18+ interested to reflect on their call

Theme Lord, what do you want me to do?

Where? When?
424 Montreal Rd. (in front of Our Lady of Lourdes Church)
Saturday June 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch offered)

The same session given in Montreal at a later date

Information/registration by May 31:

Sr. Claudette Bélanger 613- 749-1466 bclaudette17@gmail.com

Taking a Risk for God: Vocation to religious life! – Sudbury

The Daughters of Wisdom (Montfort Sisters) – A Congregation without Borders

Inviting women 18+ interested to reflect on their call

Theme: Lord, what do you want me to do?

Where? When?
St- Jean-de-Brébeuf Church, Sudbury
(26 Kathleen – corner of Notre-Dame – in the basement)

Saturday May 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch offered)

The same session later given in Ottawa and Montreal

Information/registration by May 19:

Sr. Monique Potvin – 705-356- 7262 – moniqpotv@hotmail.com

Join the Oblates, the Redemptorists and the Jesuits for a Retreat Weekend in the Rockies

*June 14-16, 2013

Fr. Ken Thorson O.M.I., Fr. David Purcell C.Ss.R., & Fr. Mbugua S.J., will host a retreat in Canmore, AB for young Catholic men (18 – 35 years) who are interested in a weekend of community and prayer. We’ll be hiking, praying and talking about our journey with God.

Canmore and the Rockies will be our backdrop. Join with others like yourself who are seeking to know God’s will for their lives.

The weekend will begin on Friday, June 14th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. and finish on Sunday, June 16 with lunch. Accommodation and food are provided. There is no charge. You must arrange your own transportation to Canmore.

To register or for more information contact:

Fr Ken Thorson at 587 985 3553 or kenthorson9@gmail.com

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