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Oops! We have corrected the video link in Faithful Living section. Our apologies for any confusion this may have caused. Happy Family Day!
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Jesus said to him, “...All things can be done for the one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out, “I believe; help my unbelief!”
~ Mark 9:14-29 | Today's Gospel
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"By the solemn forty days of Lent, the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert. (CCC, 540) ... While retreating to the desert might be impossible on a practical level, our Lenten observance of penance, abstinence, prayer, and almsgiving helps us to grow in Christ daily and to avoid temptation." ~ Bishop McGrattan.
Below are some resources that might help your journey during this season of penance and renewal in preparation for the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.
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- All are welcome to join Bishop McGrattan on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22) at 5 pm, St. Mary's Cathedral.
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| Lenten missions, retreats, and events |
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| Get daily lenten reflections |
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| Lenten calendar and more resources for kids |
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| Almsgiving during Lenten Season |
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| Praying the Stations of the Cross |
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| Resources for Confessions |
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Pastoral Care Ministry Reflection with Fr. Tim
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Tue, Feb. 21 at 10 am, St. Martha's Lethbridge or livestream | Join Fr. Tim Boyle for a monthly reflection on ministry with theme: “Simeon and Anna – Waiting – Grasping the Signs – Finding Our Story”
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A Lenten Journey into Silence - Medication
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Begins on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at St. James', Okotoks & online | 6-week hybrid course to Christian meditation. Discover meditation as a form of prayer for our busy contemporary world.
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Benedictine Spirituality
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Thu, Feb. 23 at 8 pm to 9 pm, Zoom | Learn about Benedictine spirituality and how to live a balanced prayer and work life. Vespers, Lectio Divina, and Study of the Rule of St. Benedict.
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Lenten Twilight Retreat in Lethbridge
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Mon, Feb. 27 at 4:45 pm to 9 pm, Martha Retreat Centre, Lethbridge | Revisit the meaning in our lives and ponder the healing power of forgiveness. Speakers: Mark Nixon & Ellen Wagner.
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A guided prayer and relfection with the religious from Seeds of the Word Community, to prepare and heal our souls and hearts for the coming of Jesus this Easter. 3-evening retreat from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1 at 7pm to 8:30 pm. RSVP info.
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Joignez-vous à Mgr Pierre Goudreault le samedi 4 mars pour une retraite de Carême gratuite à la salle paroissiale de l'église Sainte-Famille, de 14 h 30 à 21 h 30. à 16h45 Profitez d'un après-midi de réflexion avec Mgr Goudreault, auteur de "Quand Jésus pose son regard sur moi".
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World Day Prayer
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Fri, Mar 3, at 9 am to 11 am St. Michael's Parish, Calgary | A morning of prayer, reflection and worship to mark the World Day of Prayer. Mass at 9 am, followed by Adoration and Prayer Service at 11 am.
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First Friday Mass
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Fri, Mar 3 at Noon - Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Calgary | First Friday Mass with Fr. Matthew Emmelkamp and St. John Choir Schola in devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Gift of Hope Retreat for the unemployed
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Mar 3-4 at the FCJ Centre, Calgary | Loss of employment can be trying to our souls and our emotional balance. Find a sense of hope and renewal in this complementary retreat with the FCJ Sisters.
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Young Adults: Do Something Amazing
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Sat. Mar 4 at 10 am to 5 pm, Newman Theological College, Edmonton | Young Adults retreat (18-30) to deepen and share faith, grow in community, and learn about serving as a NET missionary.
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Lenten Day-Away - Advocate for the Poor
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Wed, Mar 8, at 9 am to 3 pm, Mount St. Francis, Cochrane | You are invited for a Lenten Day-Away with theme "Advocate for the Poor". Mass, prayer time, talks, and lunch.
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Fill our Hearts with your love - Twilight Retreat
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Wed, Mar 8, 6 pm, Mount St. Francis, Cochrane | Join Mount St. Francis for a special twilight retreat - an evening of dinner, Lenten talks, and prayer time. Let God's love fill our hearts!
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Laudato Si with Pope Francis Lenten Retreat
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Thu, Mar 9, 7 pm at FCJ Centre | A Lenten evening of prayer and study on Pope Francis' encyclical "On Care for Our Common Home" and take time to remember “We have forgotten that we are dust of the earth”.
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Online Men's Lenten Summit with Dr. Sri
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Sat, Mar 11 at 10 am to noon, Online | "Rising from Ashes" Lenten Men's Summit explores Lent, the Eucharist, and the call to penance. Speakers: Dr. Edward Sri, Bishop Andrew Cozzens and more.
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Lenten Mission in Taber
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Mar 14-15 from 6:30 pm, St. Augustine's Church, Taber | Join speaker Peter Thompson and listen to his talk "Unbound - Five keys to setting us free." Prayer ministry will be offered for those seeking greater freedom and victory in their lives.
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Men's Conference: Memento Mori
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Mar 17/18, St. Michael's Church, Calgary | All men are welcome to a weekend of formation with speakers: Fr. Raymond De Souza & Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers on "Memento Mori: Remember your death and live for heaven".
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What do you have in store for me Lord?
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Sat, Mar. 18 at 9 am, St. Mary's Cathedral | Come hear how God called Fr. Joseph Mary, a Dominican friar with the Vietnamese Dominican Vicariate of Alberta, and learn how he continues to see how much God has in store for him.
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Lenten Day Reflection at Divine Mercy Centre
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Sat, Mar 25 at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm | Wherever you are on your faith journey, the Day Reflection with the Divine Mercy Sisters will help you unravel your true purpose and become the best version of yourself in Christ.
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On February 2nd, 2023, consecrated members from eight different religious communities gathered to celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life on the Feast of Presentation of the Lord. It was a joy-filled day with the celebration of the Eucharist, meaningful conversations that deepened connections, and a delightful meal shared between those present. #CatholicYYC #Vocations #ConsecratedLife
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Create Hope: Stand for the Land
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What would you do if people showed up heavily armed at your front door, and demanded you leave your home? What if they represented a powerful corporation or had the police with them? You might feel shocked, scared or angry. You might react with violence. Or you might comply, afraid for your family’s life and future. This is not a choice anyone should have to make.
Every other day, land and human rights defenders in the Global South are killed, and land owners forced out of their homes due to corporate greed, resulting in polluted waters, destroyed forests, and land that is no longer inhabitable. Let's stand together to protect the human rights and dignity of the poor.
In the face of this, you might ask: what can we do? Development and Peace - Caritas Canada is currently working hard to supports grassroots organizations that defend the dignity and the rights of the poor in the Global South. They need our help. Together we can take a stand for human dignity, create hope, and protect the land.
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Watch this excerpt of an interview of Dr. Jordan Peterson on parenting and the impact on children.
>>> Watch video now
What are your thoughts as parents? How has your experience of parenting and raising children been?
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Consider this…
“Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” ~ Hebrews 12:11
Authentic love builds and requires a lot of effort.
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