A weekly journal by Bishop François Thibodeau, C.J.M.
The following documents are offered in PDF format
English Translations by Fr. Leo Grégoire, I.V.D.
May the Year 2001 Be Good to You! - December 27, 2000
Jubilee Year / Jesus Yesterday, Today, and Forever / Eucharistic Congresses / Day-to-Day Activities / Rising to the Challenges
May Jesus Be the Centre of Your Life! - December 20, 2000
You Are at the Centre of Our Lives / Required Steps / At the Heart of Our Faith / At the Heart of Our Church / At the Heart of Our World
My Brother Knights - December 13, 2000
Decisive Priorities / The Founder's Dream / A People of Life and a People for Life / Admiration and Hope / My Hopes As Bishop
Patron Feast of the Diocese - December 6, 2000
The Immaculate Conception History / In Our Milieu / The First Bishop's Petition / Rediscovering Mary's Mission
Why We Give Gifts at Christmas - November 22, 2000
A Very Pertinent Question / Reasons of Faith / Distributing Or Exchanging / Attitude of Mutuality / Back to Basics / The Most Beautiful Night
Essential Co-Responsibility - November 15, 2000
Remote Preparation / An Indispensable Passage / No Small Challenge! / Varied Tasks / Community Tasks
The Poppy of Loyalty - November 8, 2000
Gratitude / The Many Blessed / November / "Forward, You Honest Ones!" / Year 2000 Diocesan Award
Federal Elections 2000 - November 1, 2000
A Gospel at Work / Numerous Requests / A Time of Dialogue / At the Heart of Daily Activity / A Humble Prayer
Canadian Bishop's General Meeting - October 25, 2000
Period of Solidarity and Hope / Seeds of Hope / Forward, Women of the World! / Forward, Youth of the World! / A Historic Moment / Forward! Carry on Your Mission! / New Brunswick Bishops
Solidarity, Fidelity, and Mission - October 18, 2000
Support for the March of Women / Weak Economic Power / Challenging Situations / A Major Anniversary / Mission Sunday
The Edmundston-Boma Communion - October 11, 2000
An Unexpected Offer / Major Obstacles / Even Greater Obstacles / A Demanding Arrangement / Objectives of the Year 2000-2001 / Only A Beginning
"Gardener of Love" - September 20, 2000
A Vision of Faith / Appreciation for the Artists
Peace According to Blessed John XXIII - September 13, 2000
Pacem in Terris / A Noble Task / A Centre of Love / Peacemakers / A Secret / Prayer for Peace / A Marvellous Gift
Good Pope John - September 6, 2000
My Predecessors / Ties with Canada / Decrees of Beatification / A Precious Legacy / "The Church Rejoices"
Schooling: A Time of Discovery - August 30, 2000
A Measure of Quality / A Biblical Reference / A Common Task / A Jubilee Year / The Year 2000 / Wonder and Marvel
"It Is Good to Be Here" - August 23, 2000
Amazement at the Unexpected / An Unforgettable Meeting / Transfigured Lives / Abiding Presence / Helpful Encounters
Happy 2000-2001 Pastoral Year! - August 16, 2000
Under the Sign of the Assumption / A Snapshot of a Church to Come / Welcome, Father Joseph! / Other Mandates / Priorities for 2000-2001
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (5) - August 9, 2000
Richness of Our Presbyterium / Men of the Deep / Ten Years after the Diocesan Synod / Turned to the Future / An Unfinished Letter
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (4) - August 2, 2000
Jubilee Activities / A Presentation of Christian Marriage / Pastoral Visitations / A Fruitful Dialogue / Reasons for the Visitations / Edmundston Presbyterium / Towards a Church-As-Communion
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (3) - July 26, 2000
Ties to Maintain / Jubilee 2000 / Compassion /Eucharistic Congresses / Summary Report of Congresses / Eucharist, Family, and Communities / The Church Is Renewed
"Let the Spirit Burst Forth" (2) - July 19, 2000
Pastoral Readjustments / A Dynamic and Permanent Path / An Appropriate Solution / 15 August 1999 / Family- and Parish-Based Religious Education / A New Departure / A Promising Conclusion
Do Not Be Afraid to Witness to Your Faith - June 28, 2000
An Awful Betrayal / An Outstanding Witness / "Do Not Be Afraid!" / Under the Sign of Excellence / Pride, Daring, Eagerness / Ever-Present Gifts
Panis Angelicus! - June 14, 2000
An Amazing Legacy / Tantum Ergo / "A Mission of Love" / "For Two Thousand Years" / Musical Tradition / Source and Summit of Life
You Shall Be A Happy Priest! - May 24, 2000
A Short Prayer / A Call to Welcome / A Gospel to Proclaim / A Prophet of Hope / In Service to Others / Full Time! / A Divine Task
A May Day Message - April 26, 2000
A Daily Prayer / Love of Work / The Dignity of All / Distribution of Wealth / Unacceptable Situations / Weekly Rest / New Millennium
Be Messengers of Joy, Alleluia! - April 19, 2000
Unforgettable Meetings / Instrument of Peace / In the Midst of Daily Activity / A Message of Joy / In the Midst of Our Lives / Major Commitments
Saint-Jacques Pastoral Visitation - April 12, 2000
Historical Background / Noteworthy Development / Saint-Jacques [St. James]: The Name / Prominent Activities / Meeting the Deaneries PEACs
A Tribute to Father Lewis Long - April 5, 2000
To the End of the Road / A Communicator / A Demanding Ministry / The Enigma of Suffering / Towards Beatitude / Towards A Certain Serenity
Pastoral Visitation to Green River - March 29, 2000
History / Active Parish / Reflection of Love / Memorable Meetings / Splendid Testimony
Forgiveness and Homecoming - March 15, 2000
Watchfulness / Hardness of Heart / A Wise Prayer / "I Desire Mercy." / The Three Parables / Reaching for Forgiveness / What If It Were Today?
I Support the Women's World March - March 8, 2000
World March / Goals of the March / Invisible Work / Unbelievable Rate of Poverty / Struggle against Violence / Challenging Situations
Congratulations to Our Pastoral Teams! - February 23, 2000
Generosity and New Vigour / A Privileged Place / Too High an Ideal / Getting at the Essential / A Hope / Demands from Pastors / Parish Annual Meetings
Why Marriage Annulments? - February 16, 2000
Dignity of Marriage / Validity Assumed / Couples in Difficulty / Grounds for Annulment / Why Get A Marriage Annulment? / How Does One Obtain Such An Annulment?
A Celebration of Our Love - February 2, 2000
To the Dignity of Sacrament / Where Is Love? / Touching God! / The Great Love / Proclaim to the World / Divine Tenderness / Prayer
A Community Celebration for Lovers - January 26, 2000
Economic Causes / Doing Otherwise! / Solidarity / Freedom / A Great Mystery / Earnest Prayer
A Message to Lovers - January 19, 2000
Twist and Spiral / A World of Poetry / It Is Love / A Surprising Text / Living in Love / Living with the Heart
"Christian, Recognise Your Dignity!" - January 12, 2000
A Time of Joy / "Be Aware of Your Dignity!" / The Great Missions / Rediscovering Baptism / Wonderful Catechesis
Already Six Years! - January 5, 2000
Apostolic Letter / More Than A Coincidence! / A Bold Prayer / Constant Service / Episcopal Insignia
