A weekly journal by
Bishop François Thibodeau, C.J.M.
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English Translations by Fr. Leo Grégoire, I.V.D.
  • A Happy and Holy New Year 2005! - December 29, 2004
    Year of Exemplary Generosity / A Year of Thanksgiving / Financial Campaign and More! / 2004 Pastoral Visitation / Vibrant Communities / New Year's Blessing
  • "Come and Behold Him, the King of Angels" - December 22, 2004
    "My Lord and my God" / Many Addresses / A First Hymn / From Bethlehem to the Upper Room / Christmas is Love!
  • The Diocese of Edmundston Turns Sixty (2) - December 15, 2004
    World of the Little Ones / A Letter to the Successors of John Paul II / Freedom of Conscience / The Church Needs... / An Exchange of Love
  • The Diocese of Edmundston Turns Sixty (1) - December 8, 2004
    A Long Journey / Revealing Statistics / A Youthful Church / Call to Holiness
  • "In the Father's Garden Let Us Sow Hope" - December 1, 2004
    Creator of Hope / Living Examples / Wonderful Vitality / The Garden of God / Beings of Hope
  • A Juridic Redefinition of Marriage - November 24, 2004
    A Rapid Evolution / Contested Rights / Fundamental Difficulties / Opposing Forces / Major Stakes
  • Choosing Hope - November 17, 2004
    Fighting Terrorism / Enemies Within / Persistent Enemies / Acknowledged Weaknesses / Prayer for Peace / Blessings
  • "Family, Become What You Are!" - November 10, 2004
    Challenges / Love is Service / Messenger of Love / Bearer of Life / Family Life: A Mystery
  • Enriching Bishops' Meetings - November 3, 2004
    With the Atlantic Region Bishops / With the Bishop of Boma / With the Bishops of Canada / With the Atlantic Region Major Superiors
  • Parrainage Tiers-Monde, Congratulations! - October 27, 2004
    Source of the Motivation / Building Bridges / Truly human Approaches / The Cries of Humankind
  • Respect for the Environment - October 19, 2004
    Wonder and Fear / Religious Crisis / Ecological Problems / Love Life!
  • The Eucharist at the Heart of Our Lives - October 12, 2004
    Why a Year of the Eucharist? / Many Questions / A Few Answers / A Few Suggestions / A Beautiful Hymn
  • "Building Dynamic Communities Enlivened by Youth" - October 5, 2004
    Unity of Action/ Family-Based Catechesis and More / The 2004 Pastoral Visitation / The Eucharist / Priority for 2004-2005 / Appropriate Means / A Challenging Parable
  • Family Portraits (2) - September 28, 2004
    A Precious Commodity: Time / The Working World / Sex Education / The Media / Subsidiarity
  • Family Portraits (1) - September 21, 2004
    Happy Families / Particular Challenges / Families and Life Itself Are Scorned / Many Faces of the Family/ Serious Threats / Free-Falling Demographics
  • Witnesses of God's Love (9) - September 14, 2004
    Testimony: Much Agreement between the Couple / Testimony: Always Kindling the Fire of Our Love / Testimony: We Are a Foster Family / Testimony: The Village Church
  • Witnesses of God's Love (8) - September 7, 2004
    Testimony: Bound to Love / Testimony: A Commitment before God / Testimony: He Was the Centre of Our Love / Testimony: With God's Great Dream
  • Witnesses of God's Love (7) - August 31, 2004
    Testimony: In the Way of Trust and Forgiveness / Testimony: Our Marriage is a "Ménage à Trois" / Testimony: For One Another, and through one Another / Testimony: The Love and Goodness of God
  • Witnesses of God's Love (6) - August 24, 2004
    Forgiveness / Prayer / Family / Community/ Commitment / Testimony: The Lord has Worked Wonders
  • Ave Maris Stella - August 17, 2004
    Your Story Is an Epic / Bearers of the Cross / The Eudists in Acadia / The Call of August 15
  • Witnesses of God's Love (5) - August 10, 2004
    Fruitfulness of marriage / Guided to a Community of Love / Communication / Affection / Testimony: With Love and Conviction
  • We Bear A Precious Treasure - August 3, 2004
    "What's It Give?" / 86,400 Dollars / Christ is Everything in All of You / Gospel Treasure / We Are Precious
  • Witnesses of God's Love (4) - July 27, 2004
    The Sacrament of Matrimony / Mutual Sanctification / Vocation to Holiness / Unity and Indissolubility of Marriage / Testimony: Giving without Counting the Cost
  • Witnesses of God's Love (3) - July 20, 2004
    Spirit of Strength / Spirit of Worship and Praise / Enlightened by a Lifegiving Teaching / Created in the Image of God / Testimony: With Aging, Our Love Has Grown
  • Witnesses of God's Love (2) - July 13, 2004
    Spirit of intelligence / Spirit of Counsel / Spirit of Knowledge / Spirit of Filial Love / Testimony: God at The Centre of Our Life as a Couple
  • Witnesses of God's Love (1) - July 6, 2004
    Eleventh Pastoral Letter / Cries from the Heart / Graced with Wonderful Gifts / Spirit of Wisdom / Testimony: A Commitment to Mutual Support
  • "Through Another Door to Conquer the Future" - June 29, 2004
    At the Origins of the Madawaska Region / A Tribute to the Pioneers / Makers of Our Destiny / A Springboard
  • Appointments 2004 - June 22, 2004
    Diocesan Directors / Parish Officials
  • Bravo ! To the Builders of Our Church - June 15, 2004
    Wonderful Results / Surprising Results / Promising Results / Increased Results / Unforgettable Results
  • Big Signs of Love in Our Lives (2) - June 8, 2004
    The Breath of Jesus / Someone to Know / A Meal That Starts in a Funny Way / A Tradition of Covenant and of Life
  • Big Signs of Love in Our Lives (1) - June 1, 2004
    "I Love You" / The Best of Signs / Baptism / Reconciliation / Open My Eyes
  • "See How They love One Another!" - May 25, 2004
    The Eighth Day / Basic Elements / A New Commandment / In the Spirit of Jesus
  • His Love Is Everlasting! - May 18, 2004
    Daily Prayer / Wise Management / Modesty and Simplicity
  • A Review of My Pastoral Visitation (4) - May 11, 2004
    Ongoing Formation / According to the Rhythm of Parishes / New Radio Station / Viability of Our Diocese / At the Threshold of the New Millennium
  • A Review of My Pastoral Visitation (3) - May 4, 2004
    Pastoral Readjustments / Thirty-five Thousand Absent / Four Dimensions / Mutual Commitment
  • A Review of My Pastoral Visitation (2) - April 27, 2004
    Wanted: Religious Sisters and Brothers / Wanted: Parish Leaders / Religious Formation / New Birth to Hope
  • With Cap in Hand, for One Last Time! - April 21, 2004
    Marvel/ Let Us Continue Building! / What Hope! / Not Finished Yet!/ Prayers and Gratitude
  • A Review of My Pastoral Visitation (1) - April 14, 2004
    Decrease in Population / People of Deep Faith / People of Deep Love / Priests Wanted / Men of God
  • Building the Body of Christ Together - April 7, 2004
    In Daily Events / Becoming the Body of Christ / The Fullness of Christ / Living in Communion
  • Are Our Sundays Still Easter Sundays? - March 31, 2004
    A "Plucked Sunday" / Should It Disappear? / Examination of Conscience / A Question of Law?
  • Making Friendship Grow - March 24, 2004
    Taking the Means / Taking the Means / Cherished Souvenirs / "The Most Beautiful Gifts of My Life"
  • A Tribute to Father Sylvio Thériault - March 17, 2004
    Love of the Poor / Love of the Word / Love of the Eucharist / Love of Mary / One Love
  • "If All the Guys on Earth..." - March 10, 2004
    Happiness: A Habit? / Along Friendship Road / Jesus Showed His Love / The Important Thing Is to Love / "Give Me a Drink" / Matthew Becomes Jesus' Friend
  • "Lord, My Friend" - March 3, 2004
    "I Shall go with You..." / No Longer Servants but Friends / Love Can be Seen! / Friendly Words / Friendship is so Precious
  • "Turn away from Your Sins and Believe the Good News" - February 25, 2004
    Word of God / People of the Word / Our People / A Network of Friends / "Taming" the Word
  • The Money Received Goes Back to the Parishes - February 18, 2004
    A Long Wait / Every Gift is Important / An Active Faith / If the Objectives Were not Reached... / He Who Sows Bountifully
  • Brother Knights: Forward, March! - February 11, 2004
    The Challenges of Faith Education / The Challenges of the Family / The Challenges of Youth / The Challenges of Holiness / The Challenges of Solidarity
  • The Special Role of the Sick - February 4, 2004
    Inaction and Suffering / Day to Day / The Sick as Missionaries / "Happy Are You Who Weep and Mourn"
  • The Filles de Marie-de-l'Assomption Sisters (f.m.a.) - January 28, 2004
    "A Sign Appeared in the Heavens" / In Our Diocese / "From the River to Its Source" / An Outstanding Presence / Fertile Soil
  • Tell Me What You Desire and I'll Tell You Who You Are! - January 21, 2004
    Simeon's Desire / A Fervent Desire / Desiring the Invisible / An Ever-Valuable Secret / Life of My Life
  • That Love May Be from Age to Age... - January 14, 2004
    A Challenging Fidelity / A Love Story / We Are the Body of Christ / The Future is in Our Hands / His Love Will Continue
  • Towards A New Decade - January 7, 2004
    Onward for Another Ten Years! / "Don't Forget That It Is the Drops of Water..." / Admirable Generosity / Let Us Continue...