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.
  • Happy and Holy New Year 2006!December 28, 2005
    Year of the Eucharist / Year of Gratitude / Satisfaction / Expectations / Always under Construction!
  • The Word Became FleshDecember 21, 2005
    The Word of God / Complete Joy / Revelation of God / Becoming "Bird" / God Made Visible
  • 125th Anniversary of the First Mass Celebrated in Saint-JacquesDecember 14, 2005
    The First Mass in History / Father Louis-Côme D'Amours / Demanding Ministry / Wonderful Ministry
  • Our Political CommitmentsDecember 7, 2005
    Respect / Mutual Respect / Respect of Human Nature / Respect of the Constitution / Respect for Convictions of Faith
  • Richness of the Liturgy of the WordNovember 30, 2005
    Richness of the Word / Celebration of the Word / Discernment / Presiding / Unfolding of the Liturgy / Communion / Evaluation
  • Blessed Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916)November 23, 2005
    Who Is Charles de Foucauld? / Francis, Thérèse, Charles / Silence and Solitude / Prayer of Self-Surrender
  • What Happens to the Dead?November 16, 2005
    Many Questions / Difficult Conversation / Unimaginable Death / Through the Ages / A Book That Does Good
  • A Tribute to Father Rino Albert (1921-2005November 9, 2005
    At the Heart of the Family / Hymn to Charity / Spiritual Testament / United with His Brother-Priests and His Bishop / Pastoral Charity
  • Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ (2)November 2, 2005
    Scriptural Reflection / Role of Mary / Authentic Devotion / In the Anglican Communion / Common Praise
  • Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ (1)October 26, 2005
    Blessed Among Women / Reservation / Theological Research / According to the Scriptures
  • What Church Are We Building?October 19, 2005
    What Does it Mean, to Build? / What Church Are We Talking About? / The Pentecost Event / Pentecost Events in Our Midst / Follow-up
  • "Unless the Lord Build the House, They Labour in Vain Who Build it"October 12, 2005
    Demanding Year / The Eucharist / Painful Report / The Culture of Life / Other Points
  • For the Kingdom of God (10)October 5, 2005
    A Well-Filled Life / Fidelity and Love / For Love of Him / In the Measure of Love
  • For the Kingdom of God (9)September 28, 2005
    Marvel / Trust / Generosity / Prayer / Openness to the World / "I shall be with you."
  • For the Kingdom of God (8)September 21, 2005
    A Path Drawn by God / A Vital Role / A Call of God
  • For the Kingdom of God (7)September 14, 2005
    The Union of God / The Total Christ / A Relationship of Communion / A Useful and Agreeable Life
  • Toward More Lively CommunitiesSeptember 7, 2005
    Communion / Formation / Celebration / Transformation / A Wish
  • For the Kingdom of God (6)August 31, 2005
    An Epistle Revisited / An Upsetting Call / Trigger Keys / A Fragile Mediation / Significant Fruitfulness / A Distinguished Mission
  • For the Kingdom of God (5)August 24, 2005
    Three Propositions / Balance and Freedom / Living in Chastity / Chosen Celibacy / Extreme Discretion
  • For the Kingdom of God (4)August 17, 2005
    A Mastered and Fulfilling Lifestyle / Recognizing Continent Celibacy, or Abstinence / Various Tendencies
  • The 2005-2006 Pastoral YearAugust 10, 2005
    An Invigorating Celebration / Living in Communion / A Living Catechesis / Pastoral Teams / Ongoing Christian Formation / Indispensable Relief
  • "Fill us with Your Eucharist"August 3, 2005
    A Major Directive / An Abundance of Goods / Profession of Faith and Love / Free Food / A Special Year
  • Good Reasons for CelebratingJuly 27, 2005
    Many Facets / A Precious Symbol / A Second Symbol / Many Messages / Infinite Gratitude
  • For the Kingdom of God (3)July 20, 2005
    A Work of Charity / Happy with This Lifestyle / Have You Loved?
  • For the Kingdom of God (2)July 13, 2005
    Call to Happiness / The Joy of Vocation / Impenetrable Heart / Serious Challenges / In the Midst of the World / A Passion with a Name
  • For the Kingdom of God (1)July 6, 2005
    Total Commitments / The Perfect Fruit / Millions of Single People / Zealous Concern / Domestic Church / Part One: Respecting the Secret of Single People / A Unique Calling
  • A Secret for Keeping YoungJune 29, 2005
    "I Proclaim Your Praise" / "Become My Disciples" / True Happiness / A Cause for Life
  • "Sing of Life!"June 22, 2005
    Love and Hope / Listen to the Crying Wind / Path of Life / Don't Wait Till Tomorrow / Searching for Happiness
  • Bringing the Good News to the PoorJune 15, 2005
    But who are the poor in 2005? / Giving Them Fish, or Showing Them How to Fish? / Mission of Liberation / Mission of Liberation
  • "Success Nourishes Hope"June 8, 2005
    "Open the Doors!" / A Hymn to Hope / Adversity, too, Nourishes Hope / Wonderful Gifts / Hope's Challenges
  • Appointments 2005 - June 1, 2005
    Reason For These Appointments / Gratitude / Diocesan Directors / Parish Directors / Upper Madawaska Zone / Edmundston Zone / Grand Falls Zone / Restigouche Zone / Southern Victoria Zone
  • A Tribute to Mr. Jean PedneaultJune 1, 2005
    Diversity of Tasks / The Contribution of Journalists / Hard Worker / Basic Values / Primacy of Love
  • Provisions for the JourneyMay 25, 2005
    Various Initiatives / "Forty Hours" / Mission or Novena / Passover of the Lord / A Treasure to Rediscover / Along Our Paths
  • "Magnificat! My Heart Glorifies the Lord!"May 18, 2005
    A Thousand Thanks / Remembrance of Divine Blessings / Gift and Mystery / Shepherds of the Flock
  • "In the Garden of the Lord, Let Us Acknowledge His Calls"May 11, 2005
    Culture of the Marvellous / Culture of Gratitude / Marvelling as a Form of Disagreement / Witnesses / Power of Testimony / Wishes
  • Homage to Our New PopeMay 4, 2005
    "Let us pray for the Holy Father" / A Souvenir Cross / Peter's Temptation / In the Joy of Meeting Him Soon
  • Long Live Pope Benedict XVI !April 27, 2005
    Unforgettable Visits / Salt of the Earth / Grain of Wheat / Vatican III? / Let Us Pray
  • What Is Happening with Our Pastoral Restructuring? (1)April 20, 2005
    Recall / Summary Evaluation / Important Priority of Catechetics
  • A Tribute to Pope John Paul IIApril 13, 2005
    United to Christ / Christian Communities / Pastoral Approaches / Challenges for Today
  • A Tribute to Fr. Almer Levasseur (1937-2005April 6, 2005
    First Eucharistic Congress / In Memory of Jesus / Father Almer Was This Memory / Comforting Presence
  • "Amazed at so Much Love!"March 30, 2005
    Lent, A Training Period / Marvel, from Day to Day / Associated with the Good Shepherd / For Building up the Kingdom / Love in Return for Love
  • "Stay with Us, Lord"March 23, 2005
    On the Road to Emmaus / Unforgettable Moments / Proclaiming the Good News / Wonderful Directive / "I Walk with You"
  • An Unforgettable ExampleMarch 16, 2005
    The Stones Will Shout! / Mystery of Evil / "Prepare a Feast" / A Promise
  • Along the Path of ForgivenessMarch 9, 2005
    Life is so Fragile / A Fraternal Path / A Path of Liberation / A Wonderful Path / A Prayerful Path
  • "I Want to Stay with You!"March 2, 2005
    God's Garden / History of a People / Emmanuel / Special Mission / Two Wishes / Abide in My Love
  • Every Person Has an Extraordinary Potential!February 23, 2005
    Contemplation / Comparison / Happiness / Discovery / Family
  • Like Jesus, Francis And ClareFebruary 16, 2005
    Bless the Lord! / You Are Great, You Are Beautiful! / Brother Sun / The Wonder of Such Love!
  • The Earth, Our Home, Is a Gift of GodFebruary 9, 2005
    How Beautiful Are our Works! / A Gift of Love / The Happy Wanderer / Caring for the Earth / Praise to You, You Love Us!
  • Ministers of Hope (2)February 2, 2005
    Divine Promise / Inheriting Love / "I will go to the altar of God." / "You are our Hope."
  • Ministers of Hope (1)January 26, 2005
    Pastoral Concerns / "I believe but I don't practice my religion" / Call to Perseverance / Three Other Sacraments
  • A Tribute to Father Narcisse Gagnon (1914-2004)January 19, 2005
    An Answer of Love / Work of Evangelisation / Leadership Formation / Justice and Charity
  • A Tribute to Father Benoît Bossé (1927-2004)January 12, 2005
    Passionately Fond of Christ / Passionately Fond of the Word / Passionately Fond of the Eucharist
  • The Bishop Must be a Sower of HopeJanuary 5, 2005
    Prophet of Hope / Models of Episcopacy / Sources of Inspiration / A Vision of 2005 / A Simple Prayer