Diocese of Edmundston - From a Bishop's Journal

A Happy and Holy New Year 2008! (730) — December 31, 2007
Pain and Joy / Beyond Statistics / Gratitude / Financing / Publications
Jesus has taste: he visits us! (729) — December 24, 2007
June 15-22, 2008 / He has taste! / Discerning Jesus in the Assembly and the Word /
Along Our Paths / The Marvel before Our Eyes / Let us Show Forth the Body of Christ
Congratulations, Father Gilbert! (728) — December 19, 2007
A Path to Holiness / The Priestly Call / Do You Love Christ? / A Passionate Person /
Passionate for the Eucharist / Passionate for the People of God / Prayer of Ordination
"The Gospel of Peace is Breaking Out
in the Garden of God" (727) — December 12, 2007
Kingdom of Peace / No Peace without the Respect of Human Rights /
Attuned to the Gospel and the Church / Seeds of Peace and Justice /
A Special CD
Our Lady of Guadalupe (726) — December 5, 2007
What Happened in 1531? / January 1999 / The Native People among Us /
A Priceless Heritage
The School of Faith at 22 (1985-2007) (725) — November 28, 2007
Under the Sign of Constant Giving / Registered Teachers and
Students: Records Broken / Over Seven Years / All united in the
faith: 1891 registrations / Wonderful Devotedness /
A Well-Appreciated Harvest / The Future
Priestly Ordination of
Deacon Gilbert Doddatto, I.V.D. (724) — November 21, 2007
Who Is Gilbert? / And What Is the Voluntas Dei Institute? /
"To Love, to Love You" / A Prayer for Gilbert
How to Prepare for the
Québec International Eucharistic Congress (723) — November 14, 2007
A Full Programme / Compulsory Registration / Spiritual Preparation /
Theme Song: Gift of God
Fortieth Anniversary of Development and Peace (722) — November 7, 2007
Our Lords and Masters / Do Works of Justice / Moncton, September 13, 1984 /
A Work Schedule for Human Rights / Prophetic Gestures
Bring Peace to Our World (721) — October 31, 2007
Ouellet, Bibby, Champagne, and Delic / Priority Recommendations /
Sacrament of Forgiveness / Liturgy Documents / Sexual Abuse / Long Live Life! /
Appointments and Elections / Conclusion
"He shall wipe every tear
from their eyes" (Rev. 21:4) (720) — October 24, 2007
The Festival of Leaves / Autumn! Autumn! / Personalised Leaves /
The Day Will Soon Rise / New Heaven, New Earth
Gratitude to the Pastoral Teams (719) — October 17, 2007
The Church's Mission / Pastoral Team, and Composition / Members of the
Pastoral Unit of the Upper Madawaska Zone / Members of the Pastoral Unit
of the Edmundston Pastoral Zone / Members of the Grand Falls Pastoral Unit /
Members of the Restigouche Pastoral Unit / Members of the Southern Victoria
Pastoral Unit
A Multi-Faceted Thanksgiving (718) — October 10, 2007
Wonder and Awe / I praise You for the Happy Days /
I also thank the Lord for the difficult and painful times /
A Blessing for Meetings / An often Difficult to Perceive Visibility
Outstanding Launching of the Pastoral Year (717) — October 3, 2007
Wonderful Momentum / Challenging Testimonies / Exemplary Samaritans /
Light of the World
"Come and See" (716) — September 26, 2007
"Come to Acadia" / "Come to Québec" / "Come to Petit Cap" / Many Questions /
A Vocation Call / Thousands of Vocations
Diocesan Guidelines on Baptismal Ministry (2) (715) — September 19, 2007
Good Catechesis / Topics to be Covered / Place of Baptism / Celebration of Baptism /
Formation in Christian Living / Religious Awakening, and Culture of the Call /
Baptismal Renewal
Diocesan Guidelines on Baptismal Ministry (1) (714) — September 12, 2007
"Unless You be Born of Water and the Spirit" / Sowing in the Desert /
Preparation Required
Is Work a Holiday? (713) — September 5, 2007
Broken Bodies / Pastoral Visits / Work Forbidden / Gratitude /
Earnest Prayers / The Worker Par Excellence!
"Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit, the Gift of God" (7) (712) — August 29, 2007
Discovering the Inspiration / The Church's Great Adventure / Child of God /
Spiritual Renewal / A True Witness of Christ / A Model of Love / To Better Know
the Spirit / Taking Another Step / Being a Witness
Dare... Seek the Kingdom! (711) — August 22, 2007
Courage and Daring / Daily Routine / A Scandal / The Realities from Above /
100 Years of Scouting
"A Great Sign Appeared in the Sky" (710) — August 15, 2007
"Peace on Earth" / Rejoice, O Gracious One / A Singular Mission /
Unaccomplished Mission / "Sub Tuum Praesidium" / A Living Monstrance /
"Pange Lingua..." / Signs on Earth
A Tribute to Father Gaëtan Bernier (1967-2007) (709) — August 8, 2007
"Gospel Treasure" / "Hidden in our Weaknesses" / "In Your Holy Wounds" /
Disciple of Brother André / Disciple of St. John Vianney / Words of St. John Vianney
about Priests / A Disciple of the Sulpicians / A Disciple of Doris and Monique
Preparing for the 2007-2008 Pastoral Year (708) — August 1, 2007
Solid Foundation / 45 Years of Incredible Work / An Outstanding Congress /
Appointments in 2007 / Understandable Reactions / Culture of the Call
"Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit, the Gift of God" (6) (707) — July 25, 2007
Like Jesus / Responsible for a Better World / Unique Importance / Opening My Heart /
Performing Acts / Light of the World / Testimonies of Parents / Continue the Journey /
An Active and Responsible Member / Continuing His Journey
"Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit, the Gift of God" (5) (706) — July 18, 2007
Open to the Holy Spirit / The Path of Jesus / A New Heart / Strength and Light /
With the Heart of Jesus / Strength and Light / Harvesting the Fruits of the Spirit /
Sharing in the Father's Project / Filled with His Power / For the Rest of My Life /
Growing in Love
"Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit, the Gift of God" (4) (705) — July 11, 2007
The Blessings of the Spirit / At the Heart of Daily Life / From Day to Day /
Important Promises / Some Concerns
"Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit, the Gift of God" (3) (704) — July 4, 2007
But Then, Who Is the Holy Spirit? / The Giver of Life / How Lucky we Are! /
Inspired Texts / God's Marvel / God's Promise
"Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit, the Gift of God" (2) (703) — June 27, 2007
The Sacrament of Confirmation / Apostolic Decree / The Gifts of the Spirit /
Who Can Describe...? / The "Fruits" of the Spirit / Effect on Our Daily Lives
Glorious Christ Living in our World (702) — June 20, 2007
A Wonderful Revelation / To Remember Him / The Revelation of John / Glorious Names /
A Multitude of Symbols / Meaningful Words / Understanding Holy Scripture
"Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit, the Gift of God" (1) (701) — June 13, 2007
Come, Holy Spirit / Countless Acts of Faith / What is Pentecost? / A Mighty Wind
Pastoral Appointments in the Diocese of Edmundston (700) — June 6, 2007
A Lot of Change! / Gratitude / Diocesan Services / Moderators
Blessed Are the Peacemakers (699) — May 30, 2007
Peace be with You! / ABC of Peace / Self-Awareness / A Strong Weapon /
Tolerance / Serving Others / A Hope That is Contagious / Plan of Peace
Songs for Becoming Better Christians (698) — May 23, 2007
"Here am I in Your Presence" / "If You Hear" / "Following Jesus" /
"Journeying with Jesus" / Disciples of Jesus
A Tribute to Fr. Ronald Bellefleur (1930-2007) (697) — May 16, 2007
Curates and Pastors / With the Youth / With Couples / With the Sick /
To the Church / A Good Shepherd
"In God's Garden It Is Full of Happiness" (696) — May 9, 2007
Not Heaven "Later on" / A Controversial Garden / One only Sees with the Heart /
Time for Joy / Hymn to Joy / Schools of Joy
A Pastor in the Likeness of God (695) — May 2, 2007
A Father / An Evangelist / A Light / A Saviour / Another Christ /
A Beginning of Love / A Stimulating Holiness / Witness
Focus on the Eucharist at Edmundston (694) — April 25, 2007
Priests' Annual Retreat / Cardinal Marc Ouellet's Visit / Hours of Adoration /
Priesthood Anniversaries / Pastoral Session / Wishes
A Tribute to Father Armand Plourde (1934-2007) (693) — April 18, 2007
The Family Unifier / A Gatherer of the Acadians / Man of the Church /
Fighting Illness / Unwavering Love / The Hope of Resurrection / Gratitude
Let Us Commemorate the Holy Spirit (692) — April 11, 2007
Presence in Jesus / Presence in Mary / Presence in the Church / Presence among
the Apostles / Presence in Saint Francis Xavier / Presence in Saint Francis of Assis /
Presence in Our Christian Communities / A Prayer that is still Appropriate / Listen
to the Spring in You / A Wish
Moved by the Spirit (7)
"May the Joy of Easter Enlighten your Life, Alleluia!" (691) — April 4, 2007
People of God, Sing to Your Lord / Sing to Your Lord! / Sing with all Your Strength! /
Sing Even Louder! / Sing with all Your Heart! / Sing with all Your Life!
Moved by the Spirit (6) "The Spirit of God is upon me" (690) — March 28, 2007
Following Jesus / Following the Compassionate Jesus / Marked by Charity and Justice /
Through the Hours and the Days / From Cradle to Grave
Moved by the Spirit (5) "From Europe to America" (689) — March 21, 2007
A Faith That Comes from Overseas / Missionary Current / The Historical Year of 1659 /
Atlantic Dioceses / 1996-2000: Pastoral Visits / Springtime of the Church
Moved by the Spirit (4)
"From Jerusalem to Europe and Africa" (688) — March 14, 2007
Period of Peace / Barbarians and Divisions / Other Divisions /
Current of Holiness / Gospel of the World
Moved by the Spirit (3) "From Jerusalem to Rome" (687) — March 7, 2007
Hymn of Praise / A Bigger and Bigger Community / Events Develop Quickly /
To the Ends of the Earth / Despite Persecutions
Moved by the Spirit (2) "From Fear to Courage" (686) — February 28, 2007
Justifiable Fears? / "Peace be with You" / Reminders that Give Courage
"You Will Receive Power" / Pentecost
Moved by the Spirit (1) "You Will Receive Power" (685) — February 21, 2007
Make Us Live in Your Spirit / He Is, He Was, and He Will Be /
But How do we Call Him? / Jean-François' Testimony
Development and Peace Celebrates 40 Years (684) — February 14, 2007
Pope John XXIII / Pope Paul VI / The New Name for Peace /
From the Heart of Our Church / Share Lent
Relearning Prayer (683) — February 7, 2007
Wonderful Models of Charity / Wonderful Models of Prayer /
Models of Prayer in Our Midst / Jesus' Secret / Prayer of Jesus
"One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus" (682) — January 31, 2007
An Old Song, Revisited / Abandonment to Providence / Daily Adjustment /
"Ordinary Time" / A Time for Everything / The Season of Love
In Deep Communion with the Sick (681) — January 24, 2007
Generosity versus Wisdom / Through the Days / A Fertile Winter /
A Time of Prayer for Your Bishop / From the Chapel to Every Sick Person /
A Thousand Thanks!
Successor of the Apostles (2) (680) — January 17, 2007
Father in the Faith / One Heart with his Heart / Human and Divine Intervention /
Charged with the Church of Edmundston / Intensity of Faith / I Have Called You /
Souvenir Prayer of my Ordination
Successor of the Apostles (1) (679) — January 10, 2007
Baptism Inaugurates Our Spiritual Lives / Election of Matthias /
Members of the Apostolic College / Peter Gives a New Bishop
to the See of Edmundston
"My Soul Longs for the Living God" (678) — January 3, 2007
The Prayer of Consecration / Earnestly Desiring God / A Consuming Flame /
My One Desire / My Wish, for the Fourteenth Anniversary as a Bishop