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.
Thanksgiving for 1997 - December 31, 1997
Thank You for the Gift of Life / Thank You for This Country / Thank You for This Life in Society / Thank You for Our Beloved Church / Fervent Prayer / Look Upon Your Family
Wonderful Advents - December 24, 1997
Turned to the Future / The Divine Child Is Born / You Are There at the Heart of Our Lives / He Has Come, He Is Coming, He Will Come Again
The Diocese of Edmundston on the Internet - December 17, 1997
Opening New Paths to Jesus / http://www.francophone.net/diocese / An Internet Crossroads / An Innovative Way of Celebrating / A Lavish Menu / A New Areopagus
Zero Poverty - December 10, 1997
The Plain People's Parliament / The Parliament of the Street / Defeating Poverty / Encouraging the Militant / Formation to Solidarity / A Constant Hope
Encounter with the Living One - December 3, 1997
Future of Parishes / Essential Ministries / Formation to Solidarity / Dialogue between Cultures / Day of Prayer / Patronal Feast and Internet
Synod for the Americas - November 26, 1997
Main Objectives / An Event of Concern to Us / Prophetic Messages / Globalization of the Economy / Post-Immigration Catholicism / 1997 Bishop Marie-Antoine Roy Prize
We Have Received So Much from the Church - November 19, 1997
Diocesan Collection for the Feast of Christ the King / Group of One Thousand / Beneficial Services / Justice, Generosity, or Privilege / A Tradition of Cooperation
Do You Know the Marie-Jeunesse Group? - November 12, 1997
Providential Coincidence / Looking for a House / Ecclesial Situation / Spirituality and Formation / Prayer, Study, Work / Attracted by the Priesthood / Hope
Our Seminary: A Source of Hope - November 5, 1997
A Glance Back / New Times, New Team / Positive Seminarians / Priests for the 21st Century
Towards the Third Millennium - October 29, 1997
Compassion / Elections / Towards Christian Unity / Synod for the Americas / Development and Peace / Many Subjects / Bishop Marie-Antoine Roy Prize
"Faithful to His Promises" - October 22, 1997
Baptismal Promises / Boy Scout Promise / Community Promise / Priestly Commitments / Episcopal Commitments / A Dauntless Faithfulness
"Welcoming One Another" - October 15, 1997
A Heartbreaking Change / A Sad Conclusion / Complex Questions / Mutual Welcome / Gratitude / Appointments
Tribute to the Hôtel-Dieu Sisters - October 8, 1997
Day of Rejoicing / Mother Maillet / Hôtel-Dieu / Women of Compassion / An Outstanding Network / Gratitude and Best Wishes
"My Vocation Is To Love!" - October 1, 1997
"Just for Today" / "Story of A Soul" / Doctor of the Church / Bishop Troy Resigns / Day of Prayer / Return to Our Roots
A Very Active Pastoral Year - September 24, 1997
Beneficial Visits / The Bishop M.-A. Roy Prize / Group of 1000 / Synod for the Americas / Bishop's Meetings
Inauguration the 1997-1998 Pastoral Year (2) - September 10, 1997
A Church to Love / A Church to Serve / Challenges to Pick Up / Cells of Life / A Daring Creativeness / Taking Appropriate Measures
Inauguration the 1997-1998 Pastoral Year - September 3, 1997
A Bold Look / "And You, What Do You Say of the Church?" / Positive Aspects / Word, Prayer, and Mission / Eagerness and Daring / Life, Welcome, Pride / Solidarity and Formation
Be A Shepherd after the Heart of Jesus - August 27, 1997
Salt of the Earth and Light of the World / The Priest's Mission / Ministry of the Word / Mystery and Mercy / Living in Communion / The Indispensable Aid of the Holy Spirit
A Tribute to Father Felix Poitras - August 20, 1997
Forward! / Witness of Jesus / The Choice of Jesus / More Than Physical Suffering / Spiritual Testament
No More Hunger! No More Thirst! - August 13, 1997
An Amazing Promise / Amazing Insensitivity / Grievances / Becoming "Eucharists" / Contemplation
The Future of Parishes - August 7, 1997
Socio-Political Commitment / At the Heart of Our Decisions
A Beneficial Presence - July 23, 1997
"Baptised in Jesus" / "Confirmed in Jesus" / "Nourished in Jesus" / "Converted and Reconciled" / "Witnesses of God's Love" / "United with the Sufferings of Jesus" / "Deacons, Priests, and Bishops of Jesus"
A Comforting Presence - July 16, 1997
"I Was Elderly" / "I Was a Missionary" / "I Was a Religious" / "I Was Your Brother" / In the Midst of Our Communities
An Amazing Presence - July 9, 1997
"I Was a Child" / "I Was a Worker, a Labourer" / "I Was a Lover" / "I Was a Parent"
"Holy Spirit, Teach Us about Jesus" - July 2, 1997
"Where Is Jesus?" / At the Heart of the Word / In Our Brothers and Sisters / "I Was Hungry" / "I Was Sick"
As the Acadian Games Draw Near - June 18, 1997
A Bright Flame / A Demanding Discipline / At the Heart of Sports Competition / Celebration of Life / A Big Event
A Wonderful Revelation - June 11, 1997
To Remember Him / The Revelation of John / Glorious Names / A Multitude of Symbols / Meaningful Words / Understanding Holy Scripture
A Meeting-Place of Love - May 28, 1997
A Wonderful Sharing / A Priceless Treasure / Useful Help / The Serenity Centre / Happy Homecomings / Diocesan Services
An Overabundant Spring! - May 21, 1997
Holy Spirit, Teach Us about Jesus / Hunger and Thirst for the Lord / At the Heart of Our Mission / At the Heart of Our Lives / The Power of the Spirit / Drug Dependency / Use, Abuse, and Dependency
'Tis the Month of Mary! - May 14, 1997
Major Directions / Fundamental Articulations / Important Guideposts / A Prayer That Speaks Volumes
Priorities To Be Promoted - May 7, 1997
Discharging One's Responsibilities / Respect for the Human Person / A Preferential Option for the Poor / Carrying Out of the Common Good / A Few Golden Rules / Towards the Year 2000
"The Village Fountain" - April 30, 1997
St. Patrick / Pressing Pastoral Needs / St. Theresa, Anderson Road / The Word of God
May His Springtime Come - April 23, 1997
Come, Spirit of God! / Becoming Infected / Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Church / Priests' Retreat / The Msgr. Joseph-Aurèle Plourde Council
Signs of the Kingdom - April 2, 1997
Chrism Mass / Perth-Andover / An Important Centre / Preliminary Evaluation
Easter: A Time for Joy! - March 26, 1997
"Have You Made Your Easter Duty?" / A 'Paschal' Spirituality / "My Body Given Up, My Blood Poured Out" / Extraordinary Easter! / 1997 Holy Week
Good News - March 19, 1997
Ordination to the Diaconate / Chrism Mass / Missionary Commitment / Paths of Solidarity / A Portrait of Your Parish
"A Channel of Your Peace" - March 12, 1997
Southern Victoria Deanery / Aroostook, the "Shining River" / Plaster Rock / Turned to the Future / A Prayer That Is Ever-New
"Rich in Mercy" - March 5, 1997
Called to Holiness / A Break in Relationship / Ways of Receiving Forgiveness / Conversion and Reconciliation / At the Heart of the Church / Elements of Reconciliation / Liturgy of Joy
A Mission of Reconciliation - February 26, 1997
Difficult Reconciliations / An Essential Task / Already at Work / Understanding One's Responsibilities / A Source of Reconciliation
The People of the Beautiful River - February 19, 1997
Origin of the Name / Arrival in America / Pastoral Visitation to Maliseet / A Lively Place / A Hope-Filled People
Lent 1997: A Time of Blessing - February 12, 1997
Forty Days / Spiritual Journey / Share-Lent / 1997 Pastoral Visitation / A Beautiful Opportunity
Incredible Homecoming - February 5, 1997
Looking Forward to the Next One! / Don't Sleep in the Window / Get-Togethers / Where Do We Meet? / With or Without the Eucharist? / Thanking God for Our Gatherings / World Communications Day
Unforgettable Moments - January 29, 1997
The Major Historical Event / An Indispensable Revaluing / Precious Moments / Resurrection! / The ABCs of Revaluing / Tradition Continues / Episcopal Ordination
The Need To Fully Live the Lord's Day - January 22, 1997
If We Could Only Discover... / Needed Initiation / The True Method / To Do in Memory of Him / A Useful Visit / Unity Week / Helping One Another
Let Us Continue to Cherish Sundays - January 15, 1997
Last Sunday / Sunday Gathering / Examine Motives / The Late High Mass / Active Participation / Two Examples
Already Three Years A Bishop! - January 8, 1997
"Episcopal College" / "People of God" / "Team Life" / The World of the Poor / Necessary Prayer
