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.
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
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
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
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
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 (2) - April 27, 2004
Wanted: Religious Sisters and Brothers / Wanted: Parish Leaders / Religious Formation / New Birth to Hope
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
"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
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"
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...