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Updated December 12, 2009 Emmanuel: God is With Us! The headlines are shouting doom and despair at me, but today I am not listening. The headlines are shouting doom and despair at me, but today I am not listening. Our culture is yelling obscenities at me, but today I am not listening. Problems and annoyances are mocking and taunting me, but today I am not giving in. Only Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us. Nothing in this world is more deserving of our attention, especially this season. Whatever else may be going on, our gaze should be fixed on Emmanuel. We should be looking expectantly at that manger with grateful hearts. We not only can rejoice, we must rejoice!
A Year for Priests 19 June 2009 – 11 June 2010
On June 19, 2009, at the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated a "Year for Priests"... to deepen the commitment of all priests to interior renewal for the sake of a more forceful and incisive witness to the Gospel in today’s world.” Using the words and witness of the saintly Curé of Ars, St. John Marie Vianney, he has broken open for all the depth and beauty of the priestly vocation. He has also invited all of the faithful to fully participate.
The CBAC Web site has info on: Symbol for the Year of the Priest Papal Documents and Letters Articles / Prayers Resources Quotes on the Priesthood Saints who were Priests Jean Baptist Marie Vianney Upcoming Events Links Catholic Biblical Association of Canada Pilgrimages 2010 Feb 22- Mar 03 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Footsteps of Jesus, Mary and the Apostles July 02 - 11 Passion Play Austria and Germany SOLD OUT Sept 12-23 Pilgrimage through the Heart of Russia Nov 15-25 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Call 416.406.4398 For more info... Sr. Jocelyn Monette, nds Executive Director To book a retreat, lecture, Bible Study Workshop or a Parish Mission 2009 Jocelyn's Scheduled Activities TEN POINTS FOR FRUITFUL Reading the Bible should begin with a prayer to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God and end with “a prayer that this Word will bear fruit in our lives, helping us to become holier and more faithful people,” says Mary Elizabeth Sperry, Associate Director for Utilization of the New American Bible at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Read more
St. Paul took the early movement of Rabbi Jesus called THE WAY into the Greek world. Here the two movements merged and Christendom was born, a driving force in western civilization. Resource Materials Enjoy over 25 pages of information on St. Paul; his life, work; Scriptural texts and commentar-ies; bibliography; books, CD's and much more. Click here and begin to learn about the greatest Evangelizer! The Word is Life, Summer 2008 ...Years like this—when the Bible is so much the focus of Catholic life— are rare in the life of the Church, and so this year is rightly a year of celebration and renewal. What better time to invite your family and friends to join the CBAC, and to share in this vital work of making God’s Word better known, understood and loved?... Fr. Murray Watson, editor Catholic Church Events Synod on the Word of God October 05-26, 2008 Over 300 Bishops from around the world will gather in Rome for the XIIth Ordinary GeneralAssembly of the Synod of Bishops, to reflect on the theme of "The Word of God in the life and mission of the Church". Recently published is the Lineamenta (from the Latin, meaning an "outline"), a document which will provide the common basis on which to begin reflections. Following suggestions and recommendations from the delegate Bishops, an Instrumentum laboris (working document) will then be produced and given to all the participants for discussion at the Synod. Read the Lineamenta... NEW! Archaelogical discoveries shed light on the Bible & early Church history Herod's Tomb and Grave Found at Herodium Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced that it has uncovered the grave and tomb of King Herod, who ruled Judea for the Roman empire from circa 37 BCE. 08/05/2007 Dig aims to uncover miracle of Jesus Cana, the village in Galilee where the Bible says Jesus changed water into wine, has eenexcavated by archaeologists in a crash effort to uncover its ruins before they are pulverized by local building contractors. 17/04/2006 Canal where Jesus gave sight found A well-known Bible story has suddenly been confirmed by archaeologists. 24/12/2004 CBAC Programs Bible Study THRESHOLD BIBLE STUDY: six-week thematic studies for parish or personal study. This series is a dynamic, informative, inspiring and life-changing way to learn about the Bible combining contemporary biblical scholarship with the ancient method of lectio divina, studying the biblical text as a personal encounter between God and the reader. Has received remarkable endorsements from Bishops, Catholic biblical scholars, and pastoral leaders from throughout the Catholic Church. Info and Bible Study Themes Children's Summer Program Start now to organize your 2009 Summer program. Plan to attend a spring workshop. Biblical Spirituality Program See list of audio/video tapes from the Fall 1997 to Fall 2007 BSP details 2007 Lecture Series Available 2007 Feb 3 "Through the Tunnel of Time: The Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls for Judaism and Christianity" Dr. Adolfo Roitman, director of the Shrine of the Book, Jerusalem. Video/CD available To order, call 416-406-4398 2007 Oct 13 Stories of Human Failure in the Bible with Walter Vogels, WF, Emeritus professor of OldTestament at St. Paul University, Ottawa. Video/CD/Book available - Read review To order, call 416-406-4398 Bereavement Support Group for anyone who is experiencing the lose of a loved one. Topics discussed: Understanding Grief; Helping Yourself Heal. For further information contact Linda Wisz at 416-435-7796 / 416-621-2732.
Sisters of Sion Biblical Program Diocesan Liaisons Need help in finding biblical resources for your parish or small study groups? Call 416-406-4398 and ask for your diocesan rep. Canadian Dioceses who have a liaison. Prayers I AM THE BIBLE I am God's wonderful library. I am always and above all, the truth. To the weary pilgrim, I am a strong staff. To the one who sits in black gloom, I am glorious light. To those who stoop beneath heavy burdens, I am sweet rest. To those who have lost their weary, I am a safe guide. To those who have been hurt by sin, I am healing balm. To the discouraged, I whisper a glad message of hope. To those who are distressed by the storms of life, I am an anchor, safe and sure. To those who suffer in lonely solitude, I am a cool, soft hand resting on a fevered brow. Oh child, to best defend me, just use me! (Author unknown)
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