What a timely little book to introduce into our current society, our sometimes divisive parishes, groups, families, even! Father Martin leads us, through biblical passages and reflective questions, to learn and re-learn sensitivity, respect and compassion in relationships. (Sample: Ps. 139, Question 1: “Think about what it means for you to “be wonderfully made.” Can you praise God, as the Psalmist does? What would your praise look like? The author is speaking to Catholic leaders, to members of the LGBT community and to all of us who claim discipleship with Jesus.
Building a Bridge, by Father James Martin, sj (HarperCollins, NY: 2017, 144 pages)
Photo: Mary Hanson, Gail McKibbon, Donna LeBlanc, Clarence McKibbon
On Saturday, October 14th, a diocesan Development and Peace Workshop, organized by Donna LeBlanc, was held at the Msgr Boyd Center in Fredericton, NB. We began with a Gathering Prayer in which all members participated. A student representative form St. Thomas University spoke of his involvement in D & P and his desire to invite other youth to join in. Certificates of Honor were awarded to members who were actively involved for many years and were a great influence on others. Among those recognized were Sister Charlotte Lockhart, Gail and Clarence McKibbon, Miramichi, NB. (Gail is a CND Associate)
A Guided Retreat is being offered at Our Lady of Hope Retreat Centre
67 Reid Road, RR#1, Stanley Bridge, PE
Jointly sponsored by CNDs and CSMs
Director: Maureen Wild, sc
Theme: Nurturing Christ-Presence with God's Good Earth and Cosmos
Date: June 19-26, 2018
Sister Maureen, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax, is originally from the Northern Alberta. An educator, speaker and retreat guide, her primary focus is on themes of Spiritual Ecology.
The celebration began with a lovely service of praise and thanks for the many blessings granted to them during these fifty years of commitment. A sharing of the many ways they touched and enriched our lives over these years was also expressed.
Please register with Sister Joan Marie Chaisson, CND
email: jmchaisson@cnd-m.org