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We Are Children of the Light; Fourth Sunday of Lent

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.March 22, 20205 Comments

Today is Laetare Sunday or Joyful Sunday. It is called that because we are more than half-way through Lent and the joy of Easter is approaching. As we look around our world today it might be hard to see the joy.

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Scripture Reflection Blindness, Darkness, Light


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  • Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage July 18, 2026 – July 23, 2026 The Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage in Alberta is one of Canada’s oldest and most significant Catholic pilgrimages, drawing thousands of people each summer to the shores of the lake near the historic mission. Founded in the late nineteenth century by Oblate missionaries, the pilgrimage is especially meaningful for Indigenous peoples of the Prairies and the…
  • World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation September 1, 2026 The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is a significant moment for Christians to renew their gratitude for God’s gift of the earth and to deepen their responsibility as stewards of creation. Observed annually, it invites the faithful to prayer, reflection, and conversion of heart in response to the ecological challenges facing…
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  • Western Catholic Social Justice Conference October 2, 2026 – October 4, 2026 Edmonton, AB The Western Catholic Social Justice Conference is agathering that brings together Catholic representatives from dioceses acrossWestern Canada to reflect on the call to justice at the heart of the Gospel.Grounded in Catholic social teaching, the conference creates space for prayer,learning, and dialogue on social, economic, environmental, and Indigenousjustice, encouraging participants to connect faith with action…

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  • A lamp is not lit to be hidden, but to help people see where they are going. When our actions are shaped by mercy, generosity, humility, and trust, they make God visible in ordinary ways. https://mfsdiocese.ca/2026/02/08/5th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/
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