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Monday, March 17, 2008
Chrism Mass
Tonight, in its basilica cathedral of St. Joseph, the Church of
Edmonton is assembled for the solemn Mass of Chrism. This gathering of
praise and worship gives visible and beautiful expression to the
communion we share as members of the Body of Christ. more |
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe: Celebration of Life
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb.”
Tonight’s Gospel passage recalls the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth,
which took place just after Mary had conceived the Saviour in her womb
by the power of the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth is herself with child, who
“leaps for joy” at Mary’s greeting of her kinswoman. Even from his
mother’s womb, John the Baptist, chosen to be the precursor of the
Messiah, heralds the dawn of salvation. The joy of redemption in
Christ, Son of God and son of Mary, is first proclaimed by an unborn
child. more
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Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Mass of Installation
As we gather tonight for this Mass of Installation, I am pleased to
greet and welcome all of you. In a particular way, I wish to
greet His Excellency, Archbishop Luigi Ventura, Apostolic Nuncio in
Canada, and my brother Bishops. I am grateful for your presence,
which signigies both your fraternal support and the communion of our
local Churches with one another and the See of Rome. Together
with the clergy, religious and faithful of this Archdiocese I extend
warm greetings to the representatives of other Christian communities
who are with us tonight, as well as to those of other faith
traditions. Your presence honours us. I welcome our special
guests from the various levels of government and from the
judiciary. The Church is always ready to work with you to further
the common good. more
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