IN GRATITUDE OF BLESSED MARIE RIVIER , May 23, 2021
As we prepare to celebrate this summer the 225th anniversary of the foundation of our congregation, the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, we appreciate and give thanks to our foundress Marie Rivier for her
Feast of the Pentecost – May 23, 2021
The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia. (Wisdom 1.7) On the day of Pentecost, fifty
MAY 2021 May – Mary – Marathon – Mothers – Marie Rivier
“Tis the month of May, ‘tis the month of Mary.” This little phrase came to me as I prepared this reflection. Traditionally, the Church has dedicated the month of May to the Blessed Virgin
April 25, 2021 – World Day of Vocations
“Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9 38; Lk 10 2). In this year dedicated to St. Joseph, patron of the
Province de Prince Albert – Un Projet Pour Aider Les Pauvres
Au début de la fondation, Marie Rivier rappelait à ses Sœurs que la Congrégation avait été fondée surtout pour servir les pauvres. Elle avait toujours senti le désir d’aider les personnes dans le besoin. Elle
Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord-April 4th, 2021
ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. (Psalm 118:24) “On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb
Holy Week Triduum April 1 – 3, 2021
HOLY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, HOLY SATURDAY Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. (Lk 23:46) These three days begin and end with a meal. On Thursday, Jesus and the disciples celebrate the ritual
Passion (Palm) Sunday, March 28, 2021
“Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!” (cf. John 12, 12—16) We begin today’s liturgy with the reading of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
The Annunciation of Mary, March 25, 2021
Mary lived in Nazareth, one day an angel appeared to her to ask her if she would accept to be the mother of God. First, God waited for Mary’s response. She accepted to be God’s
5th Sunday of Lent – March 21, 2021
“Create a clean heart in me, O God.” (Ps. 51, 12a) Suddenly, Lent is half over – we are over the hump! It is time to reflect on my Lenten journey so far. How persistent have I
Feast of St. Joseph, March 19, 2021
On this feast day, let us humbly ask Saint Joseph for many favors as you pray with these words of the litany. Let us rely on his fatherly love and care for us. ‘We