On May 30TH, in Innisfail, Alberta, CND Sisters Marie Clarkin, Paula Maher and associates gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Visitation. We prayed, shared deeply our lived experiences in addition to the associates renewed their commitment and the sisters their vows. This was followed by conversation, laughter and good treats. The evening ended with the sharing of a token gift to Millie and Earl Hoffos who so graciously hosted our associate meetings for the past number of years.
Friday, June 1st, CND associates in Fredericton met at the home of Carole Dilworth. We shared the beautiful reflective prayer prepared for us this year by Blessed Sacrament Province; then enjoyed a feast day meal and lively conversation.
In 1985 Fr. Mary Jenco, a Servite priest, was taken hostage in Beirut and held for 19 months, suffering gravely at the hands of a Shiite group. After his return, he traveled around the country speaking of his experiences and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ’s forgiveness of enemies.
