On behalf of the Canadian CND Vocation Committee, I have some news to share with you.
With a few young people who participated with us in various activities (Zoom and See Retreat/Retraite “Zoom et vois,” Stir/Remuer), we have considered and imagined two synodal meetings to hold with young adults. Our goal? To give the opportunity to young adults to share on synodal questions and get their reflections and voices to Rome!
I have all kinds of fuzzy thoughts in my heart as I write this reflection, the miles may have separated us but very close to my heart are the beautiful memories we created when we lived “visitation.” I am Winnie, and was welcomed into Associate Relationship with the New Victoria Group since May 31, 2000.
Palm Sunday recalls an event in the Christian Scripture (The New Testament) of Jesus entering into Jerusalem and being greeted by the people waving palm branches. For Christians, it is a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and of our willingness to follow him.
The word of the slap spread faster than a wildfire. You didn’t even have to watch the Oscars to see it. It was repeatedly shown and viewed on all forms of social media. Unfortunately, violent language and behavior has become part and parcel of life, from reality to fiction to children’s cartoons.