Remembering Pope Francis 

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As the church and the world face the reality of world without Pope Francis we pause in a moment of gratitude and prayer, marking his passing into eternal life.
Pope Francis brought the richness of his Jesuit formation and aligned it with the Franciscan care for the poor and creation. He reminded us of our human connection, the movement of the Spirit and called all to the good of all.
As we remember Pope Francis, we are called to continue to be witnesses of the Resurrection and do what is ours to do for the sake of the gospel. Pope Francis made it feel like he was walking with each one of us,  may we continue this as true Pilgrims of Hope.
May eternal rest grant unto him.
May perpetual light shine on him.
May Pope Francis rest in peace.
“Be praised, my Lord, for our Sister Death,
whom we must all face.
I praise and bless you, Lord,
and I give thanks to you,
and I will serve you in all humility.”
  • St. Francis of Assisi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessings of Hope at Easter Triduum  

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During these sacred days we pray with St. Francis of Assisi:

Most High, Glorious, Good God

to you alone belong praise and glory,

all honour and blessing.

Praise and bless God and give God thanks;

and serve God with great humility.

  • Canticle of Creatures

Peace and All Good

during these Holy Days and the Easter Season.

   Easter Blessings and Greetings

     from the Friars and Staff at Mount St. Francis

The trails for the Way of Cross are open all weekend.

Limited access to washrooms Good Friday and Holy Saturday 9am-5pm.

 

A Prayer for Easter

 

Risen Lord

You are life,

You are new life,

You are fullness of life.

 

Risen Lord

You are hope,

You are renewing hope,

You are our journey of hope.

 

Risen Lord

You are here,

You are here among us,

You are here raising us up.

 

Risen Lord

On this pilgrimage of life,

we rejoice in your resurrection

for it reminds us hope is always here

because you dwell among us.

 

May we be witnesses

of your resurrection in all we do,

in the ways we build community,

in how we gather at table

and recognize you in the breaking of the bread.

 

May we journey with hope,

May we raise our voices with hope,

May we allow our hearts to be transformed

by the hope which is your new life in us.

 

Amen. Alleluia!

 

Br. Michael,

Photo Credits: Heino Eisner

Kelly Sikkema

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Prayer for Holy Week    

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                         – Br. Michael, ofm

“When the hour came…then the criminal said, “Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

– Luke 22.14-23.56

 

Lord Jesus,

As we enter this sacred week with you

Remember us.

As we pay attention to your words

Remember us.

As we take note of your actions

Remember us.

As we journey on the way

Remember us.

As we wave palms in praise

Remember us.

As we gather at table with you

Remember us.

As we pray with you in the garden

Remember us.

As we stand before the cross

Remember us.

As we see the stone across the tomb

Remember us.

As we come with our fears

Remember us.

As we sit in uncertainty

Remember us.

As we rejoice in your resurrection

Remember us

as you come into your kingdom.

Amen.

 

Photo Credit: Cristiano de Assunção

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE AT

MOUNT ST FRANCIS

Mass 11:30 am

Tuesday April 15, Wednesday April 16

Mass schedule resumes Tuesday April 22

Good Friday – Holy Saturday our Doors are open for washroom use only 9 am to 5 pm

 

 

The Retreat Centre itself does not offer any liturgies for the Easter Triduum, please refer to local church websites or www.catholicyyc.ca for times of Triduum celebrations.