On Sunday, November 6, 2011, there was a celebration in the cathedral of Joliette:
• Patronal Feast of the parish of the Saint Charles Borromée Cathedral
• Tribute from the Church of Joliette to the winners of the Diocesan Medal of Merit
• Tribute to the community of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
The Eucharistic celebration which was presided by Bishop Gilles Lussier took on an atmosphere of gratitude. The celebrant reminded people that the liturgy invites us to become aware of the Lord’s return at every moment of our lives.
The homily touched upon the very centre of our lives, and we welcomed these questions.
- As Jesus’ disciples are we ready to bring light when darkness overwhelms us: during illness, mourning, trials?
- Do we have the inner strength to face conflicts? On what type of soil do we build our house? How do we listen to the Word?
- In our daily lives, what importance do we accord to prayer, silence, meditation, liturgy, interpersonal relationships?
- As a faith community, we are invited to focus on what is essential to our reason for being. Only these realities can keep us on the right path. "When they saw them, the people gave glory to our Father." The One who comes into the midst of our Galilees of today, gave his life for us.