From Creed to Font: Why We Pray the Apostles’ Creed in Lent and Easter

The Second Vatican Ecumenical Council highlighted that Lent has a “twofold character”: “preparing for baptism and by penance”—toward a specific goal: “[Lent] disposes the faithful, who more diligently hear the word of God and devote themselves to prayer, to celebrate the Paschal Mystery.” Therefore, “This twofold character is to be…

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Oblates Mark 200 Years of Mission with Vow Renewals and Joyful Celebration

On the evening of February 17, the parish hall and church at St. Albert were filled with quiet anticipation and grateful joy. About 150 people gathered in person, with another 50 joining by livestream, united in prayer and thanksgiving. Thirteen Oblate priests and three Oblate Brothers processed into the church,…

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Bicentennial of mission and renewal: Oblates celebrate 200 years of grace

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate invite the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton to join them in a moment of profound thanksgiving and renewal as they celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Approbation of their Constitutions and Rules. This historic milestone will be marked locally with a special Oblate…

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