Where do we meet God?

As the week of meetings came to a close this morning, it was time for us to practice what we've been preaching all week.

Having heard the words of wisdom offered to us by His Excellency, John Corriveau, OFM Cap, and having listened to the counsel of one of only a very few Canadian Council Fathers, and having taken a fair amount of time to consider the possible Jericho's - places where the NFPC might consider investing our energies in the coming months and years, we took a moment to reflect on the blessings that we ourselves have experienced during this week.

The theme of our week - Honouring our Priesthood: Where we meet God has led us to consider the wisdom of the Saints and to remember that each of us is ordained to be a 'little word' which models the redemptive love of God. Ours is a long history and we have a rich tradition from which to draw our wisdom. Throughout this history, and even today, God is present to us in many and varied ways. All we need to do is to have eyes to see, ears to hear, hearts to welcome and spirits willing to celebrate this presence.

We are grateful for the presence of our liaison bishops - John Corriveau, OFM Cap, and Richard Grecco - at our meetings this week. Unfortunately, His Excellency, Martin Currie, our liaison bishop from Eastern Canada could not be physically with us, but we know that he is with us in spirit. We look forward to continued collaboration with these and all the bishops of Canada as we continue our work in service to the priests who exercise their presbyteral ministry in this country.