Monthly Archives: March 2013

Yet another from the Diocese of London

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A belated Happy Easter 🙂 Our family just left.  Many helping hands in the kitchen so dishes done and everything put away.  A wonderful Easter Sunday.  Much to be thankful for. My prayers were with you all in a very … Continue reading

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Good Friday

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Good Friday. Christ betrayed by Judas, denied three times by Peter, scourged, crowned with thorns, ridiculed, mocked, crucified – for love of us. One of my favorite reflections on Good Friday is the suffering which the Blessed Virgin Mary endured … Continue reading

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“To Do” list

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Ex-priest and previously convicted molester  Gary Hoskins had a court date in Stephenville, Newfoundland yesterday (Monday, 25 March 2013).  I see nothing in the papers.  If anyone has seen or heard anything would you please pass on the news? I … Continue reading

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If all is well

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Thank you all for your well-wishes and/or prayers for my husband.  All are much appreciated 🙂 I find myself in such a strange situation here.  Usually when there is sickness in the family, or some sort of minor catastrophe in … Continue reading

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Talk about rationalizing

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I spent the day at the hospital with my husband today – just home now.  He had a wicked headache and stiff neck.  The headache started yesterday afternoon and got progressively worse through the night.  By this morning he couldn’t … Continue reading

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A wee wish

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A ‘wee’ wish for you on St. Patrick’s Day May you see God’s light on the path ahead When the road you walk is dark. May you always hear, Even in your hour of sorrow, The gentle singing of the … Continue reading

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I am hopeful

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An interesting week!  A new Pope, and an 11-year sentence (less time served) for Father George Smith. Timely indeed that Father Smith would be sentenced and his dirty deeds made known to the world one short day after  white smoke … Continue reading

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Not easy

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There are two pre-trial hearings scheduled for tomorrow:  they are NOT open to the public: (1)  Father Rene Labelle Frontenac courthouse, Kingston, Ontario. I will find out on Monday if a new court date has been set.  Somewhere along the … Continue reading

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11 years!!

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An 11 year sentence for convicted molester Father George Smith! Yes, 11 years!! I know, it’s not the 13 which and I many others had hoped for, but – 11 years?!  In Canada?  Can you believe it? 14 March 2013: … Continue reading

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Let justice be done

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Father George Smith will be sentenced tomorrow morning (14 March 2013) at the Corner Brook, Newfoundland courthouse (82 Mt. Bernard Ave.) Thursday, 14 March 2013:  9 am, courtroom #1, Corner Brook courthouse You will without doubt recall that Smith’s defence … Continue reading

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