How can Saints speak to us in our own life situations today, become our friends, and help us to deepen our faith? Once a month (3rd Friday of each month), we meet in-person at St. Bernhard to focus on the life and writings of one great Saint. Group discussions provide an opportunity to reflect on the Saint’s message to us as we walk our personal  journey of faith.

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In November we focus on St. John Paul II, one of the most beloved and influential leaders in the history of the Catholic Church. Visiting more than 100 countries during his papacy, which spanned 26 years, he is remembered for his unwavering faith as much as for his courage, humility, warmth, and deep pastoral care. Human dignity was at the heart of his papacy. As a strong voice for the vulnerable, he stood up for the protection of life and family rights. Through his teachings, he called for a spiritual renewal, encouraging followers to live honestly according to their faith in Jesus Christ.

We start with his humble beginnings, looking at the stepping stones that impacted his life, including the hardships--all of which deepened his faith and spiritual path to God.

"We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus." - Apostolic Voyage to Toronto, 5, 2002

Time/location: 7:00 - 8:30 PM at St. Bernhard's church, parish hall's small basement lounge.