December 18 edition of The New Freeman

During his homily for this year’s Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 9, 2020, Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC of the Diocese of Saint John alluded to this saying, “our life in Christ is an adventure of love, and what an adventure it has been this past year for me, for all of us.” As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanked faith communities for helping Canadians struggle through nine long months of COVID-induced uncertainty and isolation, he also urged a group of 250 clergy and faith leaders from a wide range of religions to do more over the home stretch while vaccinations roll out. Praying to God in times of joy and sorrow is a natural, human thing to do because it connects men and women to their father in heaven, Pope Francis said.