By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News
A diocesan adult faith Advent retreat was held Dec. 7, 2024 at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, presented by the sisters of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity who are serving in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.
Sr. Malou Tibayan, Sr. Marta Piano, and Sr. Mirasol Abala presented the Enkindle retreat in collaboration with diocesan Adult Faith Coordinator Astrid Alas, with some 40 participants attending the Saturday event, focused on the Word of God.
In prayerfully “breaking open” scriptures about the coming of Christ into the world, the Verbum Dei sisters encouraged retreatants to be “pilgrims” rather than “tourists” — echoing a challenge from Pope Francis in days of preparation for Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.
“Being a tourist means experiencing something new. Being a pilgrim means becoming something / someone new,” described the retreat leaders.
Photos:
Sr. Sol Abala of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity (left) welcomes participant Diane Waldbillig to the 2024 Advent retreat. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
Sr. Malou Tibayan of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity at the Enkindle Advent retreat Dec. 7. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
Sr. Marta Piano of the Verbum Dei Missionary Fraternity at the Enkindle Advent retreat Dec. 7. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
Retreat participants gathered for coffee and refreshments before the start of the Enkindle diocesan adult faith Advent retreat Dec. 7. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
Retreat leaders Sr. Marta Piano and Sr. Malou Tibayan, with Adult Faith Coordinator Astrid Alas (l-r). (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
Enkindle Advent retreat session in the Queen of Peace Chapel. (Submitted photo)
(Photo by Astrid Alas)
(Photo by Astrid Alas)
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Enkindle Advent retreat display. (Photo by Astrid Alas)
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Kiply Lukan Yaworski is the communications coordinator for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon – rcdos.ca.
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