Deirdre Thomas

Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of God. Thomas Merton

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We highly recommend this movie. It is a beautifully gentle film about grief, healing, and finding family in unexpected places. Enjoy! It is heartwarming!

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Years of preparation and discerning ... it will be a joy-filled celebration on Saturday!

[Deirdre Thomas @deirdrelthomas]

The Montreal Victoire won the Walter Cup, the championship trophy of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). With this victory, the Victoire became the first Canadian-based franchise to hoist the Walter Cup. Félicitations! Bravo! La ville est en ébullition ce soir!

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Yeah!!!!

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@CBSNews “I got a cancer diagnosis nine weeks ago. I come to work every day, and I think that sets an example for everyone around me.” With care, Susie Wiles can definitely make her own choices, but the part of her statement that goes too far is “this sets an example” for others.

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CCCB Media Release: https://t.co/syAxQaKknJ

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CEW 2026-WEDNESDAY
“In the Holy Spirit, every individual and all people have become, through the Cross and Resurrection of Christ, children of God, partakers in the divine nature and heirs to eternal life.” - St. John Paul II
CEW Mass at 11 a.m. today:
https://t.co/tqOT2jC24H

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@MarkJCarney Excellent choix! Merci à tous ceux qui ont participé aux délibérations et au discernement concernant cette sélection, et à Sa Majesté pour avoir validé ce processus par son approbation.

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Catholic Education Week
TUESDAY–GOD LOVES YOU
“God loves you! No matter what is happening in your life, you are at all times loved by a God who is with you always and wants you to flourish and be happy.”-A Pastoral Letter from the CDN Catholic Bishops to Young People, 2022, p 2.

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May 5 - National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada, also known as Red Dress Day. It is a day to honor victims, raise awareness of the disproportionate violence against Indigenous peoples, especially women.

https://t.co/agDfZDWiBk

[Deirdre Thomas @deirdrelthomas]

Tchaikovsky’s magnificent Fifth Symphony – loved it! Seats not so much. Seats were on sale, and the balcony height and the incline depth triggered balance issues. Time to close my eyes and enjoy the music! Our lunch at Earl’s Kitchen + Bar was delicious!

[Deirdre Thomas @deirdrelthomas]

Remembering Pope Francis and keeping the hope of the synodal process in our prayers. Implementation Report: https://t.co/2jraLLV3Aj Final Reports of the Study groups: https://t.co/Dchdi9Odz2 More information: https://t.co/e2jhaAxgE6

[Deirdre Thomas @deirdrelthomas]

Gracious God, we give you thanks for the pastoral ministry of Bishop Miehm. We are grateful for his leadership and his care for the Diocese of Peterborough. May your Spirit fill him with strength, wisdom, and joy as he shepherds the people of the Diocese of London.

[Deirdre Thomas @deirdrelthomas]

Let’s continue to pray that Pope Leo XIV champions peace and justice, that his message takes root in the hearts of all leaders, prompting them to pursue peace with authenticity, integrity, and right relationship.

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@acoyne This is laughable on the part of Polievre. Ill-advised, for sure.

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Thank you @BishopBarron for finally taking a stand for goodness. We are praying for @Pontifex. It is time for Trump to apologize to His Holiness and to mercifully resign from the presidency.

[Bishop Robert Barron @BishopBarron]

The statements made by President Trump on Truth Social regarding the Pope were entirely inappropriate and disrespectful. They don’t contribute at all to a constructive conversation. It is the Pope’s prerogative to articulate Catholic doctrine and the principles that govern the moral life. In regard to the concrete application of those principles, people of good will can and do disagree. I would warmly recommend that serious Catholics within the Trump administration–Secretary Rubio, Vice President Vance, Ambassador Brian Burch, and others–might meet with Vatican officials so that a real dialogue can take place. This is far preferable to the statements on social media.

I am very grateful for the many ways that the Trump administration has reached out to Catholics and other people of faith. It has been a high honor to serve on the Religious Liberty Commission. No President in my lifetime has shown a greater dedication to defending our first liberty. All that said, I think the President owes the Pope an apology.

[Deirdre Thomas @deirdrelthomas]

This "X" post and the 4.5K+ "likes" are reprehensible.

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As the War in the Middle East continues - sadly without a Peace Plan, let’s fill our world with kindness and join Pope Leo XIV in praying for peace.

[Deirdre Thomas @deirdrelthomas]

Grace ... today. It's springtime, and we had fun outdoors! :-) A sunny day, a beautiful dog, spring in the air - it doesn't get much better!

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More than 9000 have joined in prayer through this link (English) to the Prayer Vigil for Peace led by Pope Leo XIV.

https://t.co/x6bi44XArO