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 When Pope Francis made his first appearance as Pope in the Vatican I think my favorite part about his welcoming was when he asked everyone to pray for him before he gave his blessing! My mind was blown in how down to earth he is. All I can say is we need to keep a close eye on what's to come from Pope Francis because great things are about to happen. 

So going from the Vatican City in Rome, Italy all the way back to little old Medicine Hat, Alberta things are going well around these parts. A couple of us on the team (second years and team leaders) have been able to go off and take a personal retreat which has been very rejuvenating for body, mind, and soul.  Much prayer was had and it really gives us energy to keep going strong for the rest of the year. 

We had a really busy weekend with Equip, Family Fun Day, Leadership Training and Unchained. The highlight of the weekend was most defiantly with Equip. We did a shadow play of the Stations of the Cross which was seen by quite the crowd of youth and parishioners who just decided to join us in the hall instead of doing a traditional Stations up in the church. It was such a powerful experience for all who witnessed and partook in it because it made you feel as if you were there, walking beside Jesus on the way to his crucifixion. We had a giant screen set up (12x8 feet) with a projector projecting images on the back to really set the scene. It is defiantly a night that will be remembered for a long time. 

So I encourage you all who are reading this to prepare your own hearts for the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Attended a Stations of the Cross in your own parish, seek out reconciliation/confession to start this Easter season that is so near, spiritually fresh. God Bless

Matthew ten-Bohmer

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Medicine Hat, AB