This is the time of year when we typically give thanks for all the blessings in our lives.  Thanksgiving reminds us to pause and examine all that we've been gifted by God.  We marvel throughout the month at God's bounty and generosity – blessing each one of us in innumerable ways, whether we deserve it or not.  But the practice of only thinking about this around Thanksgiving needs to be changed. We need to try to infuse thankful contemplation into our lives throughout the year.  Being grateful and thankful is a practice that not only glo...

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This week on the Hope and Faith Series Fr. Jonathan Ficara, the Director of Vocations in the Diocese of Norwich and the Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace, speaks about using our vocations to respond to God's grace and using service as Thanksgiving.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks        

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This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Sr. Amaris Salata speaks about a social justice issue in our own backyard: Human trafficking.*   *Warning- subject matter may trigger some individuals who have experienced similar trauma.  Viewer Discretion Advised Please join us for the culmination of this video series on Sunday, November 21, 2001, 7- 8PM, the feast of Christ the King, with a Virtual Event designed to answer questions about the topics that were presented over the previous seven weeks.   To obtain the link for the me...

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This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Sr. Mercy Marie of the Sisters of Life speaks about a retreat for women who are healing from post abortion syndrome and the effects it had. To speak to someone in the Diocese of Norwich about post abortion healing, call Project Rachel at (860) 861-4439. All calls are confidential.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks        

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Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph Learn more about the Churches named St. Joseph in the Diocese of Norwich during the Year of St. Joseph. This week the Office of Faith Events visits Fr. Larry LaPointe at St. Joseph, Willimantic.   View Additional Churches with the honor of being named Saint Joseph

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The Office of Faith Events is sponsoring... The Make a Memory Christmas Stocking Project We invite every family to make a Christmas stocking that will be delivered to a soup kitchen/shelter in the Norwich Diocese for children who would not otherwise receive a stocking. Include items like candy, socks, books, games, puzzles, and small toys. A homemade Christmas card from your family to theirs would be a nice touch! Some safety details...*make sure all candy is packaged- big or small- no loose candy please, *no candy with nuts or peanut butter for aller...

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