World Day of the Sick 2021

Resources

"The celebration of the XXIX World Day of the Sick on 11 February 2021, the liturgical memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes, is an opportunity to devote special attention to the sick and to those who provide them with assistance and care both in healthcare institutions and within families and communities. We think in particular of those who have suffered, and continue to suffer, the effects of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic." ~ Pope Francis.

The theme of this year’s message is “You have but one teacher and you are all brothers" (Mt 23:8), which encourages a trust-based relationship with the sick and the nurturing of integral human healing. Please find here some resources for the World Day of the Sick (Feb. 11) this year:
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• Pope Francis' Message for the XXIX World Day of the Sick - English | French
• Some themes for our reflection on World Day of the Sick - Download 
• Liturgical notes for World Day of the Sick in the Diocese of Calgary - Download
• World Day of the Sick resources (prayers, petitions, graphic/poster etc.) you can use: 
  • Prayer of the Faithful
  • Prayer and Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

We would also like to direct your attention to the updated Bill C-7 webpage, and ask that you continue to pray and voice your concern on MAiD. "May our Lord both inspire and bring to accomplishment our efforts to embrace and protect the suffering and vulnerable, and to honour and uphold our rights and freedoms." ~ AB & NWT Bishops See webpage  

• Statement by the group of disability advocates opposing Bill C-7. Read here
• Calgary Catholic Medical Association (CCMA) is a lay association with a mission to foster personal and professional formation of healthcare professionals, in accord with the magisterium of the Catholic Church. Read an article from CCMA's website regarding the consultations on expanding MAiD here. What physicians are saying about the dangers of the euthanasia expansion. Read here 
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COVID-19

• To get the latest update on COVID-19 Pandemic in the Diocese, click here
• Revised article with notes from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith re COVID-19 vaccination. Read here