March 2025
Dear Parish Council Members, and Spiritual Advisors,
As we journey through this sacred season of Lent in the Jubilee Year of Hope, we are called to embrace a time of silence, reflection, prayer, and peace in the Lord’s boundless hope for us. Lent invites us to walk closely with Christ, meditating on His ultimate sacrifice for our salvation. It is a season of renewal, an opportunity to deepen our faith and open our hearts to God’s merciful love.
As pilgrims on this Lenten journey, we are reminded that we are also beacons of hope, entrusted with the mission of walking and serving in the Light of Christ. Just as Jesus illuminated the path of righteousness, compassion, and love, so too are we called to reflect His light in our families, communities, and the world. In every act of kindness, every prayer offered, and every moment of service, we bear witness to His enduring presence and love.
This year, as members of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada, we are particularly called to love one another through faith, service, and social justice. May we embrace these words with open hearts: “Here I am, Lord, send me!” Joyfully, let us respond to this call, striving to Sparkle God’s Way as Beacons of Hope and Light to Everyone We Meet.
May this Lenten season be a time of deep spiritual renewal for you. May you find peace in silence, strength in prayer, and hope in the promise of Christ’s resurrection. Wishing you a blessed and transformative Lenten journey filled with God’s grace and love.
In faith, hope, and love,
Teresa
Teresa DiFalco,
Diocesan President Hamilton Diocesan Council – The Catholic Women’s League of Canada