Catholic Prayer Space Ottawa

06/07/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/john-651-58-the-most-holy-body-and-blood-of-christ/

On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—the Feast of Corpus Christi—Jesus connects the past, the present, and the future by declaring God’s salvific plan for all humanity. GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 6:51-58 Jesus said to the Jewish crowds: “I am the living bread that came down f...

06/02/2026

Members of the community are invited to attend an upcoming conference titled: Development Challenges and Opportunities Faced By Civil Society Organizations in the World.

The event will bring together researchers, students, community organizations, and civil society leaders from several countries to discuss issues related to international development, immigration, the environment, and human rights.

📅 Friday, June 5
🕐 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
📍 Amphitheatre, Saint Paul University

Admission is free — register here reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4vhSd2E

This conference is organized by the School of Leadership, Ecology and Equity and the School of Social Communication, in collaboration with Alternatives and the Immigrant Workers Centre.

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Les membres de la communauté sont invités à participer à une conférence intitulée : « Défis et opportunités en matière de développement auxquels sont confrontées les organisations de la société civile dans le monde ».

L’événement réunira des chercheur·e·s, étudiant·e·s, organismes communautaires et leaders de la société civile provenant de plusieurs pays autour d’enjeux liés au développement international, à l’immigration, à l’environnement et aux droits humains. La conférence se déroulera en anglais.

📅 vendredi 5 juin
🕐 14 h à 18 h
📍 Amphithéâtre, Université Saint-Paul

L'entrée est gratuite — inscrivez-vous ici pour réserver votre place : https://bit.ly/4vhSd2E

05/29/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/john-316-18-trinity-sunday/

The profound mystery of the Trinity invites humanity into and eternal relationship with God who is love. GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 3:16-18 “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son i...

05/20/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/john-2019-23-pentecost-sunday/

Pentecost is a feast of the Third Person of God, God the Holy Spirit. The Three Persons of God, God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit act in communion, perfect harmony in unity and diversity. GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where....

05/15/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/matthew-2816-20-the-ascension-of-the-lord/

The ministry of Jesus and His apostles is a profound journey that transcends simple geography, weaving through complex physical terrains and the even more intricate landscapes of the human heart. Today’s Gospel reading explores how these nonlinear, winding paths, from the shores of Galilee to the ...

05/11/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/john-1415-21-6th-sunday-of-easter/

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2026 In one of the most beautifully written sentences ever written, St. Augustine states, “Our heart is restless until it rests in you.” Today’s Gospel explains how we are to live in the presence of God. GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 14:15-21 Jesus said to his disciples: ...

04/30/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/john-141-14-5th-sunday-of-easter/

Upon the completion of His earthly mission, Jesus’ assurance of His presence and the beatific vision of unity changes the possibility of our relating to the Father from a promise to a firm certainty. This certainty offers us a foretaste of the beatific vision, an ultimate unity with God, beginning...

04/24/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/john-101-10-4th-sunday-of-easter-good-shepherd-sunday/

The parable of the Good Shepherd was shared in Jerusalem after Jesus had healed a blind man and opened his eyes. It is part of the discourse Jesus held with those who were searching for and debating His identity. Jesus uses the pastoral metaphor of a shepherd caring for his sheep as a powerful decla...

04/18/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/luke-2413-35-3rd-sunday-of-easter/

On the way to Emmaus, the two disciples emerged from being confused and defeated to hopeful and joyous, burning with zeal to transmit the Good News about the Risen Lord to their companions. Like them, our lives can be totally and completely changed when we encounter the risen Lord in contemplation,....

04/12/2026

https://catholicprayerspace.ca/reflections/john-2019-31-2nd-sunday-of-easter-divine-mercy-sunday/

The transformative message of Christ and His peace, which changed the heart of the doubting disciple, Thomas, into an adoring apostle, is an example of how faith and trust can move mountains. GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 20:19-31             On the evening of that first day of the week, when the ...