Family of Divine Word

The Family of the Divine Word (FDW) is committed to strengthening the understanding and practice of our faith through scripture study, reflection, pastoral and community engagement.FDW was founded in the Lenten Season of 2009 by Sr Rose Therese Tannous, from the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family. It has been since holding weekly Bible study sessions in Arabic every Tuesday evening, exploring themes that help parishioners live out the Gospel in their daily lives.

The Bible sessions are guided by yearly programs that are constructed around the Eparchial theme of the year and inspired by the Pope’s vision for the months ahead. Parishioners reflect on biblical texts, figures from both the Old and New Testaments, Saints, the Fathers’ teaching, Apostolic Exhortations, Papal Encyclicals, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other faith materials to deepen their knowledge in faith, understand their missions in life and achieve spiritual growth.

Beside the weekly talks, FDW holds annual retreats, spiritual days, social gatherings and manages a library of spiritual and faith books in both Arabic and English. FDW books are available for borrowing by all parishioners. list of books available below. 

Through its various activities, FDW continues to guide parishioners in faith, hope, and the lived experience of God’s grace.