Let us pray Joseph and the Virgin Mary On this first of May, Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, patron saint of workers, the Church invites us, in a...
Claude Grou, c.s.c.
Hope still lives
Hope still lives In these difficult times, we can all use a word of hope. Despite all the unhappy news swirling around us, we can still say to ourselves,...
A light pierces the darkness. A voice breaks the silence.
A light pierces the darkness. A voice breaks the silence. Once the celebration of the passion and death of Christ is over on Good Friday, the liturgy seems to...
Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil Once the celebration of the passion and death of Christ is over on Good Friday, the liturgy seems to “hit the pause button.” The ensuing silence invites...
Message from Father Claude Grou, CSC
Dear friends of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mt. Royal Dear friends of Saint Joseph and Saint Brother André, You know the popular expression, “Out of sight out of mind.”...
Faithful to be just, in fact like Saint Joseph
Faithful to be just, in fact like Saint Joseph In the Gospel for this 9th day of the Novena, Jesus says: “… if your uprightness does not surpass that...
Faithful to the One who invites us to forgive
Faithful to the One who invites us to forgive In his Gospel, Matthew gathers the utterances of Jesus that can guide believers in their efforts to build a community...
Faithful to His mission, even when the world rejects us
Faithful to His mission, even when the world rejects us Today’s Gospel passage speaks about Jesus returning to his place of origin. He certainly could have hoped for more...
Message from Father Claude Grou, CSC
Message from Father Claude Grou, CSC “My health is good and I’m recovering from my emotions. I want to sincerely thank everyone who has given me messages of support...