Companion in Hope Hope cannot be taken for granted. It’s easier to despair, to let ourselves fall into sadness or weariness. How many are discouraged? Consciously or not, we...
Feasts and Celebrations
Companion on the path of faith
Companion on the path of faith Joseph welcomed God’s presence in his life. On his word, he committed himself to the Incarnation of his Son: the most unfathomable of...
Companion of our Families
Companion of our Families Jesus probably always called Joseph “abba,” or “papa.” He would later address God, his Father, in the same way. It’s by the same word—so intimate!—that...
Companion of our Church
Companion of our Church Joseph, as we know, had the privilege of sharing a household with two exceptional people: Jesus and Mary. As Jesus’ “earthly” father, Joseph held him...
Companion of our ancestors
Companion of our ancestors The year 2024 marks the 4th centenary of Canada’s consecration to Saint Joseph. As early as 1624, the Recollects, the first European missionaries to arrive...
The Traveling Tombstone of Blessed Basile Moreau
The Traveling Tombstone of Blessed Basile Moreau In the rear of the Basilica, in a small apsidal chapel, rests a remarkable and particularly precious object for the Congregation of...
Christmas Wishes from the Rector
Christmas Wishes from the Rector In this Christmas season, may peace and serenity flood your hearts and homes. May the light of the star that guided the Three Wise...
A Time to Give Thanks
A Time to Give Thanks Every year in October, we celebrate Thanksgiving. This harvest time encourages us to give thanks for the bounties of nature. At Saint Joseph’s Oratory...
Easter or the consolation of the Risen One
Easter or the consolation of the Risen One Have you noticed how the biblical texts we hear at Easter are texts of consolation? During the days of the octave,...