"Work ennobles man", goes the saying, but, we immediately add, "it can enslave him and reduce him to slavery". With this wisdom in mind, the Assemblée des évêques catholiques...
Spirituality
Companion of Saint Brother André
Brother André, a listening heart. A man of prayer and great simplicity, he embodied John the Baptist’s words to Jesus: “He must increase but I must decrease” (Jn 3:30)....
Companion in Hope
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...
Companion of migrants and refugees
Companion of migrants and refugees The work of art “Angels Unawares” that stands in front of the Oratory depicts a large boat whose passengers are migrants from all eras,...
“Through the desert, God guides us towards freedom.”
“Through the desert, God guides us towards freedom.” Lent 2024 With these words, Pope Francis invites us to take advantage of Lent 2024 as a journey where we allow...
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...
On a journey with Joseph
On a Journey with Joseph On several occasions, Saint Joseph moved from one place to another. In Luke’s Gospel, we see Joseph traveling to Bethlehem for the census of...
Peace of Heart
PEACE OF HEART One day, I had the pleasure of meeting Armand and his wife. They were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. As a gift, they had asked a...
The Origin
MONTH OF MAY, MONTH OF MARY. THE ORIGIN The Romans used to dedicate a month to a deity. The month of May was thus the month of Maya, goddess...