From Intercession to Grace Human beings like to intercede for others and also, especially, to be interceded for. As children, we often asked another sibling to intercede for us...
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Saint Joseph’s presence in my life
Saint Joseph’s presence in my life The Oratory is part of the Montreal landscape. My father told me that at the age of 10 – which brings us...
Present in the World Today
“Saint Brother André, we celebrate your presence among us.” This first sentence of the prayer that is offered “to obtain a special favor” through the intercession of Saint Brother...
Joseph, the pilgrim of God
The Eternal Pilgrim The other night, I had an amazing dream. I was juggling balls: one was called Father, one was called Pilgrim and one was called Joseph. The...
La sacra famiglia al museo
La sacra famiglia al museo The Oratory Museum is proud to take part in the exhibition Italian Montréal at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum in Montreal. Eleven works from our collection,...
Joseph, the Model of a Loving Father
JOSEPH, THE MODEL OF A LOVING FATHER Last December, Pope Francis invited us to enter the Year dedicated to Saint Joseph. A little later he invited Christians to a...
Mary, Model of Hope
Mary, Model of Hope Mary welcomed the message of the Archangel Gabriel in faith and hope. She participated with the Jewish people in waiting for the Messiah. For centuries,...
The Year of Saint Joseph
The Year of Saint Joseph Saint Joseph is the Patron Saint of families, given his role in the family of Jesus of Nazareth. He is also the Patron of...
With the Risen Jesus-Christ, Hope is reborn!
With the Risen Jesus-Christ, Hope is reborn! With the Risen Jesus-Christ, hope is reborn when we accept that he walks with us, on the road of life. This is...