The Spanish Flu Since its foundation in 1904, the Oratory has closed its doors to the public only three times. Aside from the current closure due to the coronavirus...
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Death of Father Marcel Lalonde, CSC — A great builder passed away
A great builder passed away Father Marcel Lalonde, CSC, died on May 26, 2020, at the age of 93 years and 11 months, following a long illness at the...
Mary at the center of our lives
Mary at the center of our lives The month of May makes me recall a beautiful memory I have from my childhood — a hymn: Tis the month of...
Mary in the Midst of our Sorrow
Mary in the Midst of our Sorrow Mary in the midst of our sorrow. Mary in the midst of our current preoccupations. A discreet presence, yet how reassuring and...
Mary in the Midst of Our Lives, Every Evening in May
Mary in the Midst of Our Lives, Every Evening in May “’Tis the month of our Mo-ther; the bless-ed and beau-ti-ful days.” When I was a child I often...
Hold Firm in the Faith
Hold Firm in the Faith Brothers and Sisters in Christ: let us hold firm in the faith. Let us continue to protect ourselves and our families, and those others...
Do Not be Afraid Says Our Lady of Fatima
Do Not be Afraid Says Our Lady of Fatima It was on May 13 1917, while they were tending a flock of sheep and goats, that three children aged...
Tribute to Moms
Tribute to Moms On the occasion of Mother’s Day, we want to offer all mothers wishes inspired by Saint Brother André. I only saw my mother smiling… and what...
A Tribute to Caregivers
A caregiver’s belief is an immense yes to life Dear friends, well before the pandemic, the people that are now called guardian angels were already embodied in home caregivers,...