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...
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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,...
Companion of the Sick
Companion of the sick Like every human being, Saint Joseph must have been through hard times and faced many challenges. He is often invoked as the Model of workers,...
Companion of workers
Companion of workers The Gospels tell us very little about Joseph. How do we know, for example, that he was a carpenter in Nazareth? From a single verse from...
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...
“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...
Brother André for Life
Brother André for Life In their editions on Thursday, January 31, 1924, La Presse and La Patrie newspapers each announced the festivities planned for Saturday, February 2, to celebrate...