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...
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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...
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,...
Devotion to Saint Joseph: a Legacy of Blessed Basile-Antoine Moreau
Devotion to Saint Joseph: a Legacy of Blessed Basile-Antoine Moreau In 1904, Brother André Bessette, a Holy Cross religious, created a shrine to Saint Joseph in Montreal. Every March,...
Lenten journey with Jesus
Lenten journey with Jesus Christian Lent always begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with Palm Sunday, which opens the door to Holy Week. It is a 40-day journey of...
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple Today’s liturgy is the result of a long evolution in which two elements come together. A celebration of the presentation of Jesus...
Brother André, a friend, a saint, a source of pride and life for all of us
Brother André, a friend, a saint, a source of pride and life for all of us It is no coincidence that Brother André was canonized on October 17, 2010,...
With Joseph, welcoming Jesus into our lives: “The Lord saves”
With Joseph, welcoming Jesus into our lives: “The Lord saves” This Sunday’s Gospel reveals God’s message to Joseph. Through the dream he had, Joseph is invited to enter into...