In the summer of 1896, Collège Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur, run by the Congregation of the Holy Cross, purchased the vast hillside property located in front of its gates. This transaction marked...
Enhancing the Garden of the Way of the Cross of the Oratory
The Garden of the Way of the Cross at Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is undoubtedly a heritage gem that deserves to be preserved, protected, and brought to the attention of a wider...
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Francis of Assisi, 800 Years Later: A Message That Still Speaks to Us
Eight hundred years after his death, Saint Francis of Assisi continues to touch our hearts through the radical simplicity of his witness.
Our Lady of Sorrows
One of the most influential philosophers in Western thought, Friedrich Nietzsche, left us this striking reflection on suffering: “In solitude, the solitary man gnaws at his own heart; in...
In the Records of Our History
Anyone interested in genealogy and history knows that certain official documents contain treasures of information. Among these sources, parish registers as well as Canadian censuses make it possible to...
A Theology and a Prayer Life Clearly Centered on the Trinity
Whenever Brother André speaks about the Trinity, and he does so often, it is to draw a connection with the Holy Family. He places great emphasis on the quality...
10th Anniversary of Saint Brother André’s Patronage of Caregivers in Canada
10th Anniversary of Saint Brother André’s Patronage of Caregivers in Canada In 2010, the leadership of Saint Joseph’s Oratory welcomed my proposal to name Saint Brother André the...
Welcoming the Crowds to the Mountain
The attraction of the Oratory for pilgrims and curious visitors dates back to its very beginnings. It quickly became necessary to prepare for welcoming the growing crowds.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: God Simply Present in Our Lives
Jesus left us the memorial of his Body and Blood during a meal. He offered himself under the signs of bread and wine, as flesh to be eaten and...
“A Love Nest for the Sick”: The Origins of the Jean XXIII Pavilion
In June 1966, a one-of-a-kind initiative took root on the grounds of Saint Joseph’s Oratory: the Jean XXIII Home.