December 2024

Regi Mathew, OFM What, why and when is a Christmas? This was haunting my mind as I entered the Advent. I realize it is Grace, empowered by the Spirit that leads to a re-birth. In the first book of the Bible, Genesis, we read (…)
Alessio Avancini My name is Alessio Avancini. I was born and raised in Venice, Italy, and I am now a postulant at the Franciscan friary of Trois Rivieres. I grew up in a middle-class catholic family, and I have been blessed with strong faith (…)
Pierre Ducharme, OFM Merry Christmas! Behind these words is a beautiful, tragic and heroic story. Such is the story of born Leader, integrally powerful, consistently humble, merciful, and beholding an inclusive vision for purpose. Rejection and salvation, opposites held in tension, he is for (…)
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb.” – Luke 1.41 God of Love, This season of Advent is slipping away and we are once again at the threshold of celebrating the light of your love Jesus – our Emmanuel and (…)
Born March 10, 1936, at Villeneuve (Alberta), Donald (Don) Hugh MacDonald, was the youngest child of Angus and Laura Belle MacDonald. He outlived his oldest brother Mark (Lorraine), his two sisters, Jessie (Richard) and Mary (Dave), and brother Tony (Rose Marie). On August 7, (…)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.” – Luke 4.18 God of Joy,Our hearts are lifted upas the Advent days grow shorter,for we know you are so near. Your joy is (…)
A Prayer for Advent “Stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” – Luke 21.28 God of Hope,The countdown Advent days have begunand the frantic pace is settling in.In these days of preparation whendemands seem more,needs seem high,and expectations seem (…)