Holy Spirit Province Saint-Esprit
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Contemplation

Easter: In our Midst – Mary Magdalene
Michael Perras, OFM3 April 2021
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene [...]
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The Silence of Holy Saturday
Redaction2 April 2021
Today the one who holds all creation in his hand is himself held [...]
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Holy Week: In Our Midst – Mary, Mother of Jesus
Michael Perras, OFM27 March 2021
And standing by the Cross of Jesus was his mother, and the sister of his [...]
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Lent IV: In Our Midst – St. Patrick
Michael Perras, OFM13 March 2021
The parish church I grew up in has a statue of St. Patrick. I was [...]
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Lent III: In Our Midst – Saint Oscar Romero
Michael Perras, OFM6 March 2021
When I was a teenager, I attended several Youth Conferences or Rallies sponsored by the [...]
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Lent II: In Our Midst: St. Clare of Assisi
Michael Perras, OFM27 February 2021
In the Catholic cycle of readings for Lent, the Transfiguration is always the gospel [...]
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Lent I: In Our Midst – St. Francis of Assisi
Michael Perras, OFM20 February 2021
Lent begins with a series of readings which are motivation after motivation. On Ash Wednesday [...]
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Lent 2021: In Our Midst
Michael Perras, OFM17 February 2021
The Season of Lent is a time to remember, return and recall. I have heard [...]
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If You Choose
Michael Perras, OFM13 February 2021
You know those movies which have that perfect line at the perfect time and [...]
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Actions of Solidarity: Black History Month
Michael Perras, OFM6 February 2021
February is Black History Month being recognized and celebrated in Canada since 1996. Although I [...]
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