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On Epiphany Feast, we remember that
the Magi Kings brought gold ... frankincense ... myrrh
to Jesus, by way of worship.
Jesus came into the world
to teach us the love that God has for us …
Jesus came into the world
to save us …
Jesus came into the world
to transform and sanctify us …
Jesus came into the world
to take our humanity and deify us …
Yes, the Magi Kings brought
gold ... frankincense ... myrrh …
And what about us...
What could be better than to give
ourselves, and as such to Jesus!
Let us give our heart to Him with all that is in it.
the Magi Kings brought gold ... frankincense ... myrrh
to Jesus, by way of worship.
Jesus came into the world
to teach us the love that God has for us …
Jesus came into the world
to save us …
Jesus came into the world
to transform and sanctify us …
Jesus came into the world
to take our humanity and deify us …
Yes, the Magi Kings brought
gold ... frankincense ... myrrh …
And what about us...
What could be better than to give
ourselves, and as such to Jesus!
Let us give our heart to Him with all that is in it.
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St-Brother Andre...
A community of nuns asked me to tell what St. Brother André meant to me. So here I am sharing it with you too ...
Regarding Brother André .... We ain't seen nothing yet!
Saturday, on October 16th 2010, I went to St-Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal to attend Holy Mass, followed by the Vigil of prayers which becan on evening, lasted all night and ended the next morning at 4 a.m. by the Holy Mass of the Canonization of Brother André, broadcast live from Rome, on a giant screen.
All this took place in the Crypt. What joy I felt in my heart when for the very first time I heard these words:
"Saint Brother André."
Pope Benedict XVI had just declared Saint, this dear friend of the sicks and the poors. I was so happy that we kept his title of Brother! When, at the top of my lungs, my scream resounded in the assembly, I suddenly remembered all the graces I had received through the intercession of humble Brother André and that of St. Joseph. It must be said that I always addressed my prayers to both of them, at the same time.
My friendship with Brother André began when I turned 16. On the very day of my birthday, in February, when it was - 40 degrees, I went by bus to the Oratory, begging Brother André and St-Joseph to find me a lover with who I could get married with and start a family. All this by living constantly happy, of course. A month and a half later, I was going out with the one who is now my husband.
During dating, which still lasted four years, I suffered a great emotional shock that led to huge depression and horrible sleepless nights for a long year. As I did not want to numb myself with medication, I prefered to go to St-Joseph's Oratory and ask my two new friends, Brother André and St-Joseph, for my healing.
It was in tears and supplications that I rubbed my temples with St. Joseph's oil, in order to heal my moods and everything that had traumatized me. I became seriously ill thereafter, to the point of being condemned to die.
It was not that I had been forgotten, but I understood that I had to, through this physical illness, enter my heart and discover that to return to health, I had to forgive while having faith. After taking a step of true forgiveness towards the person who was the source of all that trauma, I returned not only to the physical life, but also to the spiritual one.
Another memory popped into my mind ... The one where one of my uncles was also healed. It was in 1926. He was four years old and could not walk because he had paralysis of his legs.
My grandmother, who was pregnant, took the tram to bring her to the Oratory. She entered the office where Brother André was welcoming people. Seeing her, he said to her:
"What are you doing here?"
And she answered:
"My boy's legs are paralyzed. I come for him to be healed. "
He said to her:
" Go home and if you are confident, in 3 or 4 days,
he will make his first steps."
And he walked as he has told. My grand-mother had a lot of faith.
One day when I was reading that several other miracles had been performed through the intercession of Brother André, there is one case that particularly struck me. It is that of a man who could not obtain his healing because he was in a state of adultery.
It is as if our part is to ask and believe, of course, but also to avoid serious or mortal sin, as they say. It even happened that Brother André asked people to go to confession before consulting him for healing.
Many years have passed since I was 16. I am still married to the same man and we have four children. For several years, I have been going to sing the praises of the Lord on Wednesday mornings in the Crypt, at this same Oratory, as part of Eucharistic celebrations, and I ask God, St. Joseph and St. Brother André, by this humble means that is song, to enter with them all the hearts of these dear pilgrims and to continue this beautiful mission of healing the body, of course, but above all that of the soul and the heart.
A community of nuns asked me to tell what St. Brother André meant to me. So here I am sharing it with you too ...
Regarding Brother André .... We ain't seen nothing yet!
Saturday, on October 16th 2010, I went to St-Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal to attend Holy Mass, followed by the Vigil of prayers which becan on evening, lasted all night and ended the next morning at 4 a.m. by the Holy Mass of the Canonization of Brother André, broadcast live from Rome, on a giant screen.
All this took place in the Crypt. What joy I felt in my heart when for the very first time I heard these words:
"Saint Brother André."
Pope Benedict XVI had just declared Saint, this dear friend of the sicks and the poors. I was so happy that we kept his title of Brother! When, at the top of my lungs, my scream resounded in the assembly, I suddenly remembered all the graces I had received through the intercession of humble Brother André and that of St. Joseph. It must be said that I always addressed my prayers to both of them, at the same time.
My friendship with Brother André began when I turned 16. On the very day of my birthday, in February, when it was - 40 degrees, I went by bus to the Oratory, begging Brother André and St-Joseph to find me a lover with who I could get married with and start a family. All this by living constantly happy, of course. A month and a half later, I was going out with the one who is now my husband.
During dating, which still lasted four years, I suffered a great emotional shock that led to huge depression and horrible sleepless nights for a long year. As I did not want to numb myself with medication, I prefered to go to St-Joseph's Oratory and ask my two new friends, Brother André and St-Joseph, for my healing.
It was in tears and supplications that I rubbed my temples with St. Joseph's oil, in order to heal my moods and everything that had traumatized me. I became seriously ill thereafter, to the point of being condemned to die.
It was not that I had been forgotten, but I understood that I had to, through this physical illness, enter my heart and discover that to return to health, I had to forgive while having faith. After taking a step of true forgiveness towards the person who was the source of all that trauma, I returned not only to the physical life, but also to the spiritual one.
Another memory popped into my mind ... The one where one of my uncles was also healed. It was in 1926. He was four years old and could not walk because he had paralysis of his legs.
My grandmother, who was pregnant, took the tram to bring her to the Oratory. She entered the office where Brother André was welcoming people. Seeing her, he said to her:
"What are you doing here?"
And she answered:
"My boy's legs are paralyzed. I come for him to be healed. "
He said to her:
" Go home and if you are confident, in 3 or 4 days,
he will make his first steps."
And he walked as he has told. My grand-mother had a lot of faith.
One day when I was reading that several other miracles had been performed through the intercession of Brother André, there is one case that particularly struck me. It is that of a man who could not obtain his healing because he was in a state of adultery.
It is as if our part is to ask and believe, of course, but also to avoid serious or mortal sin, as they say. It even happened that Brother André asked people to go to confession before consulting him for healing.
Many years have passed since I was 16. I am still married to the same man and we have four children. For several years, I have been going to sing the praises of the Lord on Wednesday mornings in the Crypt, at this same Oratory, as part of Eucharistic celebrations, and I ask God, St. Joseph and St. Brother André, by this humble means that is song, to enter with them all the hearts of these dear pilgrims and to continue this beautiful mission of healing the body, of course, but above all that of the soul and the heart.
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284- When I think of some Saints who read hearts …
It's tempting to ask the Lord for this grace
to protect us from wolves, to show us
who is with or against us.
The Lord may well play the trick on us ...
He shows us that we don't have to know
who is for or against us.
We simply have to love everyone with the Heart of God!
(L.C.)
It's tempting to ask the Lord for this grace
to protect us from wolves, to show us
who is with or against us.
The Lord may well play the trick on us ...
He shows us that we don't have to know
who is for or against us.
We simply have to love everyone with the Heart of God!
(L.C.)
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285- This painting continues to speak to the heart …
With The Sun hanging over it, (Left picture)
I saw all the brushstrokes
that the artist, Lucie Cuillerier, deposited there.
I hardly saw the Holy Family at the bottom left.
"Don't hide your face from me
when I am in distress,
reach out to me when I scream
answer me quickly. "
(Pasume 102, 3)
When we are inclined to watch
what's wrong with the world ...
When the faults of others jump out at us ...
When our imperfections discourage us ...
It's easy to lose sight of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
who also shared our human condition.
Let's keep our eyes on them
even ... and I would say above all,
in the tumult of life.
Because if it is true, that in the divine Light
everything lights up, the goal is to remind us
His constant and unwavering presence
in everything that can distort our
perception and our vision.
God never hides His face.
It is we who are looking elsewhere.
We get distracted
by everything that confuses our sight.
Thank you Lord for Your
strong and endless love.
With The Sun hanging over it, (Left picture)
I saw all the brushstrokes
that the artist, Lucie Cuillerier, deposited there.
I hardly saw the Holy Family at the bottom left.
"Don't hide your face from me
when I am in distress,
reach out to me when I scream
answer me quickly. "
(Pasume 102, 3)
When we are inclined to watch
what's wrong with the world ...
When the faults of others jump out at us ...
When our imperfections discourage us ...
It's easy to lose sight of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
who also shared our human condition.
Let's keep our eyes on them
even ... and I would say above all,
in the tumult of life.
Because if it is true, that in the divine Light
everything lights up, the goal is to remind us
His constant and unwavering presence
in everything that can distort our
perception and our vision.
God never hides His face.
It is we who are looking elsewhere.
We get distracted
by everything that confuses our sight.
Thank you Lord for Your
strong and endless love.
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Jesus said:
« I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows Me will not
walk in darkness, but will have
the light of life. »
(John 8, 12)
And...
« You are the light of the world. »
(Matthew 5, 14)
Today is the Feast ... ... ...
of Light,
of Candlemas,
of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple,
Consacred Life Feast.
I wish us all to be so
filled with God, may it shine
from all sides, from everywhere
and all over the world !!!
This song shows us how this divine Light,
that we let shine, lights up the world.
Here is the link...
Jesus said:
« I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows Me will not
walk in darkness, but will have
the light of life. »
(John 8, 12)
And...
« You are the light of the world. »
(Matthew 5, 14)
Today is the Feast ... ... ...
of Light,
of Candlemas,
of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple,
Consacred Life Feast.
I wish us all to be so
filled with God, may it shine
from all sides, from everywhere
and all over the world !!!
This song shows us how this divine Light,
that we let shine, lights up the world.
Here is the link...
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As I put away the pot of butter,
I saw what looks like a Cross,
at the bottom of the jar.
It reminded me of this ...
All the trials of life are so softened when we keep our eyes fixed on
the Cross of Jesus and that everything is placed there.
1st photo credit: Louise Cardin
As I put away the pot of butter,
I saw what looks like a Cross,
at the bottom of the jar.
It reminded me of this ...
All the trials of life are so softened when we keep our eyes fixed on
the Cross of Jesus and that everything is placed there.
1st photo credit: Louise Cardin
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291- « Take and eat; this is My Body. »
(Matthew 26, 26)
At each Mass, we remember the Holy Sacrifice that Jesus made...
The one to give His Life for us.
(Matthew 26, 26)
At each Mass, we remember the Holy Sacrifice that Jesus made...
The one to give His Life for us.
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A friend said that a soul is like a flower ...
It should be treated with great gentleness.
And I immediately thought of the dandelion that risks
to lose its egrets if we blow too hard on it.
Often times, people can hurt through lack of tact.
Deep down, they have a great franchise
that is just looking for how to express.
Credit: Louise Cardin
A friend said that a soul is like a flower ...
It should be treated with great gentleness.
And I immediately thought of the dandelion that risks
to lose its egrets if we blow too hard on it.
Often times, people can hurt through lack of tact.
Deep down, they have a great franchise
that is just looking for how to express.
Credit: Louise Cardin
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Let us let ourselves be surprised by divine love ...
Let us let in this Light which emanates from the Heart of God …
Let us open our heart wide and we will be so satisfied that the overflow that will spread over the whole world will fill us with Joy, Happiness and wonder.
(L.C.)
Credit: Louise Cardin
Let us let ourselves be surprised by divine love ...
Let us let in this Light which emanates from the Heart of God …
Let us open our heart wide and we will be so satisfied that the overflow that will spread over the whole world will fill us with Joy, Happiness and wonder.
(L.C.)
Credit: Louise Cardin
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403- « By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. »
(John 13:35)
We cannot just let ourselves be loved ...
God expects a response from us in return.
He wants our participation by making us
able to love, so do we.
When he says:
“ Give them some food yourselves. ”
It's not just limited to bread.
Love overflows from us when we receive it.
This is clear proof that a person
allows himself to be inhabited and loved by God.
There it is, the real conversion ...
There it is, the real transformation.
There it is, true sanctification ...
There it is, the miracle!
We accept to love, in our turn, with His Heart!
(John 13:35)
We cannot just let ourselves be loved ...
God expects a response from us in return.
He wants our participation by making us
able to love, so do we.
When he says:
“ Give them some food yourselves. ”
It's not just limited to bread.
Love overflows from us when we receive it.
This is clear proof that a person
allows himself to be inhabited and loved by God.
There it is, the real conversion ...
There it is, the real transformation.
There it is, true sanctification ...
There it is, the miracle!
We accept to love, in our turn, with His Heart!
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We're acting in the most beautiful play
ever made which is called ...
« The story of our life »
And each of us has the leading role.
God the Father writes the screenplay.
The Holy Spirit blows us the lines.
Jesus, the director, shows us
how to play our role well, and He gives us
the love of His Heart to do it well.
We are free to exit the text or follow
the course that has been planned for all eternity.
It is up to each of us to live an unfolding
that leads to tragedy or everlasting happiness.
Lord, help us to stay fixed on Your love Plan
which makes our life and will be an adventure
that has an happy ending.
(L.C.)
We're acting in the most beautiful play
ever made which is called ...
« The story of our life »
And each of us has the leading role.
God the Father writes the screenplay.
The Holy Spirit blows us the lines.
Jesus, the director, shows us
how to play our role well, and He gives us
the love of His Heart to do it well.
We are free to exit the text or follow
the course that has been planned for all eternity.
It is up to each of us to live an unfolding
that leads to tragedy or everlasting happiness.
Lord, help us to stay fixed on Your love Plan
which makes our life and will be an adventure
that has an happy ending.
(L.C.)
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We allow Jesus to incarnate
with every charitable gesture we make.
« And the Word became Flesh.”
(John 1, 14)
We allow Jesus to incarnate
with every charitable gesture we make.
« And the Word became Flesh.”
(John 1, 14)
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It's so tempting sometimes to denounce
publicly the bad things that some people do.
On the other hand, there are in rare exceptions,
situations where we must intervene
to protect the innocent.
Many don't even know that many of
their actions are bad since they learned
to put their conscience to sleep.
Showing them
their unhealthy behavior,
it's a bit like lighting them up,
a big spotlight right in their face,
While they've been in the dark
for a very long time.
Their eyes can't
support it, because
this clarity hurts their eyes.
It does them more harm than good.
Hence the importance of leaving to Jesus
the care of bringing them Himself
towards that Glow ...
gradually and very gently.
The Mission that God entrusts to us,
is to continue to love them
with the Merciful Heart of Jesus.
Not just wishing them well ....
But by DOING good to them.
« But I say to you, love your enemies,
bless those who curse you, do good
to those who hate you. » (Matthew 5:44)
Because to move away from them,
even by the heart, it's a bit like
crumbling the Heart of Jesus scattering It,
since we all do part of His all loving Heart.
We might think we have to be
crazy to follow this impossible path …
To this, I answer:
« Yes! ... Crazy about God who makes everything possible !!! »
(L.C.)
It's so tempting sometimes to denounce
publicly the bad things that some people do.
On the other hand, there are in rare exceptions,
situations where we must intervene
to protect the innocent.
Many don't even know that many of
their actions are bad since they learned
to put their conscience to sleep.
Showing them
their unhealthy behavior,
it's a bit like lighting them up,
a big spotlight right in their face,
While they've been in the dark
for a very long time.
Their eyes can't
support it, because
this clarity hurts their eyes.
It does them more harm than good.
Hence the importance of leaving to Jesus
the care of bringing them Himself
towards that Glow ...
gradually and very gently.
The Mission that God entrusts to us,
is to continue to love them
with the Merciful Heart of Jesus.
Not just wishing them well ....
But by DOING good to them.
« But I say to you, love your enemies,
bless those who curse you, do good
to those who hate you. » (Matthew 5:44)
Because to move away from them,
even by the heart, it's a bit like
crumbling the Heart of Jesus scattering It,
since we all do part of His all loving Heart.
We might think we have to be
crazy to follow this impossible path …
To this, I answer:
« Yes! ... Crazy about God who makes everything possible !!! »
(L.C.)
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When we are inclined to be discouraged
facing a situation that seems impossible to us,
it is good to remember that God never lets us down.
He raises us up.
Let's put our trust in him.
(L.C.)
When we are inclined to be discouraged
facing a situation that seems impossible to us,
it is good to remember that God never lets us down.
He raises us up.
Let's put our trust in him.
(L.C.)
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