BORN: 956 DIED: June 19, 1027 At early years of Saint Romuald, there was a strong and sincere desire to be nearer God but like saint Paul, the body was weak and led to his quick swift to worldly things. He later made another quick turn to the monastery after...
Beloved friends of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, Peace be with you. I find it a privilege to reach out to you (individually, as families and as communities) during this period of COVID 19 pandemic. Every passing day is a precious gift as we reassure ourselves of the...
Catherine de Longpré was born in France in 1632. At the age of 12, she entered the convent of the Hospataliers of Bayex, a branch of the Augustinians, the first order to send missionaries to Canada. In 1648 she asked to go to Quebec City to help the sisters in...
Once again, we are in the season of Lent. We are into that yearly season set aside by the church where faithful Christians are called to pause and reflect during this forty days and nights. Our Lord Jesus Himself spent forty days and forty nights in the desert before His...
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from...
