Canadian Religious History
Canada has been blessed with an history filled with men and women who have been witnesses to Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Truth. In this section, you can learn about them and the ways in which they have played a role in our history.
Mgr de Laval and Devotion to the Holy Family
This brief summary of Mgr François de Montmorency-Laval’s devotion to the Holy Family was written by Father Jacques Lemieux, former superior of the “Séminaire de Québec”. Although the last paragraph manifests the anthropocentric spirit of Vatican II, the text as a whole is quite interesting.
Monastic History in the Maritimes : Monastery, NS
Monastery, Nova Scotia
While some might be tempted to think that cloistered monasteries are a spiritual treasure only to be found in Christian Europe or Quebec, Eastern Canada has also been blessed and sanctified by centuries of monastic presence in the province of Nova Scotia.
The Parish in New-France
This text is taken from the book "Chez nos ancêtres" by Canon Lionel Groulx. It clearly shows the importance our ancestors placed on parish life, something that can be inspiring to us today.
Familial Piety in New-France
This text, from Canon Groulx's book Chez nos Ancêtres, describes the Canadian family during the time of New France, which was remarkable for its piety. Let us draw inspiration from it, for it is such a beautiful model for us.
