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I have been living here at Providence Saint-Joseph CHSLD (a long-term care facility in Montreal) for more than 10 years. My role, as a Sister of Providence, is to coordinate the spiritual services for our 143 residents who are vulnerable elderly persons in their loss of autonomy. We are one of the few CHSLDs in […]
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Deeply concerned for the current situation and the uncertainty that reigns in the world, we invite you, following Pope Francis, to pray for peace. “Once again, he stressed with great sorrow, the peace of all is threatened by partisan interests… God [who] is the God of peace and not of war, who is the Father […]
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“Human trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a plague on the body of Christ. It is a crime against humanity.” Pope Francis. “Journeying in Dignity” is the theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The event takes place every year on February 8, the […]
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The impelling love of Christ was certainly evident during the celebration of Sister Mary Phillips’ perpetual profession in Providence Centre Chapel, Edmonton on December 10th. The readings, chapter 13 of First Corinthians on the gift of love, and the gospel from Matthew 25 and its call to care for the poor. The readings speak to […]
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As part of the Congregational Retreat, offered by the Congregational Continuing Formation Service, on September 26, 2022, Sister Margaret Botch reminded us of Emilie Gamelin’s connection to St. Vincent de Paul, who was a guide and inspiration to her in her service to the poor, and to whom she devoted great loyalty and devotion throughout […]
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September 23, 2022 Let us celebrate together the Day of Blessed Emilie Tavernier-Gamelin, our dear Foundress! At 4:00 PM – the time she departed this life, in 1851 – let us unite our hearts to all the prayer intentions of the Church and the World. Thank you, Emilie, for your kindness towards me! Sister Yvette […]
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In the following lines, we will share the Reflection on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew, 12, 1-8 of July 15, 2022, that is part of our General Chapter daily Mass. We remember that the Pharisees are on the lookout for the slightest gesture or word from Jesus to accuse him. The Gospel we just […]
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In her letters written between the ages of twenty and twenty-two, we note that Emilie Tavernier mentioned some suitors who seemed serious and also, on two occasions, she had announced her intention to become a sister. She was at the age when the choice of a state of life is seriously considered and she herself […]
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I had Community Life Conference as part of my Come and See Experience. Sister Mae Valdez, Vocation Director invited Sister Josie Ramac from Mother Joseph Province as the resource person for this topic. I have learned a lot of things during the class, what stood out was how Sister Josie emphasized the importance of prayer […]
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On February 19, 1800, the fifteenth child of Antoine Tavernier and Marie-Josephte Maurice was born. The very next day, the father and his 21-year-old son, Antoine, the godfather-to-be, hitched the horse and buggy and made their way to Notre-Dame Church. The parish priest who performed the baptism was Father Joseph Michel Humbert, Sulpician, a native […]
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