As we stand with Mary and Joseph and anticipate the birth of the infant Jesus, as we stay awake awaiting the return of Christ, as we await the arrival of the Syrian family that we are sponsoring to come to Montreal, we recall the words Mary spoke as she visited...

      This Cathedral is proud to support Action Réfugiés Montréal, and is actively preparing to sponsor a refugee family here in Montreal.  This Creche is an outward symbol of our commitment.  The creche figures were made in the early 1940s by mothers and children whose fathers were leaving...

Here is a poem by Mary Karr, suggested by Rhonda for contemplation this week. It’s the perfect antidote to those toomany sweets!