The following is a reflection from Marcel Poirier, Assumptionist and local superior of our community in Quebec City. New words are regularly proposed to us: Covid-19, synodality, etc. If fashions play a certain role, this is not the case for “Covid-19” and for “synodality”. The first term refers to a… Read More »Synodality
Adoration of the Magi by Matthias Stom At the risk of sounding too modest, much can be said for the Christian faith. Among other things, you don’t have to check your brains at the door to be a Christian. You don’t have to whitewash any of the misery and hardships… Read More »Provincial Post – Herod and the Magi
Bernard Holzer Manila, PHILIPPINES Christmas 2021 / New Year 2022 Merry Christmas! “A child is born to us, A Savior is given to us! » At the end of a trying year, at the beginning of a new year full of uncertainties, Do not be afraid, open your heart to… Read More »Letter to my Friends – Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022
Our ordinary experience of God, if I can use that term, is one of distance, a distance which seems to belong to the nature of things. God is God, after all, the one beyond whom it is impossible to conceive of anything greater – and we are who we are… Read More »Provincial Post – The Nearness of God
The O Antiphons inspire many forms of art, especially music and illumination. It is an ancient tradition in preparation for Christmas. These O Antiphons are based on Biblical titles of the Messiah, the Savior of the human race. Praying with these O Antiphons, we let ourselves enter the presence of… Read More »The O Antiphons
During Evening Prayer on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Joseph Binh Nguyen, our young Vietnamese-American, was welcomed into the Assumptionist Postulancy Program at the Center. This was Binh’s first formal step towards religious life in the Assumption. This joyous celebration was continued by a festive meal. Soon he will… Read More »Rite of Acceptance into the Postulancy Program
In our Final Video Tour, Abbi Sullivan ‘23 accompanies Br. Daniele Caglioni, A.A. on a guided tour of the Emmanuel House, home of the Augustinians of the Assumption! Here we learn about their home, lifestyle, and community!
Mourning the loss of the child is never easy. The annual Candlelight is held each year on December 06 at Angel of Hope site, Saint Anne Shrine in Fiskdale (Sturbridge) is an opportunity for the parents, friends who are grieving. This Candlelight is always a consolation and a support for… Read More »Angel of Hope
Fr. Edward Shatov A.A., from our community in Quebec City, shares an advent recollection on the theme: “to find, renew and keep our enthusiasm.” We hope this reflection helps nourish your journey of faith this Advent Season!
Easter celebrations at our parish in Tlilapan, Veracruz, which serves the poor and indigenous populations “Nothing brings down more blessings from above than thanking God for what he has done for us already…and the more sincere, loving and spontaneous our thanksgiving the more abundantly will he pour his blessings into… Read More »5 Causes to Support this Giving Tuesday