Epiphany Wednesday
SERMON BY SAINT PROCLUS OF CONSTANTINOPLE FOR THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST “Light of light, O Christ, you have appeared today”… Christ manifested himself to the world, restoring it to chaos and splendor. He took on the sin of the world and defeated the enemy of the world. He sanctified the springs of water and illuminated […]
Epiphany Tuesday
4th century homily for epiphany Water and Spirit Jesus came to John and was baptized by him in the Jordan. What incredible wonderful events! The boundless river that delights the city of God, how is it washed in a little water? The incomprehensible source that brings forth life for all men and has no end […]
Epiphany Sunday
Many faithful came to celebrate Epiphany with the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Father François, the rector, and Fathers Yves and Guillaume were at pains to help the faithful rediscover the meaning and significance of such an event: the adoring presence of three visitors from the East. As astronomers, they were certain that a happy […]
The Baptism of Jesus
SERMON BY SAINT GRÉGOIRE DE NAZIANZE FOR THE FEAST OF LIGHTS “Those who see the light are in the light”. Christ is illuminated by baptism, let us shine with him; he is immersed in water, let us descend with him to rise with him. ~ John is baptizing, and Jesus approaches; perhaps to sanctify the […]
Epiphany Monday
SERMON BY SAINT PIERRE CHRYSOLOGUE FOR EPIPHANY Epiphany reveals God in man The Mystery of the Incarnation of the Lord itself brings with it ever-recognizable marks of the Divinity. However, the solemnity of the Epiphany discovers and reveals to us in many ways that God came in a human body; so our mortal condition, always […]
Mass of the Night, at Midnight!
After the twelve strokes of midnight, the celebration of Christmas begins with this magnificent carol: “The divine child is born, let us all sing of His coming”. “It is for every man that He is the true light”. . Father Guillaume Charbonneau OMV meticulously presides over this celebration of the Night where Light shines in […]
RORATE Masses: cruising speed!
On December 18 and 19, the first two “RORATE” masses were celebrated, with almost 70 faithful present at 6:30 am. By candlelight, with hymns, in the awakening of the approaching day. We continue tomorrow for the third and last mass before dawn. You’re more than welcome! There’s joy on everyone’s faces as we look forward […]
Mass at Notre-Dame: the rector was present.
Father François Lapointe omv, rector of the Sainte-Rita Shrine, was on hand today, December 12, to concelebrate with nearly 50 priests at the Thursday mass of the inaugural week of the opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The cathedral was packed to the rafters with faithful from all over the Ile-de-France region and beyond, to continue praising […]
Procession of the Immaculate Conception
On Sunday evening, December 8, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary in Fontenay-aux-Roses. The faithful gathered for a mass celebrated in Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul church at 6pm. After mass, we went in procession behind the statue of the Virgin Mary, carried by Scouts d’Europe Rovers, along the coulée verte, singing and praying […]
Confessors at Notre-Dame
With the reopening of Notre-Dame, the celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation will resume for faithful wishing to experience this closeness to the merciful Christ. Father François LAPOINTE omv and Father Guillaume CHARBONNEAU omv have been asked to provide this service at the invitation of the rector of Notre-Dame Cathedral. They will alternate every Tuesday […]