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July 16: First Sisters of St. Martha arrived in Antigonish

Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish are celebrating their 125th Anniversary as a Congregation beginning July 29th, 2025, and ending July 29th, 2026. Learn more through two slideshow/photo galleries from their website.

Tolerate One Another, in Family and Community • A Weekly Reflection with Louise de Marillac

In a letter correcting a Sister’s reaction to being contradicted, Saint Louise de Marillac reminds her that following Christ means accepting correction, serving others, and surrendering personal pride. The reflection expands this call to humility into a broader lesson on tolerance, vital today in a world divided by fanaticism, exclusion, and intolerance.

Saint Vincent de Paul and the Restoration of the Pulpit

In the 17th century, many sermons were mere demonstrations of vanity and erudition that did little to transform the lives of the faithful. Vincent de Paul advocated simple, humble preaching centered on Jesus Christ, which could touch hearts and bring about true personal and social transformation.

On July 12, We Celebrate the Feast of Saints Louis Martin and Marie-Azélie Guérin

Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, lived exemplary marital holiness through faith, family love, and redemptive suffering. Louis was also an active member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, where he quietly lived out charity with humility.

Contemplation: God’s Will is the Way

Contemplation: God’s Will is the Way

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul emphasizes decision-making by consensus rather than voting, recognizing that true discernment requires listening to all voices, as the Holy Spirit may speak through anyone. This approach fosters unity rather than mere unanimity, ensuring that decisions are made through humility, patience, and a shared pursuit of God’s will.

Proclaim that Jesus Is the Christ

Proclaim that Jesus Is the Christ

Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ, the Anointed.  And we proclaim this, of course, one with Peter and all the Church. Peter gets to proclaim that Jesus is the Christ.  And the latter tells his disciples right away to speak about it to no one.  He then teaches them that...

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