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From the moment her guardian angel took her hand and led her to the miraculously little convent chapel, young Sister Catherine Labouré’s life would be changed forever. Our Lady gave St. Catherine a special duty to spread the wearing of and devotion to the miraculous medal. Of course, the medal is a symbol of the fabulous graces Our Lady bestows on souls who truly search out her Son, Jesus.

He left his home, the bones of his ancestors, and the false gods of his fathers to follow the God of glory. Excruciating trials, weary miles of desert travel, and even the command to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice did not deter him. Mount your camels and ride back in time to discover Abraham, the only man called the “Friend of God.”

All of the saints had a story before they met Christ. For St. Andrew, he was a fisherman. Hearing the call of Christ, Andrew and his brother Peter left everything behind to follow Jesus. Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they discuss St. Andrew, his life, and the example he provides to all Christians.

Although they feed the world and care for the Earth, peasant and rural communities around the world often live precariously and face many challenges. Undaunted, they organize and advocate for their rights. With the Reaping our Rights campaign, we will stand in solidarity with peasants and small-scale farmers. We will help ensure that their rights are respected, by pushing for the adoption of strong mandatory human rights and environmental legislation in Canada. https://devp.org/en/

Please join us for the monthly Parish Breakfast on Sunday November 24th after both morning Masses, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Full delicious breakfast for the low price of $8 per person – with children 12 and under admitted free with a paying adult.  

Congratulations to Claire & Jack who will be celebrating their First Communion this weekend!

Across the Global South, peasant and rural communities have fought hard to assert their rights to land, water, seeds, food sovereignty, a healthy environment and more.

But how can they protect these rights when a powerful foreign corporation shows up in their region, intent on extracting resources, and indifferent to polluting the environment? Together, let’s call on Canada to adopt mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence legislation so that no Canadian company can trample on peasants’ rights. Do your bit by signing our campaign letter at devp.org/act

“God’s Princesses” is a new series from the creators of Brother Francis, with fun, faith-filled stories that remind all young Catholic girls that they, too, are part of God’s Royal Household!

Ode to Saint Cecilia tells the dramatic story of a modest young woman from Rome whose life transcends time to influence poets, composers, sculptors, and painters. A patron saint to some, a muse to others, Cecilia has inspired George F. Handel, John Dryden, Henry Purcell, Stefan Maderno, John Waterhouse, Paul Simon, and scores of other artists over the past 20 centuries.

Augustine Institute Radio Theatre’s Ode to Saint Cecilia includes cinematic sound, original music, and the award-winning talents of highly-acclaimed British actors, including: Hayley Atwell, Sir Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Dame Siân Phillips.

Set against the backdrop of the great sacrifice of her martyrdom, Ode to Saint Cecilia is ultimately a celebration of the important role of the arts in showing us the love of God through profound beauty.

Join Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker as they discuss St. Cecilia and the role of Art and Beauty in the New Evangelization.