The Lord will bless his people with peace - Saturday 17:00 p.m. & Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass at Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, Montreal - January 11-12th, 2025

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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The Baptism of the Lord

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass 

January 11th, 2025

Scoll down for Sunday morning 👇

First reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 

Responsorial: Psalm 104 "O bless the Lord, my soul!"

Second reading: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7

Alleluia. Alleluia. John Said: One more powerful than I is coming; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Alleluia.

Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File  

The meaning of "HOSANNAH!" - MP3 FILE (2023 recording)

The Baptism of the Lord

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass 

January 12th, 2025

First reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 

Responsorial: Psalm 104 "O bless the Lord, my soul!"

Second reading: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7

Alleluia. Alleluia. John Said: One more powerful than I is coming; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Alleluia.

Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File  

The meaning of "HOSANNAH!" - MP3 FILE (2023 recording)

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Family - however imperfect - is a great gift to us by our Creator God and Father - Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph - Saturday 17:00 p.m. & Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal - December 28th-29th, 2024

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick

December 28th, 2024

Scoll down for Sunday morning 👇

First reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 

Responsorial: Psalm 84 "Blessed are those who live in your house, O Lord!"

Second reading: Colossians 3:12-21

Alleluia. Alleluia. Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. Alleluia.

Gospel: Luke 2:41-52

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File  

The meaning of "HOSANNAH!" - MP3 FILE (2023 recording)

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick

December 29th, 2024

First reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 

Responsorial: Psalm 84 "Blessed are those who live in your house, O Lord!"

Second reading: Colossians 3:12-21

Alleluia. Alleluia. Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. Alleluia.

Gospel: Luke 2:41-52

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File  

The meaning of "HOSANNAH!" - MP3 FILE (2023 recording)

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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Losing sight of God and relying only on ourselves invites misery... Like He did for Joseph in a dream, God guides us in his way. - Wednesday 12:10 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal - December 18th, 2024

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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ADVENT WEEKDAY

Wednesday, December 18th at St. Patrick Basilica

The Homily - PDF file  

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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Three witnesses at Tepeyac: Bishop Zumarraga, OFM, St. Juan Diego, & Our Lady of Guadalupe - Thursday 6:00 p.m. Mass in St. Kevin Chapel for the Curia of the Legion of Mary, Montreal - December 12th, 2024

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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ADVENT WEEKDAY

Our Lady of Guadalupe 

Thursday, December 12th in St. Kevin Chapel

for the Montreal Curia of the Legion of Mary

The Gospel, Homily, Prayers of the Faithful, & a word about preparing our personal offering of ourselves with the bread and wine - PDF file  

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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God provides abundance on the Earth, but people have more or less access. "Lord, grant me eyes to see my neighbour's need and heart to decide to provide for them." Wednesday 12:10 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal - December 4th, 2024

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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ADVENT WEEKDAY

Wednesday, December 4th at St. Patrick Basilica

The Homily - PDF file  

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 All rights reserved Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Associate Priest of Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montreal  QC
© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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"To You, O Lord, I lift my soul!" Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal - December 1st, 2024

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick

December 1st, 2024

Blessing of Advent Wreath & Penitential Rite - MP3 File 

First reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Responsorial: Psalm 25 "To You, O Lord, I lift my soul!"

Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 4:2

Alleluia. Alleluia. Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia.

Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File  

The meaning of "HOSANNAH!" - MP3 FILE (2023 recording)

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 All rights reserved Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Associate Priest of Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montreal  QC
© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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"The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty." Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - World Day of Youth - Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass at Centre de Plein Air, Pierrefonds - November 24th, 2024

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass for Camp Virtus

CFC - YFC - KFC

November 24th, 2024

Introduction to the Penitential Rite - MP3 FILE - God our Father wants to free us from the burden of misery, anger, jealousy, guilt, regrets, and all manner of troubles - so that we may enjoy the freedom of the Children of God  

First reading: Daniel 7:13-14

Responsorial: Psalm 93 "The Lord is King; he is robed in majesty!"

Second reading: Revelation 1:5-8

Alleluia. Alleluia. Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David; blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia.

Gospel: John 18:33b-37

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File 

Audio recording of the Creed, Universal Prayers, Offertory, Preface - MP3 File 

The meaning of "HOSANNAH!" - MP3 FILE (2023 audio recording)

Audio recording: After Holy Communion "Extending the silence" - MP3 FILE 

Audio recording: Prayer after Communion Blessing & Dismissal - MP3 File 

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 All rights reserved Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Associate Priest of Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montreal  QC
© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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