Welcome to this page dedicated to the Season of Advent.
During four weeks starting on December 1, we observe the season of Advent, leading to the joy of Christmas. During that period, priests wear purple ornaments. A double dimension is proposed for the meditation of the faithful: the expectation, of course, of the birth of the Savior and his coming into our humanity; But also, the expectation of Parousia, i.e. the Second Coming of Christ, the end of ages. As we wait for the full clarity of the day at the end of the night, the Christian is turned towards the light that will no longer set: Jesus Christ, the true Sun of Righteousness.
In order to help you prepare for the celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, you will find in this section different liturgical and community resources such as the commentary of the Gospels of each of the Advent Sundays, the online retreats, the activities in the diocese and much more…
Here are some videos showing you comments on the four Sundays of the Advent of year A.
1st Sunday of Advent: Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
2nd Sunday of Advent: Lk 3:1-6
3rd Sunday of Advent: Lk 3:10-18
Embrace the Advent season as a sacred space from the ease of your e-mail inbox. Sacred Advent is a daily e-mail prayer break during a busy season. Each day invites you to a step-by-step progression of praying with a Scripture reading and related points of reflection. The messages also include suggestions for further exploration of Advent themes through additional online articles and prayers.
The Holiday Season is back! One again we will we seek peace and joy, as we prepare to celebrate the Birth of Christ. In order to be filled with the spirit of Christmas, we have gathered here some video clips that will help you to reflect, meditate and pray on the celebration of Advent, the Nativity and the Epiphany. Seize this opportunity to meet other parishioners and to rejoice together in the Christian Faith.
To prepare for Christmas with the family, why not take this special time, parents and children together, to make room in our hearts and in our houses for Jesus that will come to our world to save all of us!
The new Diocesan Centre for marriage, life and family of the Archdiocese of Montreal is pleased to offer you this 2019 Advent calendar for all families! With simple and fun ideas, parents will be able to accompany their children through this privileged time of preparation for Christmas.
Discover the variety of activities proposed by the community during this time of Advent (concerts, retreats, recollections and more!).
Looking for the schedule of Christmas Masses celebrated at St. Joseph's Oratory, Mary Queen of the World Cathedral or your neighborhood church?
On December 24, at 2 p.m., in front of Place d'Armes metro station, Father Claude Paradis, founder of Notre-Dame de la rue, will celebrate an outdoor Mass with homeless people. This year, why not celebrate Christmas differently?
