The meaning of a flag

 

The Fleurdelisé takes its white cross from the ancient royal flags of France.

Its white fleurs-de-lis (symbols of purity) and blue field (symbolizing Heaven) come from a banner honouring the Virgin Mary, reputedly carried by French-Canadian militia at General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm's victory at Carillon.

Contrary to a popular belief, the white fleurs-de-lis are not exactly taken from the banner of the kings of France (which used golden ones), though relation between both cannot be denied.

The flag is blazoned Azure, a cross between four fleurs-de-lis argent. Its horizontal symmetry allows both sides of the flag to show the same image.

Why made you ask that I am referring to the "flag of Quebec"? Well for one it is symbol of my heritage is a descendent of the French-Canadians. Out of curiosity I discovered a little bit about myself too! This summer I had the honor to be the main celebrant wonderful parishioner, and also receive the honor at another funeral to preach in French. At both events I shared that the flight was much more than a piece of tissue, fabric, that it was interwoven into our lives.

Je me Souviens - I remember 

Convinced Premiere Gala October 16th at Christ Cathedral

Convinced Premiere Gala October 16th at Christ Cathedral

Ultreya

Ultreya is a movement in the Church to help the laity discover and fundamental to being Christian. We invite you to join us either or both of these Ultreya evenings.

Tuesday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 27th,
at Holy Family Parish, lower hall ,from 7:00pm to 8:15pm. Please come and grow in your faith! 

Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis

Last night and today I was honored to bless the animals of our two parishes. We have great people and together we celebrated God's creatures, and Saint Francis!

So true!

Know your faith, and be ready to share!

Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope. 

1Peter 3:15

Another feast day and it's all in the little things

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS, VIRGIN AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

"I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul." These are the words of Theresa of the Child Jesus, a Carmelite nun called the "Little Flower," who lived a cloistered life of obscurity in the convent of Lisieux, France. [In French-speaking areas, she is known as Thérèse of Lisieux.] And her preference for hidden sacrifice did indeed convert souls. Few saints of God are more popular than this young nun. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, is read and loved throughout the world. Thérèse Martin entered the convent at the age of 15 and died in 1897 at the age of 24.