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• Holy Dishes
  Holy Dishes used at the Manse’s Chapel Catholic holy dishes (sacred vessels) are specialized containers used during Holy Mass to hold the Eucharist, which represents the Body and Blood of Christ. Key vessels include the Chalice (for wine), Paten (plate for hosts), and Ciborium (bowl for hosts). They are typically made of or lined with precious metals like gold to signify their sacred purpose. Essential Sacred Vessels (Mass Items) Commonly … Continue reading →
• Que dit la Bible à propos des piercings et des tatouages ​​?
  Le Frère Éric Michel aime les femmes vierges. Voici la manière de se libérer : tout créancier se libérera de ce qu’il a prêté à son prochain ; il ne le réclamera pas à son prochain, son frère, car la libération du Seigneur a été proclamée. openbible.info. Que dit la Bible à propos des piercings et des tatouages ​​?
• New Wall
  On May 28th, I posted Today at the Manse: New Frames, but the wall itself was not finished. Today, a week later, I completed it.
• Eric & Marie Founders
  Preambule On March 3rd and 4th, 2012, I attended training at the Pastoral Professional Training Academy to become a pastor-celebrant for weddings. During lunch, as we walked to a restaurant, I spoke with the founder and director, Reverend Michel Beaumier, about chaplaincy. He asked me, “Why don’t you have your own?” Our Story On May 11th, Reverend Marie Arnold left Halifax County by train to join me in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. … Continue reading →
• His Eminence the Most Reverend Brother +Eric Michel MI, OFS
  Archbishop, President Bishop ElectedMetropolitan Archbishop of CameroonChaplaincy Commander.Religious Name: Michel de Notre-DameAlso known as JEM GAGNONFounder and Exec Director of Eric Michel Ministries InternationalAbbott of the EMMI Third Order of Franciscans of the EucharistAbbot of the EMMI Third Order of Franciscans of the Most Holy RosaryAbbott of the EMMI Third Order BenedictinsPeace and All Good
• Beliefs EMMI NEW LIFE CATHOLIC MINISTRY
  Beliefs EMMI NEW LIFE CATHOLIC MINISTRY  ✠ **Beliefs about Church Leadership and Authority**   We respect the Pope as an influential leader and teacher within the Church, though we recognize that our beliefs and personal perspectives on faith and morality may sometimes differ from his. The Pope holds significant authority in matters of doctrine and spiritual guidance, but individual conscience also plays a vital role in our faith journey.  ✠ **Beliefs about … Continue reading →
• vows
  The Orders of EMMI are dispersed, ecumenical Catholic (Roman, Orthodox, Anglican) communities, similar to the older Third Order model, under which most members live their everyday lives in the world. You may be male or female, married, partnered or single, clergy or lay. There is no discrimination of any sort, except for the requirement of being at least 18 years of age. Its purpose is to provide a canonical structure … Continue reading →
• Vows of The Third Order of Eric Michel Ministries International
  PrayerPrayer serves as a powerful means of connecting with the Divine. Through sincere prayer, individuals can invite and express the attributes of Mercy, which is essential for personal spiritual growth and for fostering a compassionate world. It serves as a channel for reflection, gratitude, and opening the heart, allowing one to manifest divine qualities in daily life. By dedicating time to prayer, we can deepen our relationship with the Divine … Continue reading →
• The most important statement for the OCC
  The most important statement for the Old Catholic Church is the Declaration of Utrecht, issued in 1889.  This document serves as the foundational charter of Old Catholic doctrine and polity, clearly stating their position against certain Roman Catholic dogmas that they view as innovations contrary to the ancient faith of the Church.  Key points from the Declaration of Utrecht include: The Declaration of Utrecht is fundamental because it defines the Old … Continue reading →
• Thursday, June 4th, 2026 Staff Reminder
  Saturday June 6th To all our volunteers, don’t forget our rehearsal for the special Celebration of Corpus Christi next Saturday at 09:00. Many churches celebrated today, on June 4th, but our celebration and worship falls on the 7th according to our Liturgical calendar.
• I like to be Franciscan
  Basic Eligibility Requirements
• A Journey of Faith: My Ordination
• Humeral veil
  The humeral veil is one of the liturgical vestments of the Roman Rite and is also used in some Anglican and Lutheran churches. It consists of a piece of cloth about 2.75 metres (108 in) long and 90 centimetres (35 in) wide, draped over the shoulders and down the front, normally of silk or cloth of gold. At the ends, there are sometimes pockets in the back for hands to … Continue reading →
• Today at the Manse: New Frames
• Reverend Ashley R Deutschmann
  Episcopal Ordination Consecration of the Very Reverend Ashley R Deutschmann 24 May 2026
• Do you try to be all things to all people?
  You will discover that you can’t. Do you often feel that you are being pulled in all directions? Have you been wishing for some time away from all the insanity? Then this message is for you. Don’t get trapped into thinking you are the only one who can do everything that needs to be done, and that it must be done immediately. Take a step back and refocus. Whose job … Continue reading →
• CALENDAR OF AWAKENING
  ~ the One life in the many ~ 73.** Let your mind become clear like a mountain lake. Then all false beliefs will rise to the surface and evaporate, and only truth will remain. Light of the Soul Practice Meditation, prayer, and inner silence are the steps toward a clear mind. Give yourself permission to value this. Often, the value of ‘keeping busy’ or the sense of obligation to others … Continue reading →
• My Cenacle Rosary
  ✠ THE ROSARY ROSE Features
• The Fellowship
  Looking for a little more peace in your weekly routine? Vous voulez un peu plus de sérénité dans votre routine hebdomadaire ? Between work, family, and the constant noise of everyday life, finding time for quiet reflection can feel almost impossible. It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. That’s exactly why I started my WordPress fellowship group, and I would love for you to join us! Every week, I … Continue reading →
• Does the noise and confusion of the day leave you feeling drained?
  Stop awhile and listen to the heartbeat of the Universe. Shut out the voice of everyday life, telling you what you have to do, who you have to be, voices from television, family, and your job. You need the healing of silence, time to take back your life. Time to meditate and listen to that still small voice. That voice that tells you that you are so much more than … Continue reading →
• Happy Pentecost!
  Also known as the “Birthday of the Church,” this holy day celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Virgin Mary in Jerusalem. (Youtube Short)
• Group Issue
  For the last 48 hours, we experimented with an issue with our website; the cause could be our group-provided service. Now, we have a new group software, so we invite you to join us. May the Lord remain with you,in silence and in peace. May your heart find rest in His presence,and your path be guided gently through Mary. In all things—may you remain in Him,as He remains in you.
• I Know My Saviour Lives
  I KNOW MY CREATOR LIVES You ask me if my creator lives Well, I want you to know, I”ve seen Him in each blade of grass And in the breeze that blows. I see Him when I see the sparrow Fly graceful in the sky, I also know my creator  lives And guides me from on high. I see Him in a baby”s smile So innocent and pure, I see … Continue reading →
• When You Pray
  As you bow your head today And you pray in Jesus name, Will you thin k to pray for others With their sorrow and their pain. Others  with their heartaches And others with their care Will you think of all their trials As our Father hears your prayers. For as you take the burden Of some soul to God above, Your reward will be the blessing Of our own Dear … Continue reading →
• The “Support the Mission”
  This mission exists through prayer…and through those who quietly support it. If you feel called to help, even in a small way: 👉 Gift Thank you for being part of this work
• The Answer To Our Cares
  Though strife surrounds us day by day If we just take the time to pray, Those troubles slowly fade away As we commune with Jesus. Though this old world be full of woe There is one place we all can go, We have a Heavenly Home, you know If we just live for Jesus. Though there be trials on every  hand The Christian has a salvation plan, That someday in … Continue reading →
• The “Stillness” 
  Stay. Just for a moment. He is here.
• Our Church On The Hill.
  In our tiny village, a church stands upon a hill There was a time when songs rang out As her seats filled, the people filled. Where the neighbour greeted the neighbour And children played so freely, That was a time I now recall with things as they should be. Our little church stood proud and tall  And overlooked the sea To guide our fishermen along The path where they should … Continue reading →
• The “Mission Identity”
  We are not here to add noise. We are here to return to the essentials: ✝️ The Eucharist🌹 Mary🙏 Prayer If your heart is seeking something deeper, you are welcome. Prayer Cenacle
• This argument grounds open communion in the theology of grace, hospitality, and radical inclusion exemplified by Jesus and the early church.
  The Eucharist, at its heart, is a celebration of God’s inclusive grace made manifest in Jesus Christ. The Last Supper was shared with a group that included doubters, deniers, and even betrayers, yet Jesus offered the bread and cup to all present. The apostle Paul teaches that in Christ, the barriers that once separated people, Jew and Greek, slave and free, are abolished (Galatians 3:28). The early Christian table was … Continue reading →
• The Place That I Call Home
  Our little village we call home Snugly nestled by the sea With the harbor sparkling near your door A lovely sight to see. With fishing boats along the shore Where the artist often come To paint the seans of East Jeddore The place that I call home. To see the evening sunset Is more beautiful than gold Done by the Master Painter Is a beauty to behold. The sky so … Continue reading →
• A love story and a dedication to Christ
  On May 11th, Reverend Marie Arnold left Halifax County by train to join me in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. Since there is no train to Trois-Rivières, she arrived the next day by bus from Montreal. Read the complete story
• The “Scripture + Reflection” 
  “Remain in me, as I remain in you.” (John 15:4) The Eucharist is not a symbol.It is Presence. Come and remain.
• Missionaries
  I won first prize for this poem at two different poetry contests two years in a row. The missionaries leave their homes Their family, friends, and all, To travel far across the seas In answer to God’s call. They learn the language of the land In order to go, And tell the natives of our God Who cares and loves them so? The natives in these foreign lands To idols, … Continue reading →
• The “Evening Reflection”
  Before the day ends…return to Him. In gratitude.In silence.In peace. Holly Eucharist Wall
• Beside A Babbling Brook.
  I felt so close to God today  As I stood beside a brook,  And watched the water flow   Or’e the rocks, as it’s trickling Pathway took.    And as I stood there gazing      I saw our Creator’s plan,                                 For that tiny little babbling brook                     … Continue reading →
• The “Short Call to Prayer”
  Take 10 seconds. Prayer Cenacle
• The “Marian Path”
  Through Mary, we learn to remain. In silence.In trust.In the presence of her Son. Walk this path with us.
• From A Tiny Piece Of Clay.
  From Just A Piece Of Clay God took a piece of love one day And turned it into a clump of clay He worked it in His loving hands And tenderly created man. He made him strong and mighty and tall To have dominion over all, He put a garden fence To rule all God’s creation there. But man was lonely all alone So God removed from him a bone And … Continue reading →
• When Pressures Are Mounting
  When pressures are mounting And burdens you bear Your troubles grow day after day You wonder if God”s really listening to you Will He take all your sorrows away. With your pain and your suffering Your heartache and tears, Your mind starts to question and say Does God understand what I’m going through Is He with me each step of the way. God knows all our sorrows He feels all … Continue reading →
• Fr. Ashley R. Deutschmann
  ✠ Pentecost & Episcopal Consecration A Spiritual Union Across Distance The Apostolic Old Catholic Mission graciously announces the Episcopal Consecration of its Rector, Fr. Ashley R. Deutschmann, to take place on the glorious Feast of Pentecost. On this sacred day, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and the Church was revealed in power, the consecration of a bishop stands as a living continuation of that same apostolic grace. Through the laying … Continue reading →
• Seeing The Archmobile
•  A crown is being woven…
  The Crown Revealed Not of gold that fades,but of prayer that endures. Each day,each mystery,each soul a petal placed gentlyinto the hands of Our Lady. And she gathers them…forming a crown of lovearound the Heart of her Son.  This is no longer hidden. The rose is ready.The cenacle is open. Come, take your place. https://franciscanseucharist.com/a-crown-of-prayer-petal-by-petal/
• The Ascension of the Lord
  “Why do you stand looking up toward heaven?” (Acts 1:11) The Ascension can feel, at first, like a goodbye. The disciples watch Jesus rise, and a cloud takes Him from their sight. It seems like absence, like loss. But the angels gently correct them: do not stand there looking only upward. Because the Ascension is not about Jesus leaving—it is about His reign beginning. Christ does not go far away; … Continue reading →
• THE ABANDONED CHURCH
  THE ABANDONED CHURCH Upon a hill, a lonely hill an abandoned church house stands, This proud old church in years gone by was built by willing hands. With timber strong and steeple tall, a wood stove warmed the few that sang by oil lamps on the wall to cast light on wooden pews. As years went by a furnace new and electricity replaced the stove and oil lamps. Much better … Continue reading →
• Let go
  Is there something that you have been wanting so bad that it has been consuming your thoughts day and night? Does the longing for it bring tears to your eyes? Have you been praying to God for it to happen but it seems like it never will? Why don’t you just stop worrying? In 1st.Peter 5 verse 7 we are told to “Cast all our cares upon Him because He … Continue reading →
• HE’LL RESCUE YOU
  Do you wonder at times just where your life is heading? You may not know where your path is taking you or even what your next step should be. One thing you can be absolutely sure of is what you need to know God will show you. There will be times when things will seem hopeless and you will have to ask God for wisdom. We know that when we … Continue reading →
• The Backstore for webmaster: Revive Social Plugin Evaluation (Personal Experience)
  Revive Social is a digital marketing tool designed primarily for managing and automating the sharing of your website’s content on social media platforms. It’s especially popular among bloggers, businesses, and website owners who use WordPress. Here’s a quick overview: What it does: Revive Social (formerly known as Revive Old Post) connects to your WordPress site and automatically shares new and older posts to your social media accounts like Facebook, Twitter, … Continue reading →
• The Tabernacle at the Manse’s Chapel
  The Tabernacle: From Ancient Origins to Modern Church Use The word “tabernacle” carries profound spiritual and historical significance, tracing a rich journey from its origins in ancient Israel to its role in contemporary Christian worship. This post explores the evolution of the tabernacle, examining its biblical beginnings, symbolic meanings, architectural transformations, and its ongoing presence in churches today. Origins: The Tabernacle in Ancient IsraelThe story of the tabernacle begins in … Continue reading →
• JEWELS IN HIS CROWN
  Do you ever have an immense longing for this life to be over, To be free from suffering, fear, illness, debt, heartbreak, and stress?Sometimes our greatest joy seems to be about being in Heaven, free from all our pain and suffering. Until God is ready to call us home He wants us to live in a manner that is honoring to Him. It takes courage to live a Christian life, … Continue reading →

Exploration du Conclave : Réflexions sur une soirée cinéma

Hier soir, j’ai eu le plaisir de me plonger dans une expérience cinématographique tant attendue en louant le film « Conclave » sur YouTube pour le regarder avec la révérende Marie. Bien que le prix ait été de 2 $ supérieur à ce que je dépense habituellement pour une soirée cinéma, mon enthousiasme après des mois d’attente a surpassé mes hésitations. Après avoir cherché une copie physique dans des magasins locaux comme Walmart, j’ai décidé que la location en ligne était le meilleur moyen de satisfaire ma curiosité.

En m’installant pour le visionner, j’étais débordant d’enthousiasme, impatient de voir comment le film allait décrire le processus du conclave. Après avoir visionné de nombreuses bandes-annonces et commentaires en ligne, j’étais optimiste quant à la possibilité de vivre une histoire captivante, pleine de suspense et de suspense, malgré les critiques. Cependant, une fois le film terminé, je me suis mis à réfléchir à ses défauts.

Pour quelqu’un qui s’intéresse vivement à la dynamique politique et aux négociations complexes qui ont lieu lors de l’élection papale, j’espérais un film aux enjeux importants et aux arcs narratifs captivants. Malheureusement, « Conclave » n’a pas tout à fait réussi à restituer le niveau de tension et d’intrigue que j’avais anticipé. Au lieu de donner l’impression d’un drame palpitant, il s’apparentait davantage à un documentaire, manquant de la profondeur nécessaire pour transformer des événements historiques en récits captivants.

Cette expérience m’a amené à réfléchir à d’autres représentations de la papauté, comme la série « Borgia : Foi et Peur ». Cette série a réussi à dépeindre la dynamique complexe à l’œuvre lors de l’accession de Rodrigo de Borja au trône d’Alexandre VI, soulignant le drame et les dilemmes moraux inhérents à une telle lutte de pouvoir. Elle a offert une exploration nuancée de l’ambition et de la manipulation, des éléments qui me manquaient dans « Conclave ».

Ayant suivi de près l’élection des papes, ayant assisté à six élections et attendant avec impatience la septième en 2025, je pense que mon point de vue a pu influencer mes attentes. L’élection imminente sera importante, marquant l’apogée de ma conscience de ces transitions historiques, d’autant plus que j’étais plus jeune que nombre de ceux qui ont participé au conclave de 1958. Ce contexte approfondit mon intérêt pour le fonctionnement interne de l’Église et les différentes personnalités impliquées.

En réfléchissant à « Conclave », je perçois le potentiel qu’il visait à explorer, mais j’aurais aimé qu’il explore plus en profondeur les drames et les complexités qui accompagnent ces moments clés de l’histoire. Les histoires entourant les élections papales sont souvent empreintes de conflits et de manœuvres stratégiques et, pour trouver un écho auprès du public, les adaptations doivent s’approprier ce riche tissu d’intrigues.

En conclusion, même si je souhaitais sincèrement apprécier « Conclave », j’ai eu le sentiment qu’il manquait l’occasion de retranscrire pleinement l’enthousiasme et la profondeur de l’expérience du conclave. Il est important que les films relatant des événements historiques trouvent un équilibre entre représentation factuelle et narration captivante. Je pense qu’en mettant davantage l’accent sur les éléments dramatiques inhérents à ces situations, les futures adaptations pourraient offrir une exploration plus enrichissante du monde fascinant des élections papales. J’ai hâte de voir les cinéastes relever ce défi, car il existe une richesse de contenu qui ne demande qu’à être concrétisée avec la nuance et le drame qu’elle mérite.

En ce jour, du 26 avril de l’an du Seigneur 2025, la très révérende émérite Marie et moi sommes rivés à la télévision pour regarder les funérailles du pape François sur YouTube et sur la chaîne EWTN, pendant quatre heures et quinze minutes. (YouTube en anglais).

Right. Revd. Marie

On this day, April 26, 2025, the emeritus Right Reverend Marie and I are riveted to the TV, watching the funerals of Pope Francis on YouTube and the EWTN Channel for four hours and fifteen minutes

Le Cénacle de Jérusalem serait la « Chambre haute » dont parlent les Évangiles et les Actes des Apôtres (Ac. 1:13), où auraient eu lieu le dernier repas de Jésus avec ses apôtres (la Sainte Cène), la Pentecôte et d’autres événements importants des premiers temps de l’Église

Le Cénacle est un petit groupe de partage de foi. Il s’agit essentiellement d’une réunion de prière. Il a été fondé par le prêtre italien Don Stefani Gobbi, dans le cadre de son Mouvement marial de prêtres et de fidèles.

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J’ai découvert une inscription qui m’a interpellé profondément : la voici : « Si l’amour de Marie / Dans ton cœur est gravé / En passant ne t’oublie / de lui dire un Ave ».

Cette inscription est à la porte principale de Bon Secours, juste avant de rentrer à la Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours de Montréal.

Si l’amour de Marie dans ton cœur est gravé en passant, ne t’oublie de lui dire un Ave, vient de la France, sur l’une des piles d’un pont s’élevait autrefois un petit oratoire dédié à la Vierge sous le vocable de Reine des Anges. Bâti vers le milieu du XIIIe siècle. Son nom est le pont Joubert ; ce petit pont franchit le Clain et permet d’accéder au quartier de Montbernage.

Aujourd’hui 24 avril, j’avais un rendez-vous chez le concessionnaire pour la mise au point, vérifiez les freins et pour la pose des pneus d’été, chronos : 3.45 heures, alors j’en ai profité pour aller voir Marie et faire une petite prière, un Ave.

I discovered an inscription that spoke to me deeply: “If the love of Mary / Is engraved in your heart / As you pass by, do not forget / to say a Hail Mary to her.”

This inscription is on the main gate of Bon Secours, just before entering the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel in Montreal.

If the love of Mary is engraved in your heart as you pass by, do not forget to say a Hail Mary to her. It comes from France. On one of the piers of a bridge, there once stood a small oratory dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the name of Queen of Angels. Built around the mid-13th century, it is called the Joubert Bridge. This small bridge crosses the Clain River and leads to the Montbernage district.

Today, April 24, I had an appointment at the dealership for a tune-up, brake check and summer tire installation, time: 3.45 hours, so I took the opportunity to go see Mary and say a little prayer, an Ave Maria.

Pour la première fois depuis plus de dix (10) ans, les ministère Eric Michel International a un site français, avec au moins 95% de son contenu. Auparavant, les sites contenaient du français à un pourcentage inférieur à 25 %. La cause : il n’y avait qu’un seul membre qui parlait français : l’archevêque. Le 14 juillet 2024, la fraternité des missionnaires Jésus le Bon pasteur, par l’entremise de son curé, le révérend père Michel Atangana, à Yaoundé, Cameroun, s’est associée aux MEMI pour devenir une métropole, sous la direction de l’archevêque métropolitain, Son Éminence le très révérend Eric M. Gagnon. Ensuite, viendra s’ajouter la province de la République démocratique du Congo, sous le nom de Province Notre-Dame-Du-Congo.