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Fr. Anthony Chang 2: Living Green
Our daily habits, such as drying our hands with paper towels or using disposable cutlery, have significant consequences on the environment. To help save our planet, we can begin by taking a closer look at our everyday habits. Fountain of Grace invited Fr. Anthony Chang to share with us some tips for green living.
Publish date: 2021 - 9 - 25
Fr. Anthony Chang 1: Awakening the Green Consciousness
The ecological crisis has reached a critical stage. How should the human race rebuild its relationship with nature? Fountain of Grace invited Fr. Anthony Chang, who has been actively working to raise ecological awareness for more than two decades, to share with us the urgency of saving the environment.
Publish date: 2021 - 9 - 18
20 Years of “Julia Wong and Friends”
Julia and Friends is a group of volunteers based in Toronto. Over the past 20 years, they have been bringing joy to the elderly residents in nursing homes by performing for them. How does Julia Wong, the founder of the group, allow herself to be led by the Holy Spirit to keep serving the elderly?
Publish date: 2021 - 9 - 11
Living Well with Lupus
Few considers sickness as a blessing. James, who has been suffering from Lupus for over a decade, accepts the sickness and copes with it peacefully. How does he do it? In "Fountain of Grace", James shares with us his journey of finding peace and joy through his suffering.
Publish date: 2021 - 9 - 4
St. Maximilian Kolbe: Knight of the Immaculate
Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Franciscan priest. He had gone through different trials throughout his life, yet his love for God had never been shaken. Through consecration to Jesus through Mary, he strove to bring as many people to God as possible. Fountain of Grace takes you to Marytown - the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe for an in-depth look at his life.
Publish date: 2021 - 8 - 21
Inspirations from Matteo Ricci
How did Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci, known as the pioneer of Chinese-Western cultural exchange, prepare the way for evangelization with humility and an open heart? Fr. Giovanni Giampetro, the spiritual director of Matteo Ricci The Musical, and the production crew share how they have been inspired by Matteo Ricci.
Publish date: 2021 - 8 - 14
Called to Peru: Sr. Jessica Wong
Sr. Jessica Wong was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Canada. Nine years ago, she joined the Servants of the Plan of God, a religious community in Peru. What is life like for her in Peru? How does her family see her vocation?
Publish date: 2021 - 8 - 7
A Life of Sacred Music
Jerry Chu, a Catholic musician, has been composing sacred music for over 30 years. He has written over 400 responsorial psalms and gospel acclamation songs for use in Sunday mass. Fountain of Grace has invited him to share with us his journey in writing sacred music.
Publish date: 2021 - 7 - 31
A Call to Serve: The Permanent Diaconate
The office of deacon traces all the way back to the early church and had disappeared for a long time. At the Worldwide Chinese Permanent Deacon Conference which took place at Toronto on May 2018, Fountain of Grace talked to a number of permanent deacons to explore the role they place in the Church and the society.
Publish date: 2021 - 7 - 24
Defenders of Human Dignity: St. Martin de Porres Hospital and Sisters of Our Lady of China Foundation
Since 1950s, the Sisters of Our Lady of China have been responding to needs of the society. Started by founding clinics to building a hospital, they ultimate set up a foundation that serve different people. They even introduced mobile bathing vans to Taiwan to provide bathing care for bedridden patients. Fountain of Grace takes you to Taiwan to see how the sisters work tirelessly to uphold the dignity of human lives.
Publish date: 2021 - 7 - 17
The Secular Way
In search of God's calling for him, Andrew Lam spent years to live in Japan so that he could listen to God more closely. Fountain of Grace invited him to share his journey of vocation discernment, as well as how lay Catholics can live consecrated lives through secular institutes.
Publish date: 2021 - 7 - 3
Two Heroes of Macau – Frs. Caetano Nicosia and Luis Ruiz
In the mid-20th century, two European missionaries went to Macau to serve the poorest of the poor. They were Fr. Luis Ruiz, who was regarded as the Father of the Poor in Macau; and Fr. Caetano Nicosia, who was termed the Angel of the Lepers. How did they dedicate their whole lives to rewrite the stories of the lives of the marginalized in Macau and in Mainland China?
Publish date: 2021 - 6 - 19
James Mark: The Stage as an Altar
Now in his eighties, James Mark is still going strong. As a theatre professional, he spreads the word of God through his stage productions, touching the lives of many and making the stage his altar.
Publish date: 2021 - 6 - 17
Revelation from a Memory Loss
Anthony is an electrical engineer from Vancouver. He has always been dedicated to his work, family and God. A few years ago, he suddenly lost his memory. What triggered his memory loss? How did he cope with this setback?
Publish date: 2021 - 6 - 5
Guardians of Canada: Our Lady of the Cape and Blessed Frédéric Janssoone
Trois-Rivières, a French-speaking city in Quebec, is the home of treasures of the Catholic Church in Canada. Blessed Frédéric Janssoone, a Franciscan friar who devoted all of his energy in spreading the Good News of Christ, might become Canada's next saint. A little-known stone chapel ultimately became a Marian shrine which attracts thousands of pilgrims yearly. Fountain of Grace uncovers these treasures for you.
Publish date: 2021 - 5 - 15
Brother Lucas Ho 2: Life at Taizé
During World War II, a young man started providing shelter for Jews in Taizé, a village in Southern France. The group slowly evolved into a religious community. Today, the Taizé community consists of more than a hundred brothers. People from all over the world also visit Taizé to experience the simple and prayerful way of life. Fountain of Grace invited Br. Lucas Ho, who lives a religious life in Taizé, to share with us the life at Taizé.
Publish date: 2021 - 5 - 8
Brother Lucas Ho 1: In Search of Vocation
God has a plan for everyone. All of us are called to find out His plan and respond accordingly. Br. Lucas Ho, a brother from the Taizé community, resigned from his job in the 1970s and set out on a journey with an unknown destination, in the hope of finding his vocation. Fountain of Grace invited him to share with us his experience.
Publish date: 2021 - 5 - 1
Pope Francis at Philadelphia
Pope Francis visited the United States for the first time since he became pope in 2013. Philadelphia was the last stop in his journey. Fountain of Grace takes you to Philadelphia to share the excitement of the Papal Visit.
Publish date: 2021 - 4 - 17
Are We There Yet?
Mom and dad will bring four children between the ages of 4 and 11 all the way from the west to the east coast of the States to participate in a large scale event of the Catholic Church in North America – a papal mass attended by hundreds and thousands of people. How is this possible? Let us follow this special journey of Alan and Teresa's family.
Publish date: 2021 - 4 - 10
From Clay To Bronze
Tim Schmalz, a devout Catholic, seeks to convey the truth, goodness and beauty originated from God through his Christian sculptures. Fountain of Grace invited him to share his creative ideas at his studio.
Publish date: 2021 - 3 - 20
Prodigal Son 2
Does God exist? Why does He allow suffering? Why does the Original Sin affect all generations? These are questions that prevented Dr. Jason Kwok from accepting the Catholic faith. Fountain of Grace takes a look at the conversion of Dr. Jason Kwok, as well as how he put his talents into good use in serving God.
Publish date: 2021 - 3 - 13
Prodigal Son 1
Is religious faith really against reason and science? Dr. Jason Kwok spent much of his life resisting God. God still found him in the end. Fountain of Grace takes a look at God's patience and love in seeking this lost sheep.
Publish date: 2021 - 3 - 6
A Place to Call Home
As life expectancy continues to grow, the elderly population also grows rapidly. How can we help the elderly live comfortable and fulfilling lives? Fountain of Grace will visit a nursing home run by the Chinese Dominican Sisters in Pingtung County, Taiwan, and find out how they create a "home" for the seniors.
Publish date: 2021 - 2 - 20
Be Not Afraid: FLL 15th Anniversary Special (2)
2020 marks the 15th anniversary of FLL, which should have been a year full of celebrations. The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. In the midst of the pandemic, how did FLL continue to fulfil its mission to evangelize?
Publish date: 2021 - 2 - 13
