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Religious Communities
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
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
Taizé – An Experience of Communion
Taizé is a form of prayer that includes short hymns, silence and reflection. It is also a religious community that had evolved from a place of refuge during World War II. Every year, thousands of young people descend upon this little town in southern France to pray and have retreat there, and Taizé prayer has become a popular form of prayer all over the world.
Publish date: 2021 - 1 - 9
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: 2020 - 4 - 25
Pioneers of New France
Many consider Canada to be one of the best countries to live in. However, in the 17th century, when Canada was just newly founded, it was considered the country of crosses. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine and St. Francois de Laval sacrificed their comfort and contributed to the well-being of Canadians.
Publish date: 2020 - 1 - 25
St. Marguerites and Montreal
Montreal, Canada was very different from what it is now when the city was first founded more than 370 years ago. The cross at Mount Royal reveals the deep Catholic roots of this city. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how two saints, both named Marguerite - St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and St. Marguerite d'Youville - contributed to the early developments of Montreal.
Publish date: 2019 - 11 - 2
Joyful Servant of the Poor: Fr. Ho Lung
Fr. Richard Ho Lung is a Chinese priest from Jamaica. He is the first Chinese to have founded a religious order. More than three decades ago, together with two other priests who shared his vision, he started living among the poor, ministering to them. Fountain of Grace invited him to share how he founded the Missionaries of the Poor, as well as his spiritual journey of serving the poor.
Publish date: 2018 - 11 - 10
Home of Daybreak 1: I Believe, Therefore I Love
Against all odds and with unwavering faith, a group of young girls in Hebei province in China joined the Congregation of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus as nuns. Devoting their lives to serve with love, they build the "House of Daybreak" (Li Ming), a home for disabled orphans.
Publish date: 2017 - 1 - 14
From Canada to China
How did a frail Canadian girl establish a congregation of women for foreign missions, ultimately bringing the Good News to China? Let us get to know Sr. Délia Tétreault and the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception.
Publish date: 2016 - 7 - 30
Good Hope School Choir: To God through Music: In Joy and Thanksgiving
Good Hope School Choir was founded in 1959. They have been actively involved in school and community activities. Through the activities in Hong Kong and overseas, they have the opportunity to exchange with local and internationally renowned musicians and choir. They have been to Australia, Hawaii, Vienna, Beijing, and Shanghai doing performances and competitions. They are hosting a concert on July 7, 2016 at 8 pm at St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church in Markham, all are welcome! Also, Fr Francis Ching will continue to share with us how to learn about mercy as in our Father in heaven in this Year of Mercy, so that we can all walk on the path of mercy.
Publish date: 2016 - 7 - 2
One Heart at a Time
In a society prevalent with "the Culture of Death" today, there seems to be a lack of respect for human life. At Sisters of Life, the sisters and their volunteers would offer their love and time to help pregnant women in need. By protecting life "one heart at a time", they are actively promoting "the Culture of Life" to counteract the onslaught of "the Culture of Death."
Publish date: 2011 - 3 - 13
Angels in the Ghettoes
A visit to the Missionaries of the Poor, a religious order which lives a life of service with Christ on the cross.
Publish date: 2009 - 4 - 19
My Vocation is Love
Let's visit the Carmelite Sisters in Toronto and learn about their vocation of love and their cloistered lifestyle.
Publish date: 2009 - 3 - 22
