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Resolved to Follow Christ
Originally a Toronto-based physician, Jacqueline was drawn closer to God through Opus Dei. As a response to God's calling, Jacqueline set aside her medical profession and went to Rome in order to pursue a degree in theology.
Publish date: 2019 - 1 - 26
Singing Praise Ep 1 – Lord I Need You
Love and Life first English program - Singing Praise series.
Publish date: 2019 - 1 - 22
A Gift from a Stranger – Stem Cell Donation
As medical science continues to advance, many diseases that used to be incurable can now be treated with stem cell transplants. It all depends whether those in good health to register as stem cell donors.
Publish date: 2018 - 12 - 8
Holy Land: The Fifth Gospel
In the eyes of many Christians, being able to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. By leading pilgrimage groups, Stanislaus Lee, a biblical scholar, helps pilgrims rediscover the Bible. Fountain of Grace takes you to the Holy Land.
Publish date: 2018 - 12 - 1
Working Hard, Working Poor
What is working poverty? The Hong Kong Catholic Commission for Labour Affairs organized a 7-day poverty experiential program in which participants tried to live with a weekly expense in line with a minimum wage earner.
Publish date: 2018 - 11 - 17
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
Where Faith and Art Cross Paths
Irene held her first solo art exhibition in 2017. Behind this exhibition lies a dream that Irene spent ten years to actualize. Through making abstract art, Irene gets closer to God.
Publish date: 2018 - 11 - 3
Tracing the Roots
Montreal Chinese Catholic School was founded in 1957. Among Chinese schools in Montreal, it has the longest history. Montreal Chinese Catholic Mission, the church which runs the school, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2017. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how this church witnessed the change of the lives of Chinese in Montreal over the past century.
Publish date: 2018 - 10 - 13
Transformed by Faith
You only live once. Is it possible to turn life around after making a terrible mistake? Hawkins, who is in his early 30s, once hit rock bottom in his early years. Through his unwavering faith in God, he has rediscovered his purpose in life.
Publish date: 2018 - 9 - 15
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: 2018 - 9 - 8
Friends for Life
Entering university is an important milestone for young people. However, it is precisely during this stage of life that many young Catholics leave the faith. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how Joint University Chinese Catholic Community (JUCCC) and Newman Centre at the University of Toronto provides spiritual support to Catholics on campus.
Publish date: 2018 - 8 - 25
A Hidden Reptile Expert – Fr. Anthony Bogadek
Fr. Anthony Bogadek, a Salesian priest, has dedicated his life to serve in St. Louis School in Hong Kong. His passion for amphibians and reptiles, as well as his humility and conscientiousness has inspired countless students.
Publish date: 2018 - 7 - 28
Pilgrimage of Mercy: Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti
In 55 days, Fr. Carlos Martins and his team brought the major relics of St. Maria Goretti to 54 cities across the United States. They wish that the story of the saint would inspire people to be more merciful.
Publish date: 2018 - 7 - 14
A Lesson about Forgiveness: The Story of St. Maria Goretti
Among the saints canonized by the Catholic Church, St. Maria Goretti is one of the youngest. She was just 11 years old when she died. Maria died of a fatal attack by her neighbour Alessandro, after she refused to submit to his sexual advances. Fountain of Grace's production team followed Fr. Carlos Martins to Maria's former residence to learn about forgiveness from this saint.
Publish date: 2018 - 7 - 7
A Burning Heart for Souls: St. Francis Xavier
In January 2018, a precious relic of St. Francis Xavier - his right forearm which he used to baptize more than 100,000 people - was on tour across Canada. One of the churches even attracted 13,000 people to venerate the relic in one day. Fountain of Grace takes a look at the life of St. Francis Xavier, as well as Catholic Christian Outreach - the group of modern missionaries that organized the relic pilgrimage.
Publish date: 2018 - 6 - 9
Explorers of Beauty: Joining Children on the Spiritual Journey
Children are naturally more perceptive to faith due to their innocence and humility. As parents accompany their children on their spiritual journey, not only do they draw closer to their children, they are also drawn closer to God. Federation of North-American Explorers (FNE) not only helps kids encounter Jesus, it also provides opportunities for parents to walk alongside their kids on their faith journey.
Publish date: 2018 - 5 - 5
Explorers of Beauty: Adventures in the Outdoors
An increasing number of studies show that overusing electronics can cause harm. In this age of gadgets, many children are drawn to social media and video games, how can we help them to live a healthier lifestyle? Through outdoor activities, service to the community, and leadership development, Federation of North-American Explorers (FNE) helps children grow physically and spiritually, and mostly importantly, to encounter Jesus.
Publish date: 2018 - 4 - 28
Kintore College: Home Away from Home
Kintore College is an all-female student residence located in downtown Toronto. It is a home away from home that offers an excellent environment for study. It also seeks to meet the needs of students by providing laundry, meals, career guidance, social life, philosophy classes, as well as faith and spirituality. Kintore College is partly managed by Opus Dei, a personal Prelature of the Roman Catholic Church.
Publish date: 2018 - 4 - 21
Passion Play – A Youth’s Portrayal
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. For youths at St. Joseph the Worker parish, this is also a day on which they will showcase the Passion Play which they have spent months to prepare. Fountain of Grace takes a look at how these youths put their talent into good use to reenact an event that took place 2000 years ago.
Publish date: 2018 - 3 - 31
At the Foot of the Cross
In March 2017, Maria held her first-ever ceramic spiritual art exhibition - At the Foot of the Cross. The purpose of this week-long exhibition is to provide a space for visitors to encounter God through ceramic art pieces. Fountain of Grace invites you to enter this unique space for prayer.
Publish date: 2018 - 3 - 24
Home Is Where The Heart Is
Austin, a 3-year-old with a congenital heart defect, has suffered lots of physical pain. Denise and Arthur, his parents, are often worried about his condition. However, it is precisely through Austin that they can see the graces God has bestowed on their family.
Publish date: 2018 - 2 - 3
Called to Street Ministry
Mildred Moy had built a successful career ever since her graduation. At some point she wanted to take her career to a new height, but she gave it up in order to start a street ministry to serve street ladies, homeless people and drug addicts. Mildred shares with us her journey of discernment.
Publish date: 2018 - 1 - 27
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: 2018 - 1 - 20
The Marks of Mercy
Homeless people are marginalized, most people avoid coming close to them. Would we try to understand the reasons behind homelessness? By following university students on street patrol, interviewing Tim Schmalz, the artist who created Homeless Jesus, getting to know the work Covenant House does for homeless youth, as well as the Sleep Out experience of actor Dominic Lam and Christina, Fountain of Grace explores the issue of homelessness with different perspectives.
Publish date: 2018 - 1 - 13
Organic Faith
In recent years, the public has become increasingly concerned about the hazards of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and genetically modified foods. Some people have started to grow their own produce for health reasons, and some Catholic religious also promote organic gardening. How is organic gardening related to our faith?
Publish date: 2018 - 1 - 6
