people-from-quebec

"In making up the assessment of due salary, Christian masters with a conscience in them must not only be just, that is strict duty, but they must be beyond that point. They are to remember that they have to deal with brethren and must not grieve them; they must be of a giving and generous mood."

"What we need most in our vast domains is population, but few will deny that the home product is always the best adapted to a country."

"If it is, at all times, our duty to have recourse to prayer, to obtain from God that He would bless our labors, and grant ns the graces of which we stand in need, what urgent motives have we not, at the present moment, to raise our voices in prayer in order that, ever mindful of the promises made to His Church, God would enlighten and direct the Bishops who are about to assemble in His name to consult on the present wants of the Church in this Province and to make those regulations which may appear to them conducive to the spiritual welfare of those committed to their charge."

"The amount of work before the missionaries may be better imagined than described, but though unworthy and poor instruments in the hands of Him to show forth the might of his arm, chose to procure the salvation of mankind by the ministry not of angels, but of men, they put their whole trust and confidence in Him."

"Beloved alike by Protestants and Catholics, and revered for his gentleness and his apostolic zeal on behalf of the poor and lowly."

"I have tried to proceed methodically and with all the clearness possible, so as to be easily understood by persons not familiar with theological studies. God grant that I may attain the end I have in view, and dissipating the doubts which beset many minds, confirm them in the truth, or lead them into the bosom of the Catholic Church!"

"The episcopal dignity is no favor, it is a heavy burden, it is a ministry terrible to the angels themselves, the dangers and responsibilities of which we understand, to day better than ever."

"Archbishop Taché had to a considerable extent shaped the destinies of the Canadian West. He was a writer of no mean order. His literary productions have a special aroma of delicacy and, at times, quiet wit, which denote the well-bred gentleman, and his French is remarkably pure and free from foreign elements."

"We had to penetrate into a country never yet visited by a Catholic priest. The rivers, lakes, mountains, prairies, forests and hills of Oregon would soon resound with the praises of the Holy Name of Jesus ; the cross would be planted from place to place, from shore to shore, on a space of one thousand leagues which we had yet to travel, and the word of Him who said that that sign would attract all to Him in the person of these poor wandering sheep to which we were sent. What a joy! What a sweet consolation for missionaries!"

"Remarkable for his piety and learning, he played throughout sixty years a potent part in the religious, and even in the civil, life of Canada."

"D'Argenson made the mistake of wishing to perpetuate in democratic America the exactions of Old World etiquette."

"A group of English loyalists emigrated from the United States, planned the scheme of a mixed university, under the name of Royal Institution, for Catholics and Protestants alike, to be subsidized out of the revenues of the Jesuits' estates, an organization investing the State with the entire control of education and destined to destroy the faith and nationality of French Canadians. Bishop Hubert, in spite of opposition from unexpected quarters, successfully thwarted the plan"

"Cardinal Taschereau was of a silent disposition, but his speech was always pointed and effective. He was venerated by his clergy and people, who admired his Christian piety and dignified bearing."

"Bishop Prince showed untiring activity."

"The Abbé Provencher, founded on the banks of the Red River the first Western Canadian missions beyond the pale of civilization. Two years later he was consecrated bishop, and for the remaining years of his life Bishop Provencher multiplied his labours, called to his aid assistants, and sent missionaries as far as British Columbia."

"The chief events of his administration were: the building of Nicolet College, to which he contributed the sum, large for the time, of $32,000; the foundation of the College of Ste-Anne-de-la-Pocatière by the Abbé Painchaud; the educational law of 1829 which granted allowances for the creation of parish schools and the maintenance of colleges, convents, and academies already in existence; the erection in Quebec, with his help, of St. Patrick's church for the Irish."

"Primary schools multiplied everywhere, promoted by the Educational Society of Quebec and by the law of the parish schools. Colleges for secondary instruction were founded wherever needed, and several episcopal sees were erected: Kingston, Charlottetown, and Montreal. In all these movements Bishop Panet took a leading part."

"With its water power and admirable position at the foot of the Chaudiere Falls and at the mouth of two rivers, Bytown soon came to the front as a centre of industry. In 1848 its prospects were such that Rome raised the thriving little town to the rank of an episcopal see."

"My religion has always been more important than my career. I go to Mass every day. I have no intention of betraying my faith, I'd be too ashamed to show up "on the other side" in front of God."

"The Bishop must be a man of communion, husbanding the talents of all members of God's people, careful not to stifle legitimate differences and engendering harmony and peace among the various tendencies prevalent among God's people. As a result, conflicts, rather than being divisive become occasions for growth. As promoter of human dignity the Bishop calls the best from all men and women through actions faithful to the Word thereby enabling the Gospel to penetrate."

"Good offices are very important, it's the work behind the scenes, it's the mediator, it's the credible guarantor."

"Respect for the dignity of the human being is really the key, to resolving financial and economic crisis, and to give hope to millions of youth who find themselves a bit in a desperate situation in many countries."

"The new bishop was a highly-cultured man with rare financial ability."

"The Canadian churches have been highly supportive of Canada's public, not-for-profit, universal system of health care. Churches have historically and continue to provide health care services. Many from our community provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff. We understand that healthy communities require healthy people, that is realized only when we fulfill our collective responsibility for each other."

"A lot of people are really afraid that we are going to start imposing things through the government. I have absolutely no nostalgic feelings for that time. I want to go forward. Of course, we have nothing to impose on anyone — not the government nor the people. We want to propose but not impose. We propose and present the message and people are free to accept it."

"The Church as an institution personalizes a whole people on the move; it is a force for action. There is also a danger: the Church should not be limited to consecrated or clerical members but to all the baptized. Through challenges and controversies, joys and projects, the Church tries to make a central place for Christ, the Gospel and Gospel values. It is made up of human beings and, therefore, is not perfect."

"I think it's fair to say that Canadian society doesn't know its communities well. We don't know ourselves. This is not only true of Catholics but of everyone. Distance doesn't help, but that's not enough. The purpose of our fund, and of the operation we are carrying out, is for us to get to know each other better. And to allow them to make themselves known, to be recognized and respected, which hasn't been the case and which is still very difficult."

"There were letters in it interesting me, they were from a catechist stationed in Nui, one of the atolls of the group. He was explaining how harsh the people were toward him and his family. They completely ignored him and at one time they destroyed all his plantation of taro, bananas and pawpaw. Reading these letters, I said to myself, "I wouldn't like to be in a place like this!" On the 14th of July 1986, I was appointed Superior of the Mission of Tuvalu!"

"I was appointed Bishop too soon. I felt like the prophet Jeremiah who said to the Lord: "I am too young". But I had to answer yes to the Lord who called me through the voice of Pope Paul VI. The Church of Chad has grown in quantity, but it is urgent to make it grow in quality. There are many baptisms, but not enough knowledge of Jesus and the commitment of the baptized in the Church and in the life of the Country."

"As a creature, human beings are "in relationship". Transcendence which characterizes man in relation to other creatures is like the case of a gardener who is responsible for the whole creation. That is why our land is holy. Likewise it is the habitat chosen by the son of God. Nature is the manifestation of the revelation of a God full of goodness."

"At Christmas, God enters our lives so we may enter divine life. Humanity was looking to be saved, and God sends us a child! Humanity was hoping for the extraordinary, and God comes in everyday life. Humanity was waiting for something on which to lean, while God has need of us – the need for a mother to give nourishment and a father to provide protection."

"The Congregation for Bishops, unlike the Congregation for Saints, deals with the pastoral profiles of candidates who are not yet perfect, but of men on the way of perfection. What certainly counts in a priest proposed for the episcopate are the theological and cardinal virtues, the so-called principal human virtues. Above all, what is most important for this office is prudence. This should not be understood as reticence or timidity, but as balance between action and reflection while exercising a responsibility that requires great dedication and courage."

"The secret of mission work especially in areas with different cultures is to respect the people and the people will respect you."

"I don't think that Quebec can afford a pastoral approach that chooses silence and accommodation at the expense of human life and human dignity. Being discrete hasn’t served Quebec Catholicism."

"Decisions must be made at any given time with wisdom and caution. But also, sometimes with courage and audacity."

"I hear from other Bishops, he says, that there is a failure of Catechesis, that things are not sticking, that kids are going to Catholic Schools and then they are graduating from the Catholic Church, not just from school. It’s not a marketing question! It’s a question of how are we going to express the deep questions in their heart? How are we going to help them find answers?"

"I thank God for giving me the grace to suffer; I need it so much!"

"Brother Andre's life shows us the power of faith and the importance of concern for the sick and others in need."

"Brother André was a holy man whose love of God and devotion to St. Joseph, our own diocese’s patron saint, continues to be an inspiration to millions of people. In reflecting on him, Pope John Paul II said, "In each age the Holy Spirit raises up such humble witnesses of the Gospel." Brother André was a man of his age, who carried forward Christ’s message of love."

"When it came to fighting convicts, Leduc said: "I wouldn't feel bad if I win and my rival's sentence isn't reduced. They do not fight for money, they fight for their freedom. I only fight for honor and glory. [...] They deserve to get my 100%, if he wins, then he earns it.""

"We’ll let the peasants fight for last place."

"I would prefer fighting foreign fighters to show the true power of Lethwei against other martial arts."

"Now, I’m telling you. Mark my fucking words. This, it’ s going to be a clear and decisive win. I don’t know how it’s going to happen. I just want to let my body freely move with headbutts and elbows, I don’t care. I just want to finish the guy."

"I love Dave Leduc. The guy is a monster! I would love to have him in One Championship."

"My wife and I became fully vegan solely for health reasons [...] shortly after watching the movie The Game Changers, as I saw that it was possible to thrive as an elite athlete on a plant-based diet. [https://www.instagram.com/p/CKxaA8ypcwZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (2nd February, 2021)"

"Veganism. It’s not a diet, it’s a philosophy, which aims to cause as less cruelty around you as practically possible."

"Once you reunite with your compassion and choose the vegan way of life, it’s almost impossible to go back. (2nd February, 2021)"

"I will never eat animals or dairy for the rest of my life. (2nd February, 2021)"

"Maybe I was born in Myanmar in another life"

"I take great pride in going in the ring and choosing my shots to dismantle my opponent and avoiding shots, avoiding attacks. I think that’s the ultimate bad a**. You fight bare knuckle, and you leave unscathed."