Program One: Madonna House

An overview of the history of Madonna House Apostolate.

 

 

 

Materials

 

Videos

  • Program One: Madonna House

 

Websites

 

Newspaper

 

Books

  • Poustinia: Encourting God in Silence, Solitude and Prayer Click Here

    Catherine Doherty. Madonna House Publications. 2000.


  • Sobornost: Experiencing Unity of Mind, Heart and Soul Click Here

    Catherine Doherty. Madonna House Publications. 2014.

  • Our Lady of Combermere Click Here

    Catherine and Eddie Doherty. Madonna House Publications. 1999.


  • Inflamed by Love: Meditations for Spiritual Pilgrims Click Here

    Jean Fox. Madonna House Publications. 2002.

  • Going Home Click Here

    Fr. Denis Lemieux. Justin Press. 2012.

  • The I-Choice: Staying Human in a Digital Age Click Here

    Fr. Denis Lemieux. Justin Press. 2013.

 

Study Guide


Goal

 

The goal of Program One is to introduce students to the past and present day realities of Madonna House Apostolate as a community of men, women, and priests.

 

Steps

 

1. Show the video "Program One: Madonna House"

 

2. Ask students to form small groups to describe the following impressions from the video:

  • What is Madonna House and what do we find out about them?

  • Describe the lifestyle that is lived out at Madonna House.

  • What did you know after viewing the video that you didn't know before?

  • Give three reasons why Canadian Catholics should support the work of Madonna House.

 

3. Option for Take-Home Assignment. Using the internet, find more facts about:

  • The foundress of Madonna House
  • Madonna House Publications
  • Madonna House Field Houses
  • How Canadian Catholics can support the work of Madonna House