Nestled in an expansive area, Marylake provides a setting rich with tradition and spiritual significance.
At the heart of its mission lies a blend of history, community commitments, and devotion. My aim is to share the profound experiences found here, through explorations of its varied facilities such as the respected Shrine and extensive Retreat Centre.
The allure of the lush 800 acres and the inviting Gift Shop are just part of the experience awaiting visitors.
The Rosary Path is a centerpiece, offering a journey of faith with features like Stations of the Cross and the remarkable Empty Tomb. It stands not only as a place for prayer but as a site of gathering and reflection for many.
With the Augustinians’ deep-rooted spirituality and their dedication across Canada, Marylake stands as a beacon for both local communities and those who come from afar. It invites everyone to partake in its rich tapestry of worship and connection.
50 Uplifting Ideas to Live By
Belief in the Unseen: To have faith means trusting in what can’t be observed with the eyes. It promises that one day you’ll see clearly what you have trusted in.
Pray and Act: Approach life as if all outcomes rely on divine power. Yet, work with the vigor that suggests it all hinges on personal effort. It is a partnership of prayer and action that fuels progress.
Perfection Through Imperfection: Achieving true human perfection lies in recognizing one’s flaws and striving to improve. Embracing imperfections is a step toward personal growth.
Start Small, Dream Big: Aspiring for greatness requires beginning with small steps. Starting modestly paves the way to achieving grand ambitions.
The Beauty of Love: Love within a person cultivates true beauty. This inner beauty is the essence of one’s soul and radiates outward, transforming the world around.
Travel as Discovery: Life is like a book, and travel provides a lens to explore its chapters. Without exploring the world, one’s understanding remains limited, as if reading only a single page.
The Elevation of Humility: There is an uplifting quality in humility, elevating the heart and spirit to realize true human potential.
Love’s Unique Attention: Each individual is uniquely loved, embracing the idea of personal significance and divine attention akin to being the sole focus of love’s gaze.
Generosity and Need: Recognize the abundance one possesses, take only what is necessary, and understand that the excess is meant for those in need. This balance encourages sharing and community support.
Patience and Wisdom: Patience walks hand in hand with wisdom, guiding one through life’s trials with calmness and understanding.
Restless Hearts: Our hearts find true peace only in the divine. This suggests that the search for contentment leads back to spiritual fulfillment.
True Belief: Selective belief in teachings is self-deception. Genuine faith encompasses all parts, not just the conveniently agreeable ones.
Hidden Depths Within: Within each person, there exists a depth that sometimes even they are unaware of. Yet, this depth is essential to personal discovery and understanding.
Experience Over Words: Words are mere concepts that require experiential understanding. It is through living and experiencing that words gain true meaning.
Freedom in Love: Love offers freedom to act authentically. Within love’s embrace, one finds the liberty to make choices genuine to the heart.
Friendship’s Longing: Wanting to be remembered by a friend speaks to the depth of emotional bonds and the desire for enduring connections.
Nature and Miracles: Miracles align with nature rather than defy it. They challenge what is known, opening minds to broader perspectives.
Imperfect Purity: The desire to change coexists with moments of hesitation. Acknowledging this duality is part of the human journey toward purity.
Empty to be Filled: To welcome new experiences and wisdom, one must first release what fills them currently. Letting go creates space for growth.
Consensual Salvation: Salvation requires personal consent and willingness. While created without choice, redemption is a cooperative journey.
Peace from Conflict: The objective of conflict is achievable peace, reminding us that struggle often serves a greater purpose.
Believe to Know: Belief is the foundation for understanding complex truths. It is through faith that clarity and comprehension arise.
Creature Comforts: Human desires often mirror those of animals. They have a quest for pleasure and avoidance of pain as fundamental drivers.
Abstinence Versus Moderation: Complete abstinence can be simpler than balancing desires through moderation, highlighting a unique approach to self-control.
Jealousy Lacks Love: True love does not harbor jealousy. Instead, it celebrates the freedom and happiness of others.
Confession as a Start: Owning up to wrongdoing marks the beginning of positive transformation.
Forgiveness and Redemption: Forgiveness heals and restores what was once lost, preventing a repeat of past mistakes.
Will and Grace: Human will plays a role similar to a horse in aiding grace, highlighting the synergy between effort and divine assistance.
Suffering’s Reality: Suffering accompanies existence, even for the spiritually virtuous, reminding us of life’s inherent challenges.
Truth’s Expression: Poor articulation does not make a truth false. Conversely, eloquent words do not guarantee truthfulness.
Vices as Stepping Stones: By overcoming vices, personal growth can flourish, turning weaknesses into strengths.
Unity Through Faithfulness: When faithful, I gather scattered parts of myself, uniting them into a coherent whole.
The World Speaks of the Divine: Questioning the universe about the Creator invites awe at creation’s complexity and its inherent beauty.
Foundation of Humility: Aspiring to heights requires rooting oneself in humility, for growth starts with a grounded base.
Justice and Charity: True charity complements justice, but it never replaces a fair and just society.
Victory’s Irony: Sometimes, those who triumph are not true conquerors but are overcome by the costs of victory.
Habit’s Tyranny: Allow unchecked habits, and they transform from mere patterns into essential needs.
Justice Through Punishment: Punishment seeks to correct wrongs, ensuring justice is served and balance restored.
Divine Commands: Trust that divine commands align with personal growth, enabling both moral guidance and inner peace.
Duty and Praise: Performing one’s duty is a natural expectation, requiring no special commendation beyond fulfilling personal responsibility.
Freedom’s Irony: Kindness brings freedom even in servitude, while evil enslaves even the most powerful.
Sin’s Illusion: Forsaking sin occurs through choice, not through inability, signifying a proactive decision to change.
Simplicity and Community: Seek a life of simplicity, loving others, and cultivating communal harmony for inner peace.
Longing as Prayer: Unending desire reflects constant prayer, bridging the gap between earthly wishes and spiritual aspirations.
Divine Romance: To pursue divine love is the most profound romance, an adventure that leads to the ultimate fulfillment.