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Father John of the Trinity, Prophet without Permit

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Captivating narrative of the life of Father John of the Trinity, his adventures, the persecutions he has withstood, the foundation of the Community he directs: The Order of the Magnificat of the Mother of God.  Fascinating, easy-to-follow biographical and historical material. Ample photos and documents; chronological and onomastic tables.

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by Jean Côté.  Captivating narrative of the life of Father John of the Trinity, his adventures, the persecutions he has withstood, the foundation of the Community he directs: The Order of the Magnificat of the Mother of God.  Fascinating, easy-to-follow biographical and historical material. Ample photos and documents; chronological and onomastic tables, 400 pages.

He had to be shot down and demolished in the public eye.  Harassment, intimidation and threats, police raids, abusive arrests, physical and moral violence, trials and prison... nothing has been spared Father John Gregory of the Trinity and his disciples, the Apostles of Infinite Love.

In this fascinating account, Jean Côté relates the true story of the most incredible religious persecution ever perpetrated in the history of Quebec, against a man who could only be reproached for his great humility, his compassion for the poor, and his ardor in the service of Truth and Righteousness.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD .....Page 17

1. THE TREMBLAY SAGA .....19

-- Pierre Tremblay, Gaston's great-grandfather .....19
-- Adelaide Tremblay, his great-grandmother .....19
-- Adjutor Tremblay weds Bertha Desgagné .....24
-- The twelve Tremblay children .....24

2. A DIFFERENT KIND OF BOY .....27

-- Gaston Tremblay's birth and childhood .....27
-- The cloistered nuns make an impression on him .....27
-- Too quiet for his age .....28
-- Adjutor spoils his children .....29
-- Father Bélanger's walks .....30
-- Gaston's first communion .....30
-- “Don't go there” -- wedding reception and circus .....31
-- Conversation with a ghost .....33

3. A SCHOOLBOY SPEAKS OUT .....35

-- Little Gaston afraid of attending school .....35
-- The dreaded Brothers of the Cross of Jesus .....35
-- Brother Eugene, an exceptional educator .....37
-- Gaston is happy in the Sacred Heart Brothers' school .....38
-- A colorful character .....39
-- Brother Albert in hot water .....40
-- Gaston speaks out at the 4-H election .....42
-- The Lieutenant Governor's Medal .....46

4. RIMOUSKI: THE BISHOP'S BASTION .....47

-- Historical note .....47
-- The hermit of St. Barnaby Island .....47
-- The reign of Bishop Georges Courchesne .....49
-- Charles Henri Morissette at the Bishop's service .....49
-- Scottish soldiers sent packing .....53
-- Vallee the moonshiner .....53
-- Mrs. Tremblay generous with her neighbors .....55
-- Life in the Tremblay home .....57
-- Jean Baptiste Plourde, the friend of Brother André .....58
-- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart speaks to young Gaston .....59
-- “You're more Catholic than the pope!” .....60
-- Gaston's vocation disappoints his parents .....60
-- Wild alumni reunion at Rimouski Seminary .....62
-- Gaston visits little Ronaldo Proulx .....64
-- Gaston's parents give their consent .....67
-- Gaston chooses the Hospitaler Brothers of St. John of God .....67
-- Heartrending separation .....68

5. THE SPIRIT BREATHES WHERE IT WILL .....71

-- Life at the Our Lady of Mercy Hospital .....71
-- Gaston studies nursing .....72
-- Daily contact with death .....73
-- Mr. Delorme, an outstanding patient .....73
-- Mr. Brunet and his mask .....74
-- Gaston receives the name of Brother John Grande .....75
-- 1947 and 1949: mystifying visions of the future .....75
-- Father Henri Saey orients Brother John .....77
-- Father Exupère gives Brother John his blessing .....80

6. THE PATH OF HOPE .....81

-- Moving toward the fulfillment of God's plan .....82
-- The cradle of the budding community .....83
-- Brother Gilles, the first disciple .....83
-- Cardinal Paul Emile Leger takes Brother John under his wing .....84
-- Brother Mongrain initiates the Brothers in construction work .....86
-- Manoir Armand at Rivière des Prairies .....86
-- Decree of erection of the Brothers of Jesus Mary .....88
-- Father Anselme Longpré lends his support .....88
-- The decree generates discontent .....90
-- Mother Rita Mary of Jesus and the Recluse Sisters .....91
-- Brother John's first trip to Europe .....92
-- Robbed in St. Peter's Square .....92
-- Warm hospitality of the Sacerdotal Fraternity .....93
-- Pilgrimage to Lourdes .....94
-- Return to Quebec .....95
-- Father Armand, a valuable spiritual counsellor .....95

7. THREE DAYS TO GET OUT .....97

-- Jeanne d'Arc Dupré and St. Adolphe d'Howard .....97
-- Bishop Emilien Frenette welcomes Brother John .....98
-- Miss Dupré's ultimatum .....98
-- Father Savage understands, but can do nothing to help .....99
-- The Marquise De Linières' camp .....99
-- An old trooper invades Brother John .....100
-- The Brothers of Jesus Mary reorganize .....103
-- St. André d'Argenteuil .....104
-- Kindly Canon Alderic Dulude .....104
-- Cardinal Leger gives courage to Brother John .....106
-- Criticized by some, admired by others .....107
-- Bishop Frenette wants the Brothers for his bishopric .....109
-- The Brothers move to St. Hippolyte .....109
-- “God wants religious like you...” Father Gagnon .....111
-- Father Arthur Viau, priest of Mary .....111
-- Joseph Paradis, a generous benefactor .....113
-- Chicken-coop chapel .....114
-- Bishop Frenette's arbitrary order .....114
-- Mr. Paradis revolted and inconsolable .....114
-- A letter destroyed in the name of obedience .....115

8. FROM PILLAR TO POST .....119

-- Off to the Gaspé .....119
-- Bishop Mongo invites the Brothers to come to Africa .....120
-- Father René Gagnon keeps in touch with Brother John .....120
-- Paul Bernier, the new Bishop of Gaspé .....121
-- Cardinal Leger speaks in favor of Brother John .....122
-- “I give you full authorization...” Bishop Bernier .....123
-- Brother Célestin's predictions .....124
-- Louis Lachapelle jeopardizes Brother John .....128
-- Bishop Bernier's anathema .....128
-- Mr. and Mrs. Aurelien Blanchet, good friends .....129
-- Looking for a new home .....130
-- The Brothers move to St. Jovite .....131
-- “This is the place...” Father Viau .....132
-- Father Plaisance's prediction .....<

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