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Pierre Marchildon, Full-time Pilgrim of St. Michael (continued from page 1) from the modern world and become an apostle for the Michael Journal. His brother Mark told us that his mother was sad as she saw her Pierre leave on adventure in the movement of the Pilgrims of St. Michael, but she received her consolation when she saw the radical change that came about in the life of her son. She saw as well his fervent love for God and the Blessed Virgin and his total devotion in a work that she loved and served herself. Her Pierre was consecrated to Mary according to the spirituality of St. Louis-Marie Grignion of Montfort on Holy Thursday, April 3, 1980. (See picture above.) He really lived his consecration; he was totally Catholic, without measure. He assisted at daily Mass every morning and took his strength from the Eucharist. Again on the morning of his death, he had assisted at the Holy Sacrifice and received Jesus in his heart. Total dedication He gave himself totally for 33 years. He was responsible for the city of Toronto for the Pilgrims of St. Michael, and had a group that was as vigilant as he was. His monthly meetings were always well attended: by Canadians and other nationalities, there were always an imposing group of Polish people present. It is in this ardent home that was animated by Pierre Marchildon that gave us Jacek Morawa and Janusz Lewicki, editors of the Polish version of the journal and Carlos Reyes from Quito, Ecuador, who is the editor of the Spanish version. So one can truly say that Pierre was the initiator of our editions in Polish and Spanish. Mr. Marchildon spent a lot of time on the telephone to invite the people to his monthly meetings and he was always successful. His conferences were excellent, but according to those who assisted at his last meeting on December 9, he surpassed himself. He had decided not to speak because he was tired, but without any preparation, as if inspired by the Holy Spirit, he gave a speech that lasted for two hours. His talk was profoundly spiritual, according to the testimony of his collaborators in Toronto. Those who heard him Contents “Michael”. January-February, 2008 Pages In memory of Pierre Marchildon 1 to 3 Our vocation as Pilgrims of St. Michael 4-5 Message of Pope Benedict XVI for Lent 6 The Jubilee of the Apparitions of Lourdes 7 A superpower dominates governments 8-9 Pope: globalization means world disorder 9 The subprime crisis. Vic Bridger 10-11 Economy on artificial life support. 11 Bad fruits from a system of debts. L.E. 12-13 North American Union update. M.A.J. 14 Masonic influence and secret clubs. M.B. 15 Adoration for life. M.A. Jacques 16 In vitro fertilization. M. Schooyans 17-18 The miracles of the Scapular 18-19 Our Lady of Ephesus 20 Esotericism or New Age. M.A.J. 21 St. Charbel Maklouf of Lebanon 22-23 Siege of Jericho and weeks of study 24 Pierre Marchildon traveled throughout the world as was the wish of Louis Even. Over the years, he visited over 15 countries in various continents to spread the light of Social Credit. were moved. On Wednesday, December 12, four days before his death, he went to hold a meeting in his native parish in Lafontaine, Ont. His brothers Mark and Maurille, two good Social Crediters, and others from his family and friends saw him then for the last time. 4000 subscriptions per year Each year the name of Pierre Marchildon was always among the first in the list of subscriptions with an average of 3,000 subscriptions per year; for many years he went over 4,000 subscriptions in a year. On the day of his death we received his report in the mail: 34, 30, 22, 21, 25, and 24 for a total of 156 subscriptions in 6 days. We can say that he died on the battlefield of the apostolate. He never took vacations, his fervor and his dynamism encouraged many others and he won the hearts of all those who came in contact with him. May his example and tenacity rise up a multitude of souls who are as zealous as he was. He was a man of the road, of the door to door crusade and the telephone; he was a great missionary in many countries of the world. When he was not going door-to-door or holding a meeting, he was on the telephone inviting people to his meetings. Even in the car when he had a driver, he would bring his cell phone to telephone people as he was traveling. If he had success, it was because of his enthusiasm and his great efforts. He traveled throughout the world Since he was bilingual he went to all the provinces of Canada and almost all of the states in the United States, begging a place to stay and meals, changing his resting place every night during his three month tours. He did a tour of 6 months in California and the surrounding area with Patrick Tetrault without going home at all. He went also to spread the good news in a great number of countries, in Europe; France, Belgium, Ireland, Italy and Poland; in Poland on top of his many meetings, he spoke on Radio Maria which gave him the opportunity to give his message to 10 million Polish people throughout the world; in Africa: Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Congo (ancient Zaire) where accompanied by Jean-Pierre Richard, he met the Cardinal, four archbishops, and 15 bishops; in Oceania: Australia and New Zealand; in Latin America: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Argentina, etc. And everywhere that he went, apostles came after him. His conferences left hope for a better world to the families, a world of justice, peace and prosperity. He explained to them in just a few words the cause of poverty in the world and the people understood him, were enthusiastic, and wanted to help. The messages of sympathy that we have received from all over the world gives testimony to his life. We will cite only three here that resume in just a few words the sentiments of many others around the world: From Most Rev. Benjamin Almoneda, Bishop of the Philippines: “I am very surprised to hear of the death of Pierre, who was such a zealous Pilgrim of St. Michael. I was hoping to see him here with us in the Philippines to propagate the message of the social doctrine of the Church by the program of peace and justice of Social Credit. But Our Lord had better plans for him. In the arms of the Father, he will do more for us and with us… I will offer my Mass for him today with all of my seminarians. I will be close to you, profoundly united in prayer in front of the Christmas manger. Pierre has received the most precious gift of all… eternal rest.” + Bishop Benjamin Almoneda, Philippines Pierre was making friends and Social Crediters with everyone... even with the kangaroos in Australia! From Most Rev. Nestor Ngoy, Bishop of Kolwezi, Congo: “I have just learned with consternation of the death of Mr. Pierre Marchildon. To you and to all the Pilgrims of St. Michael, as well as the family, I present my most sincere condolences and prayers so that his soul may enter into the Glory of God. “I see once again this robust man who spoke with such conviction who held the rapt attention of his audience. I see once again this apostle of Social Credit in our country, (20 years ago in 1987) where the seed finished by growing in me. May the merciful God receive him as a faithful servant.” + Bishop Nestor Ngoy Katahwa From Bill Daly, New Zealand: “Thank you for letting me know about dear Pierre. I am greatly saddened, but am also left with wonderful memories of his joyful smile and of the shining Hope of which he shared with everyone. He has been a wonderful example of a life lived in the footsteps of Jesus. When he was in New Zealand three years ago he won the hearts of everyone he came in contact with. His generosity, devotion, and love of neighbour easily came through in his voice and manner. He was an excellent public speaker, mainly I think because he spoke from the heart. (continued on page 3) Page 2 “Michael” Journal, 1101 Principale St., Rougemont, QC, Canada — J0L 1M0 Jan.-Feb.-March 2008 Tel.: Rougemont (450) 469-2209; Montreal area (514) 856-5714; Fax (450) 469-2601; www.michaeljournal.org
“May he rest in Peace. I have notified those in New Zealand who met Pierre, at least those of whom I can presently think of. I know that everyone he met here will be joining with me in sending their deepest condolences. God bless.” Bill Daly Fr. Boguslaw Jaworowski from Poland will celebrate thirty Masses for the repose of the soul of his good friend Pierre. Fr. Tadeusz Bienasz from Austria, Fr. Joao Pedro Cornado, S.J. from Brazil and many other priests from different countries who collaborated with Mr. Marchildon will also celebrate a Mass for him. Thirty Masses are to be celebrated at the Cistercians Monastery in Rougemont, starting on January 5th . The funeral was celebrated at the parish church of St. Michael in Rougemont, on Saturday December 22, by the Pastor, Fr. Jacques Chaput, who was accompanied by Fr. Edmond Brouillard, Oblate of Mary Immaculate and Fr. Pamphile Akplogan and Fr. Albert. (See picture below.) Jan.-Feb.-March 2008 (continued from page 4) We ask Pierre Marchildon to raise up among the youth of all the countries where he visited, convinced, valiant and enthusiastic apostles as he was, so that our world can live in peace, justice, and prosperity under the reign of Christ the King and Mary Immaculate. Therese Tardif, Directress Pilgrims of St. Michael Homily at the memorial Mass for Pierre Marchildon Three priests and a Bishop concelebrated the memorial Mass in Toronto; from left to right: Fr. Andrew Chilmon, Fr. Joseph Wasik, Fr. Andrew Glaba, and Most Rev. Roman Danylak, retired Ukrainian Bishop of Toronto. Here is the text of the homily at the memorial Mass for Pierre Marchildon held in Toronto, Ontario on January 19, 2008, at Christ the King Church: Your Excellency, fellow priests, brothers and sisters in Christ: There is a tradition which surrounds the crucifixion. It says that when Jesus was taken down from the cross, He was placed in the arms of His mother. The same arms that embraced Him at birth embraced Him for a final time at death. It must have been hard for Her to let Him go. He was not supposed to die. He was too young. Mary had not prepared Herself for His crucifixion, yet She had no choice. She had to let others take His body away and put it in a borrowed tomb. There is a legend that says that when the stone was rolled over the entrance to the tomb, all the family and friends that were there cried out together the last words that Jesus spoke: “It is finished! It is finished!” Mary and the few of His disciples who stood by Jesus in His suffering, watched Him being stripped of everything He had: clothes, family, friends, dignity, consolation, and finally life itself. Everything was taken from Him little by little, hour after hour, until nothing was left. I do not think that any of us are ever truly ready to say good-bye to someone we love. No matter how it happens — slowly from a long illness, or suddenly, as it was for Pierre — we wish we could have held onto our loved one just a little bit longer. Even when we see death as a friend who brings an end to pain and suffering, there is still something in us that wishes it had all been a bad dream — that our loved one had never taken ill, and that life could go back to normal. I know that Pierre’s relatives and friends must feel the same as Mary and the disciples felt on that day long ago. But then, suddenly, without warning and without any preparation, He was taken from them, and they had to face what Mary had to face. They had to let go of this man who was so important in their lives. They had to let other hands take Him away. Pierre had finally let go of this life, like they had to let go. And so today, in this funeral liturgy, this community, this community of relatives and friends who also loved Pierre and prayed for him, must also let him go. But we will not cry that it is finished, because it is not! This is not the end of Pierre’s life with us. Even though we are caught up in grief and mourning, maybe anger, even though we feel empty and alone, there is a part of us that knows this is not the end of the story, because Calvary was not the end of Jesus` story. It was not over when He died. He was raised up to a new life. The love of God for His Son was too strong, and death could not hold Him in its grasp. God raised His Son to a new life, and the good news is that all who believed in Jesus will share in that Resurrection. Death is not the last word. There is still life. Our love for Pierre is also stronger than death because it is tied to our love of Jesus who has promised to give new life to all those, who like Pierre, have faith in Him. Dear friends! I know that his death was not expected to happen so soon. You were not really prepared for it. I know it is hard to suddenly lose so great a friend. But you have not lost everything. You still have your memories of Pierre, how his energy and his determination showed in everything that he did. I know that Pierre passed on that same energy and determination to his friends of the “Michael” Journal. Dear friends of Pierre! I hope you will use your energy and determination to keep his memory alive and to share those memories with each other. Remember how he smiled, the sound of his laughter, the way his eyes lit up whenever he had finished his mission. Remember all the small ways he showed his love for you. If you keep those memories alive and share them with each other, Pierre will always be with you, sharing your life and strengthening your love. Remember that the love he shared with you came from God; it is a part of God`s love for His people, and God’s love is stronger than death. We must be strong and continue to have Faith. God is watching over us. He has us in His care. Have hope, for God is always near to hear our every prayer and to see us through this darkness so that we who believe in the Resurrection may see Pierre again and enjoy eternal life with him. The long hard journey that Pierre had to make is over, his suffering has ended, but his life is not finished. By the grace of God, it has really just begun. I pray that God`s healing presence and peace may carry you through the difficult days to come, and may He keep you in Faith so that when you reach the end of your days, you may feel Pierre’s hand slip into yours and lead you to his new home with God. Father Joseph Wasik “Michael” Journal, 1101 Principale St., Rougemont, QC, Canada — J0L 1M0 Tel.: Rougemont (450) 469-2209; Montreal area (514) 856-5714; Fax (450) 469-2601; www.michaeljournal.org Page 3
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