A Tour of the Madonna House Training Centre
Welcome! Here, we would like to take you — with the aid of photographs and the writings of our foundress — on a virtual tour around our little community in the village of Combermere, Ontario, Canada.
Jesus tied a towel around himself. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them... he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord — and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.... If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.” (John 13:3–17)
Contents
- The beginning; Catherine & Eddie, bridges and cabins
- The island chapel and Our Lady of Combermere
- Our main dining room and library
- Praying with the work of our hands
- Doing little things well for for the love of God
- We are beggars for the Lord
- Our library and books
- Our kitchen and cooks
- Office work and St. Mary's
- The song of the cleaning materials
- The laundry is a school of love
- Manual labour is holy
- Farming at St. Benedict Acres
- Maintenance work and machine shop
- Artists, artwork and handicrafts
- Our schola, music, and recreation
- The gift shop, book shop, and museum
- Vianney House, the priesthood, and our archives
- Poustinia
- The end of the tour
Related publications
Madonna House: The People of the Towel & Water DVD Video
This professionally produced film serves as an wonderful introduction to Madonna House spirituality.
Madonna House Pamphlet (PDF, 903 KB)
— a printable pamphlet with information about the Madonna House Apostolate.
