Item is a bound collection of Gaelic religious tracts.
Religious Literature
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Item is a catechism.
Item is a catechism, collection of hymns, prayers and council concerning the seven deadly sins. This was first produced by Fr. Alexander MacDonald (Maighstir Alasdair Mór). Rev. MacDonald was born in Lochaber, Scotland in 1801. He was ordained in Scotland in 1824 and after serving as parish priest in Moidart, immigrated to Cape Breton where, in 1842, he became parish priest in Mabou and Vicar General to the bishop of Arichat. D. 1865 in Mabou. Item was licenced to print by Bishop James Morrison, b. of Antigonish from 1913-1950.
Item is a catechism, collection of hymns, prayers and council concerning the seven deadly sins. This was first produced by Fr. Alexander MacDonald (Maighstir Alasdair Mór). Rev. MacDonald was born in Lochaber, Scotland in 1801. He was ordained in Scotland in 1824 and after serving as parish priest in Moidart, immigrated to Cape Breton where, in 1842, he became parish priest in Mabou and Vicar General to the bishop of Arichat. D. 1865 in Mabou. Item was licenced to print by Bishop James Morrison, b. of Antigonish from 1913-1950.
Item is a biography of Dundee native, Rob Annan (1834-1867) detailing his rediscovery of Christian values.
Item was a monthly periodical published by the recently created United Church. It's writings are religious in nature with the occtional wedding announcement.
Item was a monthly periodical published by the recently created United Church. It's writings are religious in nature with the occtional wedding announcement.
Item is the story of a young boy finding religion and dealing with deaths in his family.
This fonds consists of a collection of Gaelic songs, stories, poetry, history and tombstone inscriptions.
Papers are in Gaelic:
- Story: “Seann Chuimhneachan air a’ Choire Ghlas” copied from the work by John MacCormick, first appearing in An Gaidheal, Vol.2. Photocopy, 12 pages.
- Story: "A’Bhean Iadach" from Am Measg Nam Bodach, 1938.
"Iain Ciar agus an Robair" from Aig Tigh na Beinne by Katherine Whyte Grant.
"Eoghan Ruadh aig a ‘Mhod" from The Celtic Garland by Henry Whyte. Photocopies, 20 pages. - Poetry and songs, many by Cape Breton bards. many have been copied from songs appearing in The History of Christmas Island Parish. Also a song composed by Murdoch Morrison of Ferguson's Lake and Gaelic translations of English hymns. Photocopies and originals, 38 pages.
- An typed excerpt from the Gaelic translation of the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. Photocopy, 1 page.
- Description of Islands of Coll, Uist and Mull copied from the book Am Measg nam Bodach, 1938.
- Inscriptions on the tombstones of John MacLean, Gaelic bard; Rev. Alexander MacLean Sinclair and Mrs. John Sinclair. Photocopy, 1 page. Presented by Mr. Morrison.
Item is a pamphlet containing a version of the Catholic Catechism. One copy has some notes about the Gaelic alphabet and pronunciation inside the back cover.
A Catholic catechism arranged by Bishop John Cameron of the Diocese of Arichat.
A reprint of an argument between the Pope and a Protestant regarding the Reformation, originally printed in 1844. The text also contains a hymn, a poem, some adages and a toast. The text is heavily biased against the Catholic Church.
Item is a draft of a letter from Bryden to the bishop requesting prayers after hearing he had been called to continue his studies in Montreal.
Bryden, Fr. John JamesItem is a poem by Fr. Allan MacDonald.
Item is a religious text. 62 p.
Item is a reprint of a of collection of hymns compiled for the Glasgow Highland Mission, originally published in 1922.
Item is a reprint of a of collection of hymns compiled for the Glasgow Highland Mission.
Hymns include:
"Tha Gainneamh Tim ri Sioladh" Gaelic translation of "The Sands of Time are Sinking" by Rev. George Murray.
"Laoidh Naomh Anndra" translated by Fr. Donald MacAdam
"Cho Naomh 's a tha thu"and "He Hideth My Soul in the Cleft of the Rock" translated by George A. Strachan of Framboise Intervale and Hamilton,Ontario.
"Laoidh Naomh Anndra" with sheet music and Latin words. 2 copies
"Laoidh air Fulangas is Pais Chriosda" by Archie "The Tailor" MacLellan of Broad Cove.
Fonds consists of a Gaelic sermon - 12th Sunday after Pentecost - by an unknown author. The author talks about the definition of "neighbor" and talks about the Good Samaritan.
Item is a collection of religious poetry.
Fonds consists of Gaelic hymn music composed by Isobel T. MacDonald of South Uist, Scotland The hymns are all compositions of Fr. Allan MacDonald, Eriskay.
Item is an instructional text for learning how to read the Gaelic language meant for use by Gaels in Scotland.
Item is a catechism that is intended to serve as a foundation from which the larger,more complicated catechism of the Church of Scotland can be understood.
Item is a complete translation of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England. The full title is "Leabhar na h'Urnuigh Choitchionn, agus Frithealadh nan Sacramainte, agus Riaghailte agus Deasghnatha Eile na h'Eaglais : do Reir Gnathachadh na h'Eaglais Shasgonaich: Maille ris an t Saltair no Sailm Dhaibhidh" which translates as "Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Ceremonies of the Church According to the Use of the Church of England Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David"
Item is a papal letter on the 1st aniversary of Pope Leo XIII's papacy. Also included is a letter from the bishop of Arichat to Catholics of the diocese.
Item is a collection of quotes from biblical scripture.
Item is a collection of English hymns translated into Gaelic and an elegy to the author's wife.
Item is a collection of Gaelic poetry, mostly religious in nature.
Item is an audio recording of the CJFX 25th Anniversary Program on Scottish music from Cape Breton. The second part of the recording is Mrs. Catherine MacLean of Boisdale singing a hymn and reciting prayers in Gaelic.
Recording summary:
Violin selections - Scottish tunes
Violin selections - Scottish tunes
Songs - Scottish tunes
Violin selections - Scottish tunes
Songs - Scottish tunes
Violin selections - Piano accompaniment by Donald A. Beaton
Program conclusion - Grand finale by all performers
Brief biographical sketch - Biography of Catherine MacLean, who died at Stella Maris home at age of 101
Interview with MacLean on 95th birthday - MacLean recited these prayers in Gaelic on her 100th birthday
Recitation of prayers in Gaelic: "Laoidh Mhoire Mhaighdean" (Hymn to the Virgin Mary) by Julia MacDonald (Sìleas na
Ceapaich); A Spioraid Naoimh an Ard -Threise (Veni Sancte Spiritus)
Reading of Gaelic address by J.L. MacDonald. This address was written
by the late Hugh MacKenzie
Gaelic address
Reading of Gaelic address to MacLean
Story of mother's life in Boisdale
School teachers at Boisdale - Reminisces about teachers at Boisdale
Item is a souvenir of a Presbyterian Evangelist's time spent in the community of Marion Bridge and includes a Gaelic song he composed for the congregation there.
Item is a translation of a selection of Bahà-i religious scriptures.
Item is a religious text translated from the English.
Fonds consists of a card with prayers after Mass in Gaelic.