Philip and James: Apostles in Arms

Philip and James, Apostles, have been celebrated together on this third day in May since the revision of the calendar in 1969. They were...

This Sweet and Merry Month of May

On this first day of May, dedicated to Mary, in this year after the 400th anniversary year of the death of one of England's...

Psalm 105:16-22 and Saint Joseph’s Sinlessness

On this Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, let us consider another article which was published on this very same feast day of May...

Fifth Sunday of Easter and Union With the Eucharist

Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither...

Ten Years Ago Today, Two Great Popes Were Canonized

One decade ago, on April 27th, 2014, John Paul II together with John XXIII, were both canonized at St Peter’s Square by Pope Francis....

Should Christians Judge?

Jesus said, “Stop judging that you may not be judged.” (Matthew 7:1) “Who are you to judge?” is the common refrain of those who might...

Our Lady’s Good Counsel

Our Lady of Good Counsel - Mater Boni Consilii - is one of the many titles of the Virgin Mary, this one dating back...

Saint Fidelis’ Greatest Sermon

Today is the feast of Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, (+1622) whose original name was Mark Rey: 'Sigmaringen' was his birthplace in what is now...

Pope Benedict and Saint Anselm

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 23 September 2009 Saint Anselm Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Anselmo is located on the Aventine Hill...

Fourth Sunday of Easter: Hearing the Voice of the Good Shepherd

I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep (Jn. 10:11). Today is Good Shepherd Sunday and as we...