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Pugilistic Controversy: Men Pounding Women?
(A reader pointed out that in the recent boxing controversy, the 'male' opponent was not transgender, but rather a biological male apparently with physiological-sexual development disorders. The title, and this reflection, have been emended...
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Francisco Guerrero’s Ave Virgo
A fitting way to begin this month of August, dedicated to Our Lady, with some music in her honour. Here is a motet by the prolific Spanish priest and composer, Francisco Guerrero (+1599), a...
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Mozart’s Ave Verum
Since this Sunday has a Eucharistic theme - see Father Marco Testa's reflection today - I thought we would post Mozart's Ave Verum, one of the most beautiful hymns to the Real Presence, which...
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Jasper Burned
We pray for the residents of Jasper, Alberta, a lovely city on the far west of the province, the gateway to the Rockies, and much of it - we know not yet - just...
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Living the Catholic Life
A note to let readers know about a new Traditional Catholic liturgical planner is on offer, which will help live a life in tune with the Church, especially for those who follow the usus...
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Bob Newhart, Catholic Comedian, Requiescat in Pace
Bob Newhart died the other day, and readers - at least, those of a certain era - may recall his dry, deadpan humour in his comedy routines, especially his two popular sitcoms, both named...
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What’s In a Name?
On this day in 1917, the royal family of England, by order of King George V, changed their name from Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha to the simpler, and more English, 'Windsor', named after the castle and estates...
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The Significance of July 16
Some days have more 'history' to them than others, today's July 16th being one of them. As I just wrote, it is the memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and the vision to...
