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Pater Ignotus

'Pater Ignotus' is the pseudonym of a priest who prefers for various reasons to remain anonymous, or, in this case, ignotus, unknown. He is a faithful worker in the vineyard of the Lord.
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The Good Shepherd and the Sinful Sheep

The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the foremost (Communion Antiphon). The parable of the Good Shepherd, perhaps...

The Greatness of Humility

Twenty-second Sunday Per Annum (C) September 1, 2019. Perform your tasks with humility….To the humble the Lord reveals His secrets…By the humble He is glorified (Sir. 3: 17-20). ⧾ The lessons of today's Mass invite us...

The Purifying Fire of Truth

Twentieth Sunday Per Annum (C) August 18, 2019. Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! (Lk. 12:51). ⧾ These words are uncomfortable at...

Eucharist: To Believe, or not to Believe?

Nineteenth Sunday Per Annum (C) August 11, 2019. ‘Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom’ (Lk.12:32). ⧾ These are perhaps among the most tender words...

18th Sunday: A Life Hidden with God

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God (Col 3: 2-3). ⧾ How have we...

Musical Offerings, Sixteenth Sunday

A few musical gifts recommended by Pater Ignotus - who is himself musically quite gifted, we may add - for your Sunday enjoyment:   https://youtu.be/oS_1ITt3x6E   https://youtu.be/HUbT7WLagRc   https://youtu.be/2J2dKPTq99Q

Musical Offerings, Fifteenth Sunday

https://youtu.be/bTBNt1ortDA?t=4   https://youtu.be/MxzDSy8MpGs?t=4   https://youtu.be/qFgqsaMjy5k?t=3  

The Good Samaritan and Thirsting for God

Take care of him and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend. (Lk. 10:35). The parable of the Good Samaritan is the answer to this question: ‘And who is my...

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