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Nota in Brevis
Corpus Christi
A blessed Solemnity of Corpus Christi to our readers outside of Canada! Here, as in other regions, the feast is moved the following Sunday, when we will post our customary fare of reflections and...
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Targeting Civilians an Evil for All, and For All Time
In his recent column beating the drums of war in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, George Weigel says Ukraine must be provided with the tools to defeat Russia. One might wonder what he might...
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Bach’s Cantata for Trinity Sunday
J.S. Bach composed this cantata for Trinity Sunday in 1725, first performed on May 27th of that year. The libretto begins with Es ist ein trotzig und verzagt Ding (There is something defiant and...
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Veni Creator Spiritus
A blessed, joyous and grace-filled solemnity of Pentecost to all our readers, the feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit, the public manifestation of the Church, the offer of salvation to all people,...
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Novena to the Holy Ghost, Ninth Day – The Fruits of the Holy Ghost
Ninth Day
Thou on those who evermore;
Thee confess and Thee adore,
Give them comfort when they die;
Give them life with Thee on high;
Give them joys which never end. Amen
The Fruits of the Holy Ghost
The gifts of...
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Novena to the Holy Ghost, Eighth Day – The Gift of Wisdom
Eighth Day
Bend the stubborn heart and will;
Melt the frozen warm the chill;
Guide the steps that go astray.
The Gift of Wisdom
Embodying all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues, Wisdom is the...
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Novena to the Holy Ghost, Seventh Day – The Gift of Counsel
Seventh Day
Heal our wounds - our strength renew;
On our dryness pour Thy dew;
Wash the stains of guilt away.
The Gift of Counsel
The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge...
