Beat the Devil
The British agnostic philosopher Bertrand Russell said he could not believe in Satan because the very notion of a devil was not even probable,...
Message of John Paul II to the Bishop of Albano for the Centenary of...
To my Venerable Brother Bishop Agostino Vallini of Albano
1. A hundred years ago, on 6 July 1902, Maria Goretti died in the hospital at...
Whence and What Authority?
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them…”
So quoted Malvolio in Shakespseare’s Twelfth Night (albeit as he read from a letter...
Benedict XVI and Thomas the Twin
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 27 September 2006
Thomas the twin
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Continuing our encounters with the Twelve Apostles chosen directly by Jesus, today...
A Lesson in Para Bellum: Knight of the Long Knives
History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes. – Mark Twain
Si vis pacem, para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war.
This weekend...
Canada and Postmodernism’s Poster Boy
I would like to offer a reflection on the link between postmodernism and the state of our nation, its ruling government and the 23rd...
The Kids’ Bulletin: A fun way for Catholic kids to learn about the...
Yes, the title and subtitle above taken from the Kids’ Bulletin website best describes a liturgy project that is being well received by parents,...
Adoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus
(In these last few days of the month of June, dedicated to the Sacred Heart, this insightful meditation on devotion to the heart of...
Celebrating a Diversity of Vice
Another summer weekend, another 'gay pride' parade, this one with our Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, replete with his whole family, along with the representatives...
Thomas More’s Option: Love both the lives of the body and the soul
“If thou wilt be perfect, go sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven” (Mt.19:21).
Have I...