Prayers for Pope Francis
Pope Francis is in hospital, with what seems like bronchitis, even if his medical condition, and the severity thereof, is not made public, as...
Third Sunday of Advent: Rejoice, in Integrity and Constancy
The Lord your God, is in your midstâŠHe will renew you in His love (Zeph. 3:17). ⧟
The third Sunday of Advent is known as...
Easter and Forgiveness
An increase in crime rates typically generates a lot of attention from the public, the media, and from political leaders. Responding to a recent...
Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder
Remember, remember the fifth of November. Yes, it's Guy Fawkes Day, when the English people of a certain religious persuasion - or of none...
Athanasius, the Iota, and the Homoousion
Today is the memorial of one of the most heroic bishops in the history of the Church, the late, great Saint Athanasius (+373), a...
The Eucharistic Reign of Christ
âTruly, I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradiseâ (Lk. 23:43). ⧟
From the moment that Our Lord spoke these words, the...
The Humble Servant in the Lordâs Vineyard Goes to the Fatherâs House
After the great John Paul II, the cardinals elected me, a simple, humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord. I am consoled by...
In Light of Day: A Comparative Glance at Saul Alinsky and Dorothy Day
Appeals for freedom, justice and mercy are commonplace. All seems right. We impulsively acknowledge and defend them undisputedly. But, in the spirit of modern...
The Popes and the feast of Our Lady of Pompei
May 8th is the traditional feast day of Our Lady of Pompeii, which reminds us of the power of the Marian prayer of the...
HiddleSwfit No More: Why Taylor Swift May Never Get Married
Alas, in earth-shattering news, the couple known as 'HiddleSwift' has broken up. Yes, to you legions of fans (there have to be some out...
