Saint Louis IX: A Most Christian King
St. Louis IX (1214-1270) has been considered by many to be the greatest king of medieval Christendom. As the quintessential Catholic monarch, he ruled...
On Chesterton and Children: Theology of Repetition
What am I doing here? Is this all there is to life?
These questions occasionally surface as I sit at my desk, surrounded by beige...
Pope Benedict and Saint Bartholomew
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 4 October 2006
Bartholomew
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In the series on the Apostles called by Jesus during his earthly life, today...
Bare Knuckles Apologetics: Richard Dawkins Revisited
The British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins is possibly the most ubiquitous atheist on the planet. He has dedicated himself to countless books, lectures, and...
Apologetics 101, Question 8: Potency and Evolution
In response to Catholic Insight’s post of Carl Sundell’s list of 39 essential questions Catholics should be prepared to answer about our faith, I...
From Judaism to Catholicism: A Conversion Story
For as long as I can remember, I have believed in God.
A strange statement, coming from someone who was born in Israel and raised...
Pope Benedict and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, the Mellifluous Doctor
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today I would like to talk about St Bernard of Clairvaux, called...
Pope Benedict, Saint John Eudes and the Formation of Priests
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
(Video)
Saint John Eudes and the formation of the diocesan clergy
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today is the liturgical Memorial of St...
Twentieth Sunday: Casting Fire Upon the Earth!
I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be...
Our Lady’s Assumption
A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun,and the moon beneath her feet, and on her head a crown of...
