Lenten Second Sunday and the Salvific Spirit of Sacrifice
‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’ When the disciples heard this, they fell to the...
Saint Leopold Mandić, Croatian Hero of the Confessional
On this Tuesday 12 May 2021, we celebrate the feast of St Leopold Mandić OFM Cap. (+1942). Who was this great and humble saint...
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...
Lent’s Little Lights
One of the most beautiful uplifting things that helps me stay focused on Lent is the theme of light. In his Angelus address of Sunday 28 February 2021,...
Dowry in the Shadows: The Suppression of Catholicism and Spiritual Vacuum in British Society
In this essay, I am going to explore some of the causes which led to the opening of a “spiritual vacuum” in Britain, starting with the...
Spiritual but Not Religious: An Eroding Credo
The faith and devotion of religious people is evident in many ways. They have deeply held beliefs and belong to an organized religion -...
Avoiding Catholic Syncretism
Throughout her history, the Catholic Church has always had to struggle to address controversial issues of all kinds, and what we are facing in...
Human Words and the Divine Word
Speaking to her beloved Romeo, Juliet says, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as...
Hollywood Combusts
I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer....
Fourth Sunday of Easter: Hearing the Voice of the Good Shepherd
I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep (Jn. 10:11).
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday and as we...