Natural Law, and an Apologia for TWU
A blessed memorial of King Saint Louis IX (+1270), on whom I hope to post a few words, as this is the anniversary of...
Reflections on Rome
I post this final report, for now, on my recent pilgrimage, and my final destination, the eternal city to which all roads lead, Roma. These...
Bishop of Hippo, A Saint for All Time
A blessed memorial of the great Saint Augustine (354-430), bishop and doctor of the Church, and perhaps the greatest theologian in her history (although,...
Augustine’s Pilgrimage to Truth
A blessed feast of the great Saint Augustine (354-430), bishop and doctor of the Church, and one of the greatest theologians in her history,...
The Baptist and Akita
A blessed memorial of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, recounted in all three of the synoptic Gospels. His martyrdom was at the request...
Semper Fi
Father Scott Murray has an article from the mind and heart of a young priest, newly appointed a pastor, and what motivates him in...
Becoming a Catholic Pastor, Post -“Pennsylvania”
It’s a real mess, and I assume that it’s going to get messier. In the past few days I have had many discussions, read...
Saint Giles and an Australian Confession
As I was perusing over breakfast, I noticed that today is the olde feaste of Saint Giles, an 8th century hermit in southern France,...
Saint Teresa’s Dark Night
September 5th is the feast of St Teresa of Calcutta, this year on a Sunday, but a few words may be in order, as...
Gregory’s Mission
One of the great joys of history is reminiscing about the past, giving hope for the present; for history is ‘eschatological’, moving towards a...