The Restoration of the Temple
When we hear in today’s first reading that Judas Maccabeus restored the temple worship, the joy of the people is almost palpable. It was...
Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns (9 October 1835 – 16 December 1921) was a child prodigy, some say even more so than the incomparable Mozart, developing perfect...
The Moral Aspect of the Apocalypse
The biblical texts used at Mass towards the end of the liturgical year are certainly dramatic—with stars falling from heaven and the like—and, it...
Thirty Third Sunday, Humility and the End of Time
At that time Michael the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise (Dan. 12:1).
As we approach the end of the liturgical year...
Symbolism Over Substance
Jesus came to them and said: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of...
The Beginning of Wisdom
The book of Wisdom, which we begin reading today, is based on the insight that wisdom is different from knowledge. Anyone with brains can...
Thirty Second Sunday: Giving Our All For God
Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For…she out of her...
Becoming Blind to Pornography on the Internet
“And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it from you; it is better for you to enter life...
The Popes and Becoming Holy
In the solemnity of All Saints Day we are reminded that we too can become holy. Holiness must be our existential target. In fact,...
Praying for and with All the Holy Souls
A blessed All Souls’ Day to all our readers. Here is an article from our archives, which sums up the Church's tradition of praying...