Secular Franciscans: Who Are They?

(In light of the memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, who was a third-order Dominican, readers may enjoy these reflections from John Baldio, on...

In Times Like This, Structure is Especially Essential

In this time where the schools are shut down, business is shut down, we are living off of government handouts, Churches are closed indefinitely,...

A Feminine, or Feminist, Response to Covid?

On April 13, Forbes magazine published a piece titled: “What Do Countries With The Best Coronavirus Responses Have In Common? Women Leaders” which was...

Putting on the Mind of Christ

"Have this mind among yourselves, which was in Christ Jesus" St. Paul wrote to the Philippians.  I dare say that most Christians have no idea...

The Curious Case of Cardinal Pell

Asked if he had ever asked God, in the words of Christ on the cross, “Why have you forsaken me?” Cardinal Pell responded “No...

Pope Benedict and the Third Sunday of Easter

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Gospel from this Sunday, which is the Third Sunday of Easter, is that of the disciples of Emmaus.  They were two of...

The Mystagogy of the Resurrection

These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you – that everything written about me in the Law...

Third Sunday of Easter and the Fulfillment of God’s Word

In the Nicene Creed we find the phrase, “ suffered death and was buried, and rose again . . .  in accordance with the...

Mass in Pyjamas?

When I go to work during this pandemic, I make doubly sure that I am properly dressed and have adequate PPE – 'personal protective...

Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs

From our archives, Sharon-Rose Milan - now Sharon-Rose Fraser, wife and mother - from years ago, in April. She is still an artist and...