The Plenary Indulgence of the Portiuncula, or, Our Lady of the Angels
On Monday 2 August the universal Church celebrates what is called The Pardon of Assisi. This great feast, which ranks as a solemnity within the...
In Defence of Unwanted Innocence
I am for peace, but when I speak they are for war — Psalm 120
Abortion is a loaded issue on the lips of everyone...
The Body and Judgement
“The Spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead, . . . will give life to your mortal bodies.” This is what we...
The Eucharist, the Church, and Abortion
Introduction
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver has aptly said that "abortion is the central social issue of this moment in our national history ‒...
Building a Culture of Life, Through a Return of the Family Farm
Truth confirms truth and the general truths of the Faith promote this particular truth that the complete citizen is a free man working upon...
The Last Easter Vigil Homily of Pope Benedict XVI
EASTER VIGIL
HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
Saint Peter's Basilica
Holy Saturday, 7 April 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Easter is the feast of the new creation. Jesus...
St John Marie Vianney, Our Life’s Companion
Recently, as I was reading, I came across a very intriguing quote by Robert Lee Fulghum, who said: The solution to alone-ness is not...
Death and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
“Pray as much as you can for the dying. By your entreaties, obtain for them trust in My mercy, because they have most need...
Sixth Sunday – Fulfilling the Law
If you choose, you can keep the commandments, and they will save you… has not commanded anyone to be wicked, and He has...
Alleluia, He is Risen!
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden...
