The Surviving Salve Reginas in England

England has long been called Our Lady’s Dowry despite her official departure from the Catholic Faith during the 16th century. In 1534, King Henry...

The Holy Eucharist: Sine Dominico Non Possumus

On this mountain the Lord of Hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food (Is. 25:6). Once again this Sunday the lessons...

A Full Glimpse of Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman

(In light of this being the feast of Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman, a reprisal of this fine piece from Carl Sundell seemed well...

What and Why to Read from the Current Magisterium

Over the pastĀ  week, PopeĀ  Francis has issued not one butĀ  two relatively ā€œmajorā€ documents, along with theĀ  standard fare of otherĀ  routine Papal...

Faustina, Poland and Christ’s Kingship

"As I was praying for Poland, I heard the words:Ā  I bear a special love for Poland, and if she will be obedient to...

Saints Newman and Paul’s Logical Minds

Much of the pleasure in writing about John Henry Newman comes from the opportunity to quote his exquisite prose. Consider this statement from a...

The Meaning of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

If a Supreme Court Justice said it was all right to abort your baby, then it was all right! For women everywhere and particularly...

The Divine Kenosis, Self-Gift and Sacrifice

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus (Phil. 6:14). ā§¾ Our second reading includes an ancient canticle or hymn that...

Back to Tradition

Once I gave a talk on Saint Andrew. It was in Kenaston, Saskatchewan, in a church dedicated to Saint Andrew. At the end of...

That We May See What Maritain Saw

Born and raised in the age of the horse and buggy, the Frenchman Jacques Maritain (1882-1973) is widely regarded as the 20th Century's most...