The Bright Moment of Conception
There are sometimes good things in the news, like this report from the Telegraph that when conception occurs, that is, when the male sperm...
Whither True Wealth, Mr. Depp?
The Church has consistently advocated the proper distribution of wealth in society, ensuring that each one has 'enough' on which to live. Of course,...
Trudeau, Trump and the Rule of Law
President Trump's recent firing of James Comey, now-former head of the FBI, has raised hackles, mainly amongst liberals, who at one point had no...
Thoughts on July the Fourth: Oz, Ireland, Canada and, of course, the U.S. of...
Following upon my brief remarks upon the charges laid against Cardinal Pell last week, a must-read is this insightful article by Julia Yost in...
The Battle of Vienna 1683
September 12th marks the anniversary of the Battle of Vienna, in 1683, when the army of the Holy Roman Empire, particularly with the help...
The Good Wife
A good wife, who can find? She is far more precious than jewels...
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears...
Contraception, Attestation and Assimilation
I am not sure what is happening within the Church, but to hear that the recently-appointed head of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Father...
For a Few More Medical Moscatis
April 12th marked the anniversary of the death of Saint Joseph Moscati, an Italian physician, who dedicated his life to helping the sick and the...
Irenaeus of Lyons, Bishop and Martyr
Saint Irenaeus is the saint of the day, the vigil of Saints Peter and Paul. He was bishop of Lyons in what is now France, a...
