Law and the Militant Church
There are three 'dimensions' to the Church in her pilgrimage through time: The Church suffering, in purgatory; the Church triumphant, in heaven; and the...
Just War, in Theory and Praxis
The Holy Father recently brought into question the notion of a 'just war', which brings to mind a comment from a Catholic in a...
Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle: A Teacher for Teachers
Jean-Baptiste de la Salle (1651 - 1719), a French nobleman, ordained a priest, founded the first order in the Church’s history entirely without priests,...
From Benedict’s Peace to Francis’ War: A Review
The fight for Tradition in the Church, in particular her liturgy, is a long and arduous one that will not cease until the parousia,...
Ten Theological Books With Which to Begin
(Here are some thoughts from a talk I gave to the Catholic Teachers' Guild of Toronto recently on suggestions for books to read in...
Is Vaccination an Act of Love?
The Vatican has just reiterated its support for the vaccine, or, I should say, vaccines, with the Holy Father's claim that receiving the inoculation,...
Ave, Maria, Gratia Plena!
A blessed, joyous and grace-filled solemnity of the Annunciation to one and all! Today, the divine Word was made incarnate in the womb of...
Saint Patrick and the Emerald Isle: Erin Go Bragh!
A very happy Saint Patrick’s Day, to all our readers, which this year is still toned down by the insidious Covid-19 virus - or,...
Close Calls and Conscience
On February 28th, the U.S. Senate voted on a bill that would have legalized the 'right' for a mother to 'terminate her pregnancy' for...
Saint Kieran and His Contrary
March 5th is the traditional feast of Saint Kieran, an early Irish monk and bishop, one of the 'Twelve Apostles' of Ireland, disciples of...