Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Vicar of Christ

FROM: THOMAS WILLIAM M. MARSHALL, “The Vicar of Christ” Protestant Journalism, No. XLVIII London: Burns and Oates, 1874 And when they cannot entice men openly to rebel against...

A Tale of Two Princesses

September 5th was the 20th anniversary of the death of Teresa of Calcutta, canonized by Pope John Paul II on September 4th, 2003, but...

The Zeal of Simon and Jude

Saints Simon and Jude are the saints of today, their traditional feast being October 28th. Simon was called the 'Zealot', which may refer to the...

We’re All One in Adam, Eve and Christ

I have to suppress a knowing smile (well, come to think of it, I don't suppress it at all) when I hear of science...

Ite ad Joseph

A blessed and joyous solemnity of Saint Joseph to one and all! The silent saint from the Gospel, husband of the Virgin Mary, and foster...

The Providential Connection Between Popes John and John Paul

Pope Saint John I (470-526) was a native of Tuscany, a Deacon for years, helping govern the Church in her temporal affairs and distribution...

Some Sliver of Hope for Ireland

What is one to say about the tragic vote in Ireland last Friday, on the day of the three saints (not one of whom...

A Few Good Men

A blessed Friday to all, as we continue this journey through June, and soon into summer. Spring should bring hope, and the promise of...

Of Holy Families, Peace and Good Will Toward Men

Today's feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the fundamental importance of this 'basic building block' of each and every society, not just...