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...