The Simple, Humble and Heroic Witness of St Felice da Nicosia
It is commonly acknowledged that the first Capuchin saint, Felice da Cantalice, gave a powerful dose of humility, poverty and joy to Capuchin holiness....
Philomela – A Poem
"Philomela"
A lark sings through the hellish gloom;
Calls out to her Author.
Praising, loving, she cries her tune,
Piercing my ears to bother.
A lonely cry, muffled and...
Weirdness of Vegas and Wildness of Catalonia
Something is definitely odd about the gunman and the shooting massacre in Vegas:Â A 64 year-old multi-millionaire accountant with no military training, no record,...
HiddleSwfit No More: Why Taylor Swift May Never Get Married
Alas, in earth-shattering news, the couple known as 'HiddleSwift' has broken up. Yes, to you legions of fans (there have to be some out...
Internet Catholicism
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light. … Mark 4:22
Despite...
Saint Anselm’s Idea of God
“ontology” defined ~ the science of being
Some students are fortunate enough to have had a teacher who made all the difference in life. I...
Easter Sunday: O Sacred Banquet in which Christ is Received!
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed, alleluia; therefore let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of purity and truth, alleluia, alleluia (Communion...
Cultural Appropriation and the Shriveling of Free Speech
The days of free speech, as it was so quaintly called, fought for through the ages, seem to be drawing ever-closer to a sad...
The Holy Mass Part IV: Signifying Christ’s Eternal Sacrifice
This Sunday’s reflection is the fourth in a series of meditations on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, with specific references to the Ancient...
Recognizing Baby Steps
A pregnant woman in the state of Texas was recently given a ticket for driving her car in the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Lane. ...
