Readings, Novena and Prayers to the Mighty Saint Joseph
March 10th is the day to begin the novena to Saint Joseph, - but you may begin anytime, and today is good as well...
Kissing Death on the Lips
My husband’s granny passed away last week—suddenly, from a brain aneurism. She had her bath (she would be mortified I told you that) and...
The ‘Perfect’ Relationship
Anybody heard of Pinterest? If you haven’t, count your lucky stars because you’ve just "gained" back hours and hours of time to waste on...
What We Should Believe About Saint Joseph
Many years ago I was given a copy of the book Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma by Doctor Ludwig Ott as a gift. I considered...
Sunday Musical Selection: Mendelsshon’s Violin Concerto in E Minor
Mendelsshon wrote his final great symphonic work in the mid-19th century, first published in 1844, and performed the year after, taking six years to...
‘Adding’ the Saint Michael Prayer After Mass
(One of our most popular articles from the archives from a few years ago, but well worth a read or re-read on this feast...
Praying for and with All the Holy Souls
A blessed All Souls’ Day to all our readers. Here is an article from our archives, which sums up the Church's tradition of praying...
The Courage of Bishop Michael Power: Crucial For Our Times Â
In 1842, when Father Michael Power, a Haligonian born of Irish parents, was consecrated as the first bishop of the newly formed Diocese of...
The Beauty of Suffering
To suffer in love is the greatest of all joys.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many...
Mary and Spiritual Motherhood
January 1 was the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, a sort of liturgical Mother’s Day, as we highlighted one of Mary’s many titles:...





















