Second Sunday: The Lamb of God and the Culture Wars
‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’ (Jn. 1:29). ⧾
This declaration made by John the Baptist and which...
The Wages of Liberation Theology
On January 1, Brazil recognized its new president, a socialist. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in with an elaborate inauguration ceremony before...
Mater Dei and Mary’s Role in Salvation
The shepherds went with haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph and the Child lying in a manger (Lk. 2:16).⧾
On this the last...
Mary, Mother of God
Do you have a new year’s resolution such as losing weight? Getting more exercise? Spending more time with family? Doing more volunteer work? Learning...
Pope Benedict XVI, Requiescat in Pace
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (1927 - 2022) died this morning, at 95 years old, at 9:34 Rome time, in his residence at the Mater...
Saint Sylvester, the Last Saint of the Year
On this last day of the calendar year, we celebrate in muted tones the mysterious and shadowy Pope Saint Sylvester I, who reigned from...
The Birth of Our Saviour, the Light of the Nations
When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared, He saved us (Tit. 3:4). ⧾
Today, with great joy we celebrate the manifestation...
The Nativity of Our Saviour
Many fond memories emerge when I think about celebrating Christmas over the years, such as being with family, exchanging gifts, enjoying delicious food and...
Fourth Sunday: Ite Ad Joseph
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home (Mt. 1:24).
On this...
Gaudete Sunday: The Baptist’s Joyful Humility
‘Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom...