Pope Benedict and Saint Bonaventure: Part I
(The young Josef Ratzinger completed his doctorate on the thought of Saint Bonaventure, and his devotion is evinced by his giving not just one,...
Slavery, Scripture, and the Church: human dignity in Catholic historical perspective
The publication of Magnifica Humanitas (2026),Ā the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, has renewed global discussion on the Catholic Churchās historical relationship with slavery....
Fourteenth Sunday: Following Christ, Meek and Humble of Heart
āCome to me all you that are weary and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and...
Faith and Frying Pans: What My School Gave Me that My Parish Didn’t
Editor's Note: Church, State, and EducationĀ The history of Canada's formation and endurance as a nation-state isĀ a unique and engaging blend of national, religious, linguistic,...
Pope Benedict and Saint Boniface
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Saint Boniface, the Apostle of the Germans
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today, we shall reflect on a great eighth-century...
The Most Holy Trinity
He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name...
Pentecost and Witnessing to Truth
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7).
Today, with joy and thanksgiving we celebrate the Solemnity...
Father Kapaun’s March Through the Valley of Death
Father Emil Kapaun was an army chaplain who died in this 23rd day of May in a prisoner of war camp in North Korea...
The Ascension and Discipleship
āAnd remember, I am with you always, to the end of the ageā (Mt. 28:20).
Our Lordās Ascension which we celebrate today (or as in...
Pope Benedict on Judas and Matthias
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 18 October 2006
Judas Iscariot and Matthias
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today, concluding our walk through the portrait gallery...
