Lenten Second Sunday and the Salvific Spirit of Sacrifice
‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’ When the disciples heard this, they fell to the...
Amoris and the Sacramentality of Marriage
How are Catholic couples meant to interpret Amoris Laetitia? When already a fog of confusion surrounds the question of whether or not the divorced...
Twenty-First Sunday: Entering By the Narrow Gate to Find True Freedom
Strive to enter to through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able (Lk. 13:...
All Saints, All Souls, All Hope
The month of November begins with the celebration of the glorious Feast of All Saints and the sacred liturgy directs our gaze to the...
How to Destroy the Family in Six Easy Lessons: The Beelzebul Method
I am known by many names like Beelzebul, Mephistopheles, or Satan. When I was created, God called me Lucifer, but I prefer--Prince of Darkness....
Doors of Victory
And there was a great battle in heaven; Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought, and his angels. And...
Surrendering to Grace When Bereft of the Sacraments
In times of spiritual aridity we can be tempted to think that without certain works, like the Sacraments, our good Lord cannot save us....
Protecting Life Boldly in Malta
Presently the Maltese parliament is discussing an amendment which, if approved, will introduce abortion to Malta. As we know Malta, together with Andorra in...
Gay Pride, the Archbishop and the Pastor
Although I try not to dwell on it overmuch, in fact I ignore it as much as I might, this is ‘Gay Pride’ month,...
The Strength of the Transfiguration
So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a...