Saint Agnes and the Courage of Chastity
'Tis incumbent upon us in these days, so inimical to anything chaste and pure, to remind ourselves of the genius of the feminine and...
Second Sunday: Do Whatever He Tells You
His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you’ (Jn. 2:5). ⧾
In the Gospel of St. John which we have just heard,...
Pope Benedict and Saint Hilary
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Saint Peter's Square
Wednesday, 10 October 2007
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today, I would like to talk about a great Father of...
Baptism of the Lord and the Beginning of His Ministry
‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased’ (Mt. 3:17). ⧾
Today’s Feast of the Lord’s Baptism brings to a completion...
Shakespeare the Catholic
William Shakespeare was born at Stratford-on-Avon on April 23rd, 1564. His formal education, it is speculated, was limited. Some believe that not being university...
Prayers Before the Conscecration of the Eucharist
Here a glimpse into the past, of Canada, and the Church in Canada, with a sermon by Rev. Msgr. Vincent Nicholas Foy, preached at the...
Apostles of Joy: J.R.R. Tolkien and St. Philip Neri
(Here be some thoughts from Kaleb Hammond the connection between J.R.R. Tolkien and the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, specifically the 'London Oratory', in...
Epiphany: Three Approaches to Christ
In the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, three groups are called to our attention: the shepherds, the Magi and the court of King...
The Meaning of the Magi and the Star of Bethlehem
Every year, we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, commemorating the visit of the magi to the Holy Family, on Jan. 6 (hence the...
Pope Benedict and Saint Basil the Great
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 4 July 2007
Saint Basil (1)
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Let us remember today one of the great Fathers of the...