The Liminal and Luminous Birth of John the Baptist
A blessed Solemnity! We celebrate the birthdays of three ‘saints’ in our liturgical calendar: Christ Himself, the Son of God, of course, on Christmas...
Pope Benedict and the Birth of the Baptist
BENEDICT XVI
ANGELUS
St. Peter's Square
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today, 24 June, we are celebrating the Solemnity of St John the Baptist. He is...
Corpus Christi: The Gift of the Holy Eucharist
(Here in Canada, Corpus Christi is transferred to the following Sunday, even if, as mentioned, the traditional day is the Thursday after Pentecost. We...
Tolkien’s Devotion to Thomas More
As a prayerful and traditional Catholic, Tolkien had a profound devotion to many saints. Foremost, of course, was the Blessed Virgin Mary, upon whom, as...
The Acts of the Apostles: A Synopsis
Luke, the author of Acts of the Apostles, is the same Luke who authored the third Gospel. The style and tenor of writing is...
The God Peterson Evades
Jordan Peterson’s appearance on Jubilee’s viral YouTube episode, originally titled “1 Christian vs. 20 Atheists” and later changed to “Jordan Peterson vs. 20 Atheists,”...
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Since you are children of God, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of His Son, the Spirit who cries out: Abba, Father....
How Trinity Sunday Entered the Calendar
You may wonder how the Feast of the Holy Trinity came to be celebrated on the Sunday after Pentecost. It was not always celebrated...
Pope Benedict and Anthony of Padua
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Paul VI Audience Hall
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Saint Anthony of Padua
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Two weeks ago I presented St Francis of Assisi. This morning...
Pope Benedict and Saint Barnabas
BENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
Wednesday, 31 January 2007
Barnabas, Silas (also called Silvanus), and Apollos
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Continuing our journey among the protagonists who were the first...
