Christ, Both New and Old
Today’s Gospel reminds us vividly that the teaching of Jesus was new, as fresh as new wine. One must wonder, however, precisely in what...
January Thaw, Bluffer’s Park, Lake Ontario
Francis Joseph Dvorak is an artist, art restorer and teacher. He studied philosophy at the University of Toronto, and painting in the atelier of...
Saint Anthony Mary Claret, a True Spiritual Master
October 24th is the feast of Anthony Mary Claret, and, although this is a Sunday this year, we may spend a few moments pondering...
Word Painting in William Byrd’s Vigilate and Ave Verum Corpus
Few composers have lived and nonetheless thrived in such a turbulent era as William Byrd. Born sometime between 1539 and 1543, Byrd grew up...
The Mary Enigma
(On this commemoration of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, it seems fitting to post this reflection from a new contributor from Ireland, Dr. A.E. Dundon, on...
Cardinal Sins
Already suffering the sustained heat of this long, hot summer, Catholics everywhere have also been stunned by the sudden fall from grace of Cardinal...
Music of the Archangels
For our musical offering this week, we thought we'd go on this day dedicated to the Archangels to a composer named after them, Archangelo...
Catholic marriage: you’re worth it.
A few days ago, one of my fellow bloggers posted an article entitled, “Marry that virtuous Atheist!” I respect Mary’s opinion—but I think she...
5th Sunday: Poverty, humility, service.
I do it all for the sake of the Gospel, so that I may share in its blessings (1 Cor 9:23).
Last Sunday, in a...
Prayer of Consecration of Canada to Our Lady, May 1st, Saint Joseph the Worker
On the Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker, fittingly the first day of the month dedicated to his spouse, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the...