Thinking in Non Sequiturs
Non sequitur is a Latin phrase that translates to âIt does not follow.â This is arguably the most common of all the logical fallacies...
Bach’s Cantata in Praise of the Baptist
Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam is one of a few cantatas J.S. Bach compose in honouor of Saint John the Baptist, first performed in...
The Liminal and Luminous Birth of John the Baptist
A blessed Solemnity! We celebrate the birthdays of three âsaintsâ 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...
Ave Verum – William Byrd’s Secret Treasure
We try to offer some musical selections for our readers on these great solemnities - so here is William Byrd's rendition of the Ave...
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...
Saint John Paul II’s Last Corpus Christi
MASS AND EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
HOMILY OF JOHN PAULÂ II
Basilica of St John Lateran
Thursday, 10 June 2004
1. "As often...
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...
Apologetics 101, Question 5: The Immortality of the Soul
In response to Catholic Insightâs post of Carl Sundellâs list of 39 essential questions we Catholics should be prepared to offer answers about our...
