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      Thinking in Non Sequiturs

      Non sequitur is a Latin phrase that translates to “It does not follow.” 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 ‘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...

      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 PAUL 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 Insight’s post of Carl Sundell’s list of 39 essential questions we Catholics should be prepared to offer answers about our...