Canada’s Original, and Very Catholic, National Anthem
On this Canada Day, here be the original version of O, Canada, which was written in French, in Quebec – Canada was French before...
Smiley Miley
The Gospel on the memorial of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist, which we celebrated last week, recounts the story Herod, Herodias, his...
Ensemble Jupiter and Musica Eclectica
Ensemble Jupiter is a group of young musicians who play with great flair and incomparable French élan. Here they are from a performance last...
Victoria Day 2-4, Ales and Dominions
A happy Victoria Day to all our readers! Some have dubbed this 'May 2-4', I suppose since it often falls somewhat close to the...
Christ’s Way of Glory
My mother’s sons were angry with me,
they made me keeper of the vineyards,
but my own vineyard I have not kept. (Song 1:6)
For many...
The Glory of Gregorian Chant
Our 9th annual Wojytla Conference just wrapped up, which went swimmingly well, this year’s theme being ‘The Splendour of Liturgy’. The three-day event began...
Entering into Holy Week
Christ became obedient for us unto death, even death on a Cross. (Gospel Acclamation). ⧾
Palm Sunday begins our observance of Holy Week, the Week...
Succumbing to Anarcho-Tyranny
“Sheep do not need to fight for themselves; they have shepherds who do it for them, until the day comes when the shepherds lead...
Saint Andrew Bobola, Patron and Protector of Poland
Saint Andrew (Andrzej), a true hero for Christ, was born in 1591 to a noble family. The recent historical research indicates Strachocina, near Sanok,...
The Legacy of Pope Saint John Paul II
It was nineteen years ago, at 9.37 pm, when Pope St John Paul, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, left this vale of tears...