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Athanasius Contra Mundum
Today, the second day of May, is the memorial of one of the most heroic bishops in the history of the Church, the great Saint Athanasius (+373), who stood contra mundum, against the world. He…
Philip and James: Apostles in Arms
Philip and James, Apostles, have been celebrated together on this third day in May since the revision of the calendar in 1969. They were originally commemorated on May 1st, the anniversary of the church dedicated…
Blessed Marie-Leonie Paradis
There is a trio of Canadian Saints in this week: Saint Marie of the Incarnation, on the last day of April; Saint Francois de Laval, on the 6th of May; and today, the little-known Blessed…
May the Fourth Be With You and The Shroud of Turin
Besides being 'Star Wars Day' May the Fourth is also, more realistically, the traditional commemoration of the Shroud of Turin, claimed to be the burial cloth of Christ – and there is much evidence that…
Eligendo Papam – Electing a Pope
The conclave to elect the next Pope begins today, Wednesday May 7th. We pray, trusting in God and the Holy Spirit to work through the fallibility and imperfections of those men gathered. Of course, as…
2025 March for Life: Protection from Conception
Another March for Life here in Ottawa, Canada's capital city, overshadowed this by the election of the new pope, Leo XIV. A bit more on that in an accompanying post. I’ve been attending the March…
Nota In Brevis
The Fire of Love of Jesus’ Most Sacred Heart in the Life of Blessed Thomas of Olera OFM Cap
As we were celebrating the Third Sunday of Easter, the Capuchin Order was commemorating in his burning love for Jesus and his Church the liturgical memorial of Blessed Thomas of Olera. This great and humble…
A Simple Prayer for the Conclave
Prayer for the election of the Sovereign Pontiff: I will raise Me up a faithful priest, who shall do according to My Heart and My soul. And I will build him a faithful house: and…
The Almost-Youngest Saint, Dominic Savio
(Dominic Savio's feast in the usus antiquior is on the day of his death, March 9th. In the revision of the calendar, it's been moved to today, May 6th, which here in Canada is the…
Saint John of Beverley
Not too much is known of Saint John of Beverley, who died on this May 7th in 721, and whose birthdate is uncertain. He was one of the most learned men of his age, and…
Voting Times for the Conclave
We don't know much of what goes on in a conclave, but we do know the times of the voting, and it wouldn't hurt to pray round about then, for the grace of the Holy…
Articles
The Manly Virtues of Saint Joseph
The head of the Holy Family, terror of demons, and protector of the holy Church – St. Joseph – enjoys the rare liturgical feat of having two annual feasts celebrated in his honor. The first…
The Ever-Worn Shroud of Conscience
“If a man has made up his mind that a certain wrong course is the right one, the more he follows his conscience, the more hopeless he is as a wrongdoer. One is pretty far…
Third Sunday of Easter: Christ, the Atoning Sacrifice
Jesus Christ the righteous…he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. (1 Jn 2:1-2) The Easter Season is a privileged time…
May the Fourth Be With You and The Shroud of Turin
Besides being 'Star Wars Day' May the Fourth is also, more realistically, the traditional commemoration of the Shroud of Turin, claimed to be the burial cloth of Christ – and there is much evidence that…
When Empathy Fails the Pro-Life Movement, Natural Law Must Speak
If the case is as it seems to be and the newest generation of voters is simultaneously more wounded, jaded, and emotionally immature than ever before — then a different pro-life messaging approach is needed…
“That Would be Tempting God!”: Conclaves and the Holy SpiritÂ
Most of us have likely had humorous conversations regarding the need to study for an exam versus abandoning the outcome of said exam to Divine Providence. A similar sort of exchange may be found in…
A Pope Out of Africa?
With the demise last month of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis I, there began immediate speculation about who next would serve as the Vicar of Christ. The process of choosing the new pope – the…
Habemus Papam! Gaudeamus in Domino!
I heard of the white smoke while walking with some students and alumni in Ottawa towards Canada's annual March for Life. We had just attended a morning TLM together, and the election must have taken…
Words from the Cross
The final words of Jesus on the Cross at the last moments of his earthly life offer us demanding instructions for our prayers. Jesus, who asks the Father to forgive those who are crucifying him,…
Saints
Athanasius Contra Mundum
Today, the second day of May, is the memorial of one of the most heroic bishops in the history of the Church, the great Saint Athanasius (+373), who stood contra mundum, against the world. He…
Pope Benedict and Athanasius
GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 20 June 2007 Saint Athanasius of Alexandria Dear Brothers and Sisters, Continuing our revisitation of the great Teachers of the ancient Church, let us focus our attention today…
Philip and James: Apostles in Arms
Philip and James, Apostles, have been celebrated together on this third day in May since the revision of the calendar in 1969. They were originally commemorated on May 1st, the anniversary of the church dedicated…
Blessed Marie-Leonie Paradis
There is a trio of Canadian Saints in this week: Saint Marie of the Incarnation, on the last day of April; Saint Francois de Laval, on the 6th of May; and today, the little-known Blessed…
Saint François de Laval and the Conversion of Canada
'Tis difficult to believe that Quebec was once a a bastion of the Faith, incarnating in an almost unique way in the historical annals the harmony between Church and State, offering the early pioneers of…
Blessed Catherine of Saint Augustine, Foundress of Canada
We have celebrated a number of 'Catherines' of late in our liturgical calendar, two of them Canadian: Kateri Tekakwitha on April 17th, the native convert who adopted the name of Catherine of Siena, whose feast…
