When we say that lex orandi lex credendi est, we mean that the Church’s prayers reveal to us her doctrines, and that salutary doctrine informs our prayer life. This point can be illustrated with any and every teaching of our … Continue reading
When we say that lex orandi lex credendi est, we mean that the Church’s prayers reveal to us her doctrines, and that salutary doctrine informs our prayer life. This point can be illustrated with any and every teaching of our … Continue reading
When considering current events, the Fatima-minded among us like to keep in mind the fact that the Virgin’s revelations and requests to Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia have not yet been fulfilled. She said that if Russia were not converted, that … Continue reading
Sources report that Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney, will not be made Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops after all. Two reasons are listed: 1) bad health, and 2) a false charge of sexual impropriety that was investigated years … Continue reading
Today can be called the Sunday of Merciful Love. The Divine Mercy is brought before our eyes in manifold ways it the propers of the Third Sunday after Pentecost. This liturgy predates the feast of the Sacred Heart, so it … Continue reading
A very moving story. According to a comment posted on YouTube, the song at the end says: “I want to live like this with the sun on my face, and I sing happily, gracefully. I want to live like this, … Continue reading
“Come, for everything is now ready.” There is a common theme in the Epistle and the Gospel of today. It is that the same God who wants us to love Him in the Eucharist and to come to His heavenly … Continue reading
“European court: 10 nations back Italy in crucifix case,” says CWN. You may remember that, in late 2009, the European Court of Human Rights declared that a crucifix in an Italian classroom is “contrary to parents’ right to educate their … Continue reading
On the black habit our brothers wear, the capuche is signed with a blazon of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, surrounded by a chain. It is the emblem of holy slavery, and it comes from the seal of our Order. … Continue reading
Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the North American Martyrs (St. Isaac Jogues & Companions) Auriesville, New York. The dates for this year’s Pilgrimage for Restoration are September 22-25, 2010. I cannot recommend this wonderful event more strongly. … Continue reading
Today is the anniversary of the Holy Ghost’s mission on earth. Because that mission is largely neglected, sorely misunderstood, and vitally important for the life of the Church and individuals, we should do our best to understand it so that … Continue reading
Chuck Baldwin writes about what he considers the inevitable breakup of the United States. He’s promoting secession, and further making the case that there is a grassroots pro-secession movement across the country. As intriguing as that subject is for me, … Continue reading
Today we find ourselves liturgically between two great feasts, the Ascension and Pentecost. The Church has her mind on both of these mysteries. This is well illustrated by the two alleluia verses. The first points us back to Our Lord’s … Continue reading
Site development: Bonaventure