The Sunday that began this week is called Low Sunday. It is also called Quasi Modo Sunday, after the Latin words of the Introit, and yes, this is the same as the given name of the “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” who … Continue reading
The Sunday that began this week is called Low Sunday. It is also called Quasi Modo Sunday, after the Latin words of the Introit, and yes, this is the same as the given name of the “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” who … Continue reading
There are two books that I am aware share the high distinction of being advertised by Saint Therese of Lisieux. They are Dom Guéranger’s Liturgical Year, which has been cited numerous times on this site by different authors, and Father Charles Arminjon’s … Continue reading
This is a lighthearted imitation of the more serious poem by the South African Catholic poet, Roy Campbell, “The Making of a Poet.” There is something virile and muscular in Campbell’s poetry that makes it very attractive (which was not … Continue reading
Many thanks are due to our dear friend, Dr. Maike Hickson, for bringing this interview of Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke to our attention. You can read Maike’s fine summary at OnePeterFive.com. The interview is in four parts, all four of which … Continue reading
This was written in imitation of the poem, “The Hound of Hell,” by Father Leonard Feeney. Its name and theme are derived from I Peter 5:8, which is sung every night in the office of Compline. WATCH for the roaring … Continue reading
On October 22, 2016 the Brothers and Sisters from Saint Benedict Center, with some students and volunteers, went to The Arbors of Bedford, an Assisted Living Facility in New Hampshire, to sing and play for the residents. Here is our … Continue reading
Please pray for a priest friend of Saint Benedict Center, the Rev. Father Calvin Goodwin, a cleric of the Fraternity of Saint Peter. We received word today that he is in poor health and may die very soon. We have … Continue reading
In her apparition of July 13, 1917, Our Lady of Fatima told Sister Lucy that “Russia will spread its errors throughout the world, raising up wars and persecutions against the Church. The good will be martyred, the Holy Father will have … Continue reading
This Sunday’s edition of the Manchester Union Leader ran an article about Saint Benedict Center entitled “Richmond religious sect rejects ‘hate group’ label.” My intention in this brief statement is to correct some of the factual errors and libelous disinformation … Continue reading
This poem was inspired by the collect for Septuagesima Sunday. It follows the rhyme and meter scheme (but not the subject or mood) of a well known poem by a great American poet. The comments section is open for those … Continue reading
Once every two weeks, I send out an email I call Ad Rem. (This Latin phrase means, roughly, “to the point.”) The main contents of those mailings are published on this site, but some other messages and offers come in the … Continue reading
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