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
[The following is taken from Apologetics and Catholic Doctrine, by The Most Reverend M. Sheehan, D.D, Archbishop of Sydney, Imprimi potest: Eduardus, Archbishop of Dublin, 12 August 1929. Some might object that its contents are irrelevant in twenty-first century America. … 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
Elbows and knees are mysteries Of which I become aware, Dwindled at night to half my height
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
Because Innocent III was one of the three popes to define the doctrine of “no salvation outside the Church,” it would do well for all the friends of Saint Benedict Center to study the pontificate of this man whose papacy … 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
[The following questions and answers are from Questions Asked by Protestants Briefly Answered by Father M. Philipps, Rector of St. Joseph’s Church, Buffalo, NY.; Cabinet of Catholic Information, 1903; Imprimatur: Archbishop Farley.] Is not the Bible sufficient to teach us … Continue reading
It is not information That causes inspiration. There are no lambs and Marys In any dictionaries;
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
O Cause of all our joys! 1 Queen, merciful and kind, What makes our girls and boys So precious in your mind? Brother Francis composed these verses to a lovely Arabic song he knew from his youth. ↩
Today is the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Please consider some readings on the subject: On the Feast of the Holy Trinity The Blessed Trinity Explained to Thomas Butler (by Father Feeney) Life with the Trinity Saint Joseph: An … Continue reading
In reading this morning about the street fighting going on in Kingston, Jamaica, where battles between the police and drug dealers has left twenty-six civilians dead, plus thirty more between the gang members and police (if I am reading the … Continue reading
Over us and under Is a world of wonder: In between we blunder, Blunder in between
Below are some links to articles on our site about Pentecost, the Holy Ghost, and His Gifts: The Holy Ghost and the Unity of the Church, a Sermon of St. Augustine for Pentecost The Fire of Pentecost, by Brian Kelly … Continue reading
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