Here’s a little secret I reveal to readers while the Brothers are on our Roman pilgrimage. Exactly a year ago today — on the feast of St. Theresa of Avila — the MICM Brothers in Richmond, N.H. instituted a new … Continue reading
Here’s a little secret I reveal to readers while the Brothers are on our Roman pilgrimage. Exactly a year ago today — on the feast of St. Theresa of Avila — the MICM Brothers in Richmond, N.H. instituted a new … Continue reading
If there were many persons who didn’t watch on October 13 the television coverage from Chile of the rescue of the 33 miners who had been trapped below ground for more than two months, they missed some of the most … Continue reading
The central government in Washington D.C. now maintains lists of U.S. citizens who will be killed without due process of law, for unspecified crimes, determined by secret, unaccountable, departments of state. These walking doomed will be terminated by unmanned killer … Continue reading
Seems like great fun, and a heavy haul to boot. Rorate Caeli reports: Recently, about 60 men of Father’s parish “ran with the saints” as the high point for the parish’s two-day fiesta, in honor of St. Anne. According to … Continue reading
Founded in Kingston by Jamaican Father Richard Ho Lung in 1981, the brothers of the Missionaries of the Poor number more than 550 members, serving the world’s most destitute in eight countries. Their mission, according to one Catholic website, is … Continue reading
This inspiring conference has just concluded in Korea. In its letter to Pope Benedict the participants affirm: “Asia thirsts for the living water that only Jesus can give.” More here.
Catholic Culture reports: The National Catholic Register has profiled the Knights of Mercy, a Wisconsin men’s apostolate founded by Father Rick Heilman in 2006. The organization has grown to 300 members and will soon spread to other states. Read more … Continue reading
This is a very good post from the website of the diocese of Washington DC. It is written by Monsignor Charles Pope who often offers challenges to arouse the lukewarm from their lethargy. In this summons the Monsignor isn’t just … Continue reading
I am delighted that Michael Terheyden appreciated the importance of this brief but masterful study by philosopher, Josef Pieper. All of Doctor Pieper’s works are gems of wisdom, but this one is arguably his best. It’s a must read for … Continue reading
The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts announced that it has established a series of medieval-style Catholic guilds that will enable its students to gain skills and experience from master craftsmen in areas such as woodworking, sacred art, music, and … Continue reading
The word “pilgrim,” derived from the Latin peregrinum, conveys the idea of wandering over a distance, but it is not just aimless wandering. It is a journey with a purpose, and that purpose is to honor God. Pilgrimage has a … Continue reading
How coincidental is this! Eleonore Villarrubia just sent in an article of the subject of “Pilgrimages,” in which she highlights that of the shrine of Saint James the Greater in Spain and the penitential walk along the Camino de Santiago … Continue reading
[The following is from The Framework of a Christian State by Rev. E. Cahill, S.J., Imprimi Potest: Eduardus, Archbishop of Dublin, May 23, 1932. Regarding the first part of this article, the subject is evidently very timely; read Johann Hari: … Continue reading
I’ve been coming across a number of stories recently about pro soccer players who are devout Catholics. Here’s another: Wesley Sneijder, who just recently came into the Church and is very devoted to the Rosary, which he wears in public. … Continue reading
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