“The new pope knows that his task is to make the light of Christ shine before men and women of world – not his own light, but that of Christ.” ~Pope Benedict XVI… Read More
Real life can find us or those we love confronting major challenges, not knowing where to turn.
Is our marriage in trouble? How should we educate our children? Perhaps a close friend confesses she had an abortion and doesn’t know… Read More
“You have before you the task of seeking new ways to announce Christ in situations of rapid and often profound transformation, and of emphasizing the missionary character of all pastoral activity.” ~Pope Benedict XVI… Read More
Please pray for Charles Colson and his wife, Patty. Chuck fell seriously ill last weekend. Here’s the official announcement from Prison Fellowship.
“As many of you may have heard, Chuck Colson, the beloved founder of Prison Fellowship and the Colson… Read More
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6, RSV)… Read More
Editor’s Note: For more on October Baby–reviews, pictures, and videos with special features–see this exclusive CE information page.
Everyone in America should see October Baby and cherish it like the innocent life it celebrates.
Not because it’s a perfect film. … Read More
Dan McInerny’s insightful post on Bruce Springsteen inspired the following reflections on my part.
One of the underlying phenomena of the 60s was the presumption, on the part of the WWII generation, that the rites of passage they had experienced… Read More
Afghanistan was the good war. The United States was clearly pursuing its national interest by deposing a Taliban-led government that gave Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda the safe-haven from which they launched the 9/11 attacks. Side-benefits included freeing the… Read More
“Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it.” ~Blessed Pope John Paul II… Read More
Readings for May 25
Daily Divine Office
“You have given me a glimpse of your nature, of your relationship with the father. I can’t fully understand that, Lord. Why did you reveal it to me? You want to be known by me. You want me to enter…
May 27th – Pentecost Sunday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
PAPAL MASS
Holy Mass
Saint Peter’s Square, at 12:00
Regina Caeli…
“The whole Blessed Trinity dwells in us, the whole of that mystery which will be our vision in heaven. Let it be our cloister.” ~Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity…
Father, look out for them.
Sts. Donatian and Rogatian (Martyrs)
Spiritual advice from a Benedictine monastery by Brother Sebastian
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Pasta di San Giuseppe
(St. Joseph Pasta – Pasta with Sardines)
Italians have a great devotion to St Joseph, and the dishes they prepare to celebrate the feast day inevitably have a cute reference to him. Just before you serve…