The text below is taken from the Instructions to Catechumens by St. Cyril of Jerusalem (313-386 AD). The first time I read it, probably in 1976/1977, it thrilled me. Even after all these years, I often go back to it and draw from it both in my own prayer life...
The Daily Bread, 23rd May, 2020: Not my, but Thy, will be done. Readings: Acts 18:23-28; Psalm 46(47):2-3,8-10; John 16:23-28 The Lord Jesus in today’s Gospel, and in various parts of the long discourse which he gave to the apostles at the Last Supper, is speaking of what we call...
The text below is taken from a homily on the Song of Songs by St. Gregory of Nyssa (335-294 AD). When love has entirely cast out fear, and fear has been transformed into love, then the unity brought us by our saviour will be fully realised, for all men will...
New Templeton Prize winner criticises the ‘scientism’ of Dawkins “Laudato Si” Athwart Modernity A remedy for divisions with adversaries https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2020/05/babies-for-sale
The text below is taking from a homily of St. Augustine on St. John’s Gospel. There are two ways of life that God has commended to the Church. One is through faith, the other is through vision. One is in pilgrimage through a foreign land, the other is in our...
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Are these the End Times? Yes and No. COVID-19 and Real Demon in Democracy Mexican priest who survived COVID: God acts in the midst of suffering https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/bishop-laments-sinister-promotion-of-at-home-medical-abortions-amid-pandemic-59701
The text below is taken from a rather splendid homily of Pope St. Leo the Great. At Easter, beloved brethren, it was the Lord’s resurrection which was the cause of our joy; our present rejoicing is on account of his ascension into heaven. With all due solemnity we are commemorating...
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 54th WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY “That you may tell your children and grandchildren” (Ex 10:2)Life becomes history I would like to devote this year’s Message to the theme of storytelling, because I believe that, so as not to lose our bearings,...
The text below is taken from a sermon by St. Augustine (354-430 AD) and is both a masterly and a magisterial lesson in the meaning of Christ’s ascension into heaven! Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listen to the words of the...
