Sin City: NYC has rules for pandemic sex but no Mass Venerable Carlo Acutis and his love for the Eucharist https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2020/06/a-procession-like-no-other

The what, why, and how of beauty: A conversation with John-Mark L. Miravalle The first volume of The Word on Fire Bible is substantial, attractive, and evangelical Lessons from King, Tocqueville, and Augustine on Loving Our Black Neighbors

POPE FRANCIS ANGELUS Saint Peter’s SquareSunday, 7 June 2020 [Multimedia]   Dear brothers and sisters, good day! Today’s Gospel (see Jn 3: 16-18), on the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, demonstrates – with the apostle John’s succinct language – the mystery of God’s love for the world, His creation....

PASTORAL VISIT TO THE DIOCESE OF SAN MARINO-MONTEFELTRO EUCHARISTIC CONCELEBRATION HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Olympic stadium of Serravalle – Republic of San MarinoSunday, 19 June 2011 (Video)   Dear Brothers and Sisters, Great is my joy at being a able to break with you the bread of the...

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A few weeks ago, I encouraged everyone, but especially our children, to beat the bore of the virus by writing songs, poems, prayers, etc..! Mrs. Teaz, our P4 teacher at St. Mary’s, launched the challenge to her class. So, I am delighted to present five compositions for everyone’s delectation! A...

From the letter of St. Ignatius of Antioch to the Romans. St. Ignatius of Antioch is high on my list of friends among the saints. I think you will see why he is such an attractive figure from this excerpt. He is the consummate priest, desiring himself to become bread...

A letter of St. Athanasius It will not be out of place to consider the ancient tradition, teaching and faith of the Catholic Church, which was revealed by the Lord, proclaimed by the apostles and guarded by the fathers. For upon this faith the Church is built, and if anyone...

Readings: Exodus 34:4-6,8-9; Daniel 3:52-56; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18 When you first meet someone, you don’t ask them to explain themselves! You ask their name. So, I think we get off on the wrong foot with the Blessed Trinity if the first thing we ask for an explanation. The...

From a homily of St. John Chrysostom (d. 407) Have you seen the wonderful victory? Have you seen the splendid deeds of the Cross? Shall I tell you something still more marvellous? Learn in what way the victory was gained, and you will be even more astonished. For by the...