Novena for the Conclave to elect a new Pope

Before there was anything, there was nothing, but God. Then, God spoke and there was everything, created by God and created in God. The only thing He did not create was sin and its offspring death. These came from his angelic and human creatures, Satan and Adam. So, God entered...

It was convenient and pragmatic for Caiaphas and Pilate to put Jesus to death. But it was also gravely immoral. They worked it so that religious and political expediency prevailed, so that the status quo could be preserved. It’s true that, at one point, Pilate genuinely seemed to want to...

 “Jesus knew that the Father had given all things into his hands.” But Jesus did not just somehow come to know that at the Last Supper. He already knew it before time began when the Father set in motion the creation of the whole universe. For the Father created all...

From the family eulogy, it’s obvious that Bob Traynor had a very full life and lived it to the full. Between family, work and sport, he engaged with all the good life had to offer. He lived it as a gift and literally ran with it. What struck me most...

Ignatius of Antioch (d. early first century). Antakya in Turkey today. Third patriarch of Antioch after St. Peter and Evodius. Peter himself wanted Ignatius appointed? Opulent centre of trade in Roman Syria. Child blessed by Jesus? Knew and was disciple of John the Apostle? Converted to Christianity. Effective witness, hence...

What came across to me about Tom from Ronnie’s eulogy was that he was a man of inner strength. He had strong values and principles, a strong work ethic and a strong sense of commitment to his wife and family. He sounds like a man who was at peace with...

The Canon of Scripture and its development over time.  by John Tyler BD