Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
Mozart published his 40th symphony on this day in 1788, the ‘great’ in G minor, one of two symphonies he wrote in the minor key – the other also in G minor, number 25, called the ‘little’ (I suppose calling it the ‘minor’ would be a tad confusing). The original music is scored for flute,[…]
This Sunday’s reflection is the third in a series of meditations on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, with specific references to the Ancient Rite of the Mass. There are many books in circulation that illustrate the theological and spiritual cohesion of the Ancient Rite of the Mass. It is the Rite that sustained and[…]
Jesus provides us with a motive for acting, viz., the love of God, which in practical terms produces a love of our neighbours. That’s why he fed the people with an actual meal of loaves and fishes as well as preaching the words of life. I am always impressed when I visit a parish to[…]
God knows our whole being. Those who ask for His grace with confidence will not be disappointed. Ask Him to give you all you need. (Saint Charbel Maklouf, +1898)
I say to you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven upon one sinner that doth penance, more than upon ninety-nine just who need not penance. (Lk 15:7)
(The question of how often to go to the sacrament of confession is a very personal one for Catholics, made deep within one’s conscience, and covered by the anonymity of the sacrament itself. The author here, who wishes to remain anonymous, makes a case for weekly reception. Whatever we may decide, the conclusions he draws[…]
For the word of God is light to the mind and fire to the will, enabling man to know and to love God. (Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, +1619)
Gerhard Cardinal Müller’s take on the Motu Proprio is a breath of the fresh air of clarity and charity. Here is an excerpt of the former head of the CDF’s brief response, as a taste and gist. Would that we had a few more men like he: For the unity in the confession of the[…]
The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep (John 10:11)
To put the controversy and strife over the recent Motu Proprio into context, I thought a few words from Josef Ratzinger would be helpful. I just finished perusing Dom Alcuin Reid’s 2005 ‘The Organic Development of the Liturgy’ (well worth a read), and in the preface, dated July 26th, 2005 (Saint Anne!), then-Cardinal Ratzinger says[…]
