Even though we are children and have a long, a very long and dangerous way to go, with such protectors what have we to fear? They who keep us in all our ways cannot be overpowered or led astray, much less lead us astray. They are loyal, prudent, powerful. Why then are we afraid? We[…]
Year: 2021
Why We Are Catholics
Why I Am a Catholic (1932) is a collection of essays by Hilaire Belloc, Archbishop Alban Goodier, Ronald Knox, C.C. Martindale and novelist Sheila Kaye-Smith. Their collective defense of the faith is well worth studying. Another reason for studying Belloc and friends is that much has happened in the world to make us wonder how[…]
…nearly ecstatic with the supreme joy in my soul, I proclaimed: O Jesus, my love, at last I have found my calling: my call is love. Certainly I have found my place in the Church, and you gave me that very place, my God. In the heart of the Church, my mother, I will be[…]
Philomela – A Poem
“Philomela” A lark sings through the hellish gloom; Calls out to her Author. Praising, loving, she cries her tune, Piercing my ears to bother. A lonely cry, muffled and sweet, Echoes through dark and rain, Rises to join the thronging fleet Of souls which do proclaim. I hear “my Lord” loved and outspread;[…]
Michael, Prince of the Angelic Host
The second last day of September, the 29th, is the feast of St Michael the Archangel. But who is this Prince of all the Angels? If we glance through the Old Testament we notice that the Jews already considered Michael by this title, their powerful Protector as well as the symbol of the mighty divine[…]
Everything must have in it a sharp seasoning of truth (Saint Jerome, +420)
Signs of the Times, September 29th
Have confidence in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not upon thy own prudence. In all thy ways think on him, and he will direct thy steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 A blessed feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael to one and all! Defend us in the day of battle, indeed… Archbishop[…]
Saint Vincent de Paul: The Apostle of Love
On the 27th of September, we celebrate as a Church the feast of St Vincent de Paul. This great French saint is a living icon of a love which is ever more creative. If one looks deeply into his holy and charitable life one right away notices how much this golden hearted man’s life was[…]
Signs of the Times, September 27th
He answered them, “When it is evening, you say, `It will be fair weather; for the sky is red.’ And in the morning, `It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. (Matthew[…]
Sinister Spiritual Candy
“Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile.” — Mark 7:15 I once dated a man who loved spiritual candy. He carried a rosary and spoke of keeping the devil out, but he didn’t trust God with his eternity. He believed in[…]