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
The Catholic Encyclopedia explains that a sacrament “is an outward sign instituted by Christ to impart grace to the soul.” All Christians believe in at least one sacrament: Baptism. Some Protestants allow more than one, such as Matrimony, the Lord’s Supper, and Holy Orders. The Catholic Church has seven sacraments. Every Catholic sacrament is referenced[…]
March 25th is the Solemnity of the Incarnation of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The centrality of this feast lies in the Latin words found in the Gospel of St John: Verbum Dei Caro Factum Est – the Word of God was made flesh (see John 1:14). This was also the motto St George Preca chose[…]
On this Solemnity of the Annunciation, here is a fitting motet to celebrate with true devotion. During his own life (c. 1455 – 1521) Josquin des Prez was known as the ‘Michelangelo of music’, which says much. Here is one of his first compositions, fittingly, a setting of the Ave Maria, as sung by Voces8,[…]
Please do enjoy this podcast on the great English saint Margaret Clitherow, or Clitheroe – spelling was variable back then, and even her contemporary Shakespeare’s name was spelled any number of different ways. She was one of the great martyrs of the Reformation, put to death by the gruesome method of being ‘pressed’. We mention[…]
Mary showed complete trust in God by agreeing to be used as an instrument in his plan of salvation. She trusted him in spite of her nothingness because she knew he who is mighty could do great things in her and through her. Once she said “yes” to him, she never doubted. She was just[…]
On this great Solemnity of the Annunciation – and a blessed one may it be – it is fitting to reflect upon Our Lady’s role in redemption. Certainly, Christ is the ‘one Mediator between God and men’ (1 Tim 2:5), and we can say the same of His redemptive role. It is unique, and belongs[…]
The resignation of Justin Trudeau from political leadership should have marked a turning point for Canada. For years, Trudeau led this country down a road of moral relativism, economic mismanagement, and escalating hostility toward the Church. But what has followed is not a correction. It is an acceleration. Mark Carney—Canada’s new, unelected Prime Minister—is not[…]
After visiting the Governor-General, who must approve in the King’s name, Mark Carney has called a federal election here in our fair Dominion of Canada for April 28th, the shortest time permissible by law. Perhaps he doesn’t want his more radical views to be known, and hopes to ride the coattails of anti-Trumpism, itself trumped-up[…]
(On this vigil of the Annunciation, when Mary’s fiat changed the course of history forever, here are some words of preparation from contributor Carl Sundell). Editor What pain Christ must have suffered As the nails were pounded in. But Mother Mary suffered as well Watching him pay for our sin. The story of Mary[…]
Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves… What is it that stands between us and God? Between us and our brothers and sisters? Between us and life, the life of the Spirit? Whatever it is, let us relentlessly tear it out, without a moment’s hesitation. (Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, +1985)
