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
Saint Ignatius of Laconi (1701- 1781) – not to be confused with the more famous Ignatius of Loyala – was a Franciscan friar, whom we celebrate on this May 11th, the day of his death. Born Ignazio Peis in Sardinia, he was one of seven children of poor peasants. He was drawn to the religious[…]
A truly sublime rendition of the Regina Caeli Laetare, by Tomas Luis De Victoria (1548-1611), as sung by the ensemble Voces8. This work was first published in 1576, at the height of the Catholic Restoration. So, in light of today’s Fourth Sunday in Easter, here’s to a true reform of the Church through truth, goodness[…]
(A blessed Fourth Sunday of Easter to all our readers! Here is Pope Leo XIV’s address to the cardinals who elected him. Towards the end, he offers a few hints on why he chose the name Leo, following in the footsteps and example of the last holder of that name, who also lived in his[…]
This Fourth Sunday of Easter is also Mother’s Day in certain countries, Canada, United States, India, Australia as well as many parts of Europe, including our tiny Island of Malta. Its purpose is to celebrate those mothers who sacrificed their life for their children. From our Catholic standpoint, Mother’s Day is not only a day[…]
I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep (Jn. 10:11). Today is Good Shepherd Sunday and as we continue to celebrate the Feast of Easter, we contemplate the figure of Jesus, the Good Shepherd who has risen and who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly[…]
