Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)
Day: May 14, 2025
The Providential Election of Pope Leo in this Month of May
(On this feast of Saint Matthias – whom we may see as the patron saint of good choices – here is a fine reflection by Joseph Donnelly on the providential election of Pope Leo, with many intriguing connections to saints and prophecies…We will see!) The moral imperative to pray for the pope A recent article[…]
The Covenant Form Fulfilled in the Church
(A fitting reflection from contributor Mike Schramm, on how the Old Testament covenants point to the Catholic Church – and, we may add, to the hierarchical priesthood, and to the Pope, as the Vicar of Christ). One of my favorite concepts when introducing biblical theology to my theology students is the theme of covenant. This[…]
Bad Choices: Trudeau’s 1969 Omnibus Bill
A good choice was made with Saint Matthias, in accordance with God’s holy will, and we may rejoice accordingly on this feast of the Apostle. But the Good in this vale of tears always goes along with some Evil, the wheat and the tares inextricably linked unto the end of time. And a bad choice[…]
The Choice of Matthias
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them So wrote the Bard in his 1602 play the Twelfth Night, and ’tis fitting as a theme for the one who was chosen as the new twelfth Apostle, who was definitely not born into greatness, but had greatness thrust upon him and,[…]