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
A number of years ago, I went to seek advice from a venerable professor of philosophy about completing a Ph.D. My visit was providential, in his eyes, for as I knocked on his door, he was writing an article about the then-Pope, John Paul II, and was typing his name, which I happen to share.[…]
BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Saint Peter’s Square Wednesday, 11 March 2009 Saint Boniface, the Apostle of the Germans Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today, we shall reflect on a great eighth-century missionary who spread Christianity in Central Europe, indeed also in my own country: St Boniface, who has gone down in history as “the Apostle of[…]
Saint Boniface, bishop, missionary and martyr was hacked to death by a band of Frisian idol-worshippers on this day, June 5, 754, along with 52 of his companions. His life was one of tireless struggle to convert the pagans of Germania, steeped in dark, superstitious practices. The famous story of his boldly chopping down the[…]
Seventh Day Heal our wounds – our strength renew; On our dryness pour Thy dew; Wash the stains of guilt away. The Gift of Counsel The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must be done, especially in difficult circumstances. Counsel applies the principles furnished[…]
