If we lived in a state where virtue was profitable, common sense would make us saintly. But since we see that avarice, anger, pride and stupidity commonly profit far beyond charity, modesty, justice and thought, perhaps we must stand fast a little, even at the risk of being heroes. (Saint Thomas More, +1535)
Day: June 23, 2025
Britain’s Descent into Darkness
The once-merrie-and-Catholic land of Britain – the two adjectives go together like apple pie and ice cream – continues to descend down the dark tunnel of the culture of death. In the last week, around the feasts of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, England legalized euthanasia, as well as the murder of the unborn[…]
Sheppard Camerata Sacred Music Concert
On this upcoming Sunday, July 29th – the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul – there is a sacred music concert presented by Sheppard Camerata. A concert of Sacred Music from England in the 15th and 16th Centuries, including Sheppard, Byrd, Taverner, Tallis and more The location is Blessed Sacrament Parish, 194 Fourth Avenue, Ottawa,[…]