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
“No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity.” – Nelson Mandela Since the inception of Western civilization, the concept of human dignity has been that value most cherished by those who live under its domain. And it is fitting that we recognize Christianity, especially Catholicism, to be responsible for this occurrence.[…]
J.S. Bach composed this cantata for Trinity Sunday in 1725, first performed on May 27th of that year. The libretto begins with Es ist ein trotzig und verzagt Ding (There is something defiant and fainthearted), and reflects upon the readings and meditations, which, in the Lutheran confession, were still orthodox: One Being, three Persons. Even[…]
Today we are celebrating Trinity Sunday. As the Cathechism of the Catholic Church tells us in number 234: The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith, the light that[…]
Since you are children of God, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of His Son, the Spirit who cries out: Abba, Father. (Gal 4:6; Communion Antiphon) Each year, the Sunday following the Solemnity of Pentecost commemorates the Mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is[…]
You may wonder how the Feast of the Holy Trinity came to be celebrated on the Sunday after Pentecost. It was not always celebrated today; in fact, we are approaching the seven hundredth anniversary of its universal institution under Pope John XXII (✝ 1334) in the fourteenth century.[1] Before then, the Sunday remained vacant, a[…]
I have not even begun to think of unity when the Trinity bathes me in its splendor. I have not even begun to think of the Trinity when unity grasps me… (Saint Gregory Nazianzen, +390)
The cinematic roles of Val Kilmer – who died April 1st, 2025 at the age of 65 after a long cinematic career – did far more than exhibit an actor’s versatility; they disclosed a profound spiritual restlessness, a yearning for permanence amid the ephemeral illusions of fame. Regardless of the movie, the characters he portrayed[…]
On this day in 1966, the Index Librorum Prohibitorum – Index of Forbidden Books – was abolished by Pope Paul VI, just after the close of the Second Vatican Council. The Index had a long and involved history. Popes and bishops have always warned against heretical writings, even those propaedeutic to heresy, since the earliest[…]
Acronyms are the thing now, and at dinner with a few students and alumni recently, I heard of a new one: NEETs – neither education, employment nor training. This has been adopted by young men – perhaps even not so young – who have given up on life, but are still in some way living.[…]
Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey. (Saint Anthony of Padua, +1231)
