Be lovers of peace, the most precious treasure that anyone can desire. You are already aware that our sins drive God to anger, so you must repent of them, that God... Read more.
Possible Podcasts?
Dear Readers of Catholic Insight, In these days of self-isolation and social distancing – terms that were almost unused until a few weeks ago – I thought... Read more.
Tallis’ Lamentations
Fitting music for these days are the Lamentations of Jeremiah, as put to profound polyphony by the genius of Thomas Tallis (1505 – 1585), whose life spans... Read more.
When we speak with God in prayer we do not separate the Son from him, and when the body of the Son prays it does not separate its head from itself: it is the one... Read more.
We follow One who stood and wept at the grave of Lazarus-not surely, because He was grieved that Mary and Martha wept, and sorrowed for their lack of faith (though... Read more.
Putting Things in Perspective
I am in the midst of writing a reflection on our current – well, what shall we call it? – situation? crisis? apocalypse? all of the above? In the meantime,... Read more.
Men go forth to wonder at the height of mountains, the huge waves of the sea, the broad flow of the ocean, the course of the stars-and forget to wonder at themselves.... Read more.
Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Pope Francis is inviting Catholics – indeed, all people of good will – to witness and receive his Urbi et Orbi – to the City and to the World –... Read more.
Prayer with the Holy Father
Pope Francis has asked all Christians to recite the Our Father with him at noon, Rome time, which means 7 a.m. EST, for most of our readers. Also, the Holy Father... Read more.
To have courage for whatever comes in life — everything lies in that (Saint Teresa of Avila)... Read more.