Missions to Moncton, Accompaniment and Papal Sensitivity
I’m not sure how one might describe the decision of Archbishop Valery Vianneau, spiritual head of the diocese of Moncton in New Brunswick, to restrict entrance... Read more.
Neither fear nor self-interest can convert the soul. They may change the appearance, perhaps even the conduct, but never the object of supreme desire… Fear... Read more.
The Stigmata of Saint Francis
On September 17th, the Franciscan Order celebrates the Feast when our Seraphic Father Francis received the Stigmata of the Crucified Christ. The servant of God,... Read more.
Flee idleness… for no one is more exposed to such temptations than he who has nothing to do. (Saint Robert Bellarmine, +1621)... Read more.
Stabat Mater Dolorosa
On this memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, two beautiful renditions of Jacopone de Todi’s 13th century poem, Stabat Mater, meditating on the sorrows of Mary... Read more.
We no longer die to be condemned, we die to be raised up and await the resurrection of all, which God will bring about at a time of his choosing, the creator of... Read more.
9-11 at 20
It was twenty years ago today is the beginning of the Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper, but a more sombre anniversary marks this day than teaching the band to play.... Read more.
Telemann’s Tremendous Task
George Philip Telemann (1681 – 1767) was one of the most prolific and prodigious composers in all history, with at least 3000 musical works to his credit,... Read more.
In Praise of Creation
We are late getting to this, in part since I did not fully realize it until now, but today, in the midst of all else that is transpiring, is the world day of prayer... Read more.
The False Propaganda of Gleiwitz’ Casus Belli
September 1st, 1939 marks the official beginning of World War II, with Germany’s invasion of Poland, which had an agreement with Britain, and which aggression... Read more.