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
Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven (Mt 18:3). Though many of Jesus’s words might be subject to interpretation in various faith traditions, Matthew’s report of what he said in Galilee in response to the question, “Who is the greatest in the[…]
He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only son of God (Jn. 3:18). Each year, the Sunday following the Solemnity of Pentecost commemorates the Mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, the central mystery of Christian faith[…]
The doctrine of the Trinity is the defining dogma of Christianity: “The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” Nevertheless, the preservation and then the articulation of our trinitarian belief in the early Church was not a simple matter. On the contrary,[…]
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI DURING THE PRAYER MEETING IN THE VATICAN GARDENS FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE MARIAN MONTH OF MAYGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens Tuesday, 31 May 2005 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I join you with great joy at the end of this prayer meeting organized by[…]
“If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace; if not, she will spread her errors throughout the world, causing wars and persecutions of the Church. The good will be martyred, the Holy Father will have much to suffer, various nations will be annihilated.” Our Lady of Fatima, July 13,[…]
‘And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age’ (Mt. 28:20). Our Lord’s Ascension which we celebrate today (or as in the universal Church, at the proper time last Thursday) marks the exaltation and glorification of Jesus, the sign and seal of the accomplishment of His mission. His glorification as Lord[…]
What makes a great priest? On May 18, as the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the birthday and liturgical memorial of its founder, Saint Stanislaus Papczynski, is a good time to reflect on this. John Papczynski was born in May 1631, became a Polish Roman Catholic priest, and is considered a patron[…]
Friday, May 12th, we Franciscan Capuchins celebrate with great joy the feast of our Capuchin confrere St Leopold Mandić. Who was this great man so little in stature but so great in holiness? Leopoldo Mandić was born in Castelnuovo di Càttaro (Herceg – Novi nel Montenegro) on 12 May 1866. He entered the Capuchin Friars[…]
‘But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom my Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you’ (Jn. 14:24). Our Gospel text is taken from Our Lord’s High Priestly Prayer, offered at the Last Supper. The Holy Spirit, who will be revealed as[…]
Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment explores complex psychological and sociological themes such as morality, socialism, and the effects of isolation. The story begins in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the 1860s. The plotline follows a clever ex-student, Raskolnikov, through the intimate psychological journey of his decision to step over the law and commit murder. He explores his[…]
