The Saint of Rome
Renowned as the “Saint of Rome,” Frances passed away on March 9, 1440.
Colligite Fragmenta: 9th Sunday after Pentecost
The treasury of Holy Church’s sacred worship truly overflows with inexhaustible wealth, as the 20th-century commentator Pius Parsch reflects in The Church’s Year of Grace, dividing the Sundays after Pentecost into three stages: first, those that highlight the Lord’s miraculous healings pointing ultimately to the salvation of souls; second, from the 7th to the 14th…
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Colligite Fragmenta: 8th Sunday after Pentecost
This 8th Sunday after Pentecost in the Vetus Ordo of the Roman Rite offers us a Gospel passage which is challenging to interpret: the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1–9). The Epistle from Romans 8:12–17 unfolds the mystery of our divine adoption and the contrast between life according to the flesh and life according…
A Garden Enclosed: the Fairfield Carmelites
All photos throughout by Haley Rossi. Sisters pictured above are externs. My sister, my spouse, is a garden enclosed, a garden enclosed, a fountain sealed up.Canticle of Canticles 4:12 When children are excited about an experience and want to share the story with ones they love, they often trip over their words, the rush of…
Colligite Fragmenta: 6th Sunday after Pentecost
The old man is not healed. He is executed.
Colligite Fragmenta: 5th Sunday after Pentecost
The 5th Sunday after Pentecost according to the calendar of the Traditional Latin Mass prompts us to examine the inmost dispositions of the Christian heart and the heights to which the Lord calls His followers. It is not a Sunday of spectacle. There is no miracle of fishes bursting the nets nor a parable about…
Colligite Fragmenta: 4th Sunday after Pentecost
We continue our project of delving into the texts for Holy Mass on Sundays with today’s offerings for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost in the Vetus Ordo of the Roman Rite. The Epistle to the Romans and the Gospel of Luke, converge to paint a vivid portrait of our present state and the glory to…
The Catholic Case for Social Credit: An interview with Felix Martin Antoniano
What Douglas was proclaiming was simply that the financial system should return to its proper function.
Colligite Fragmenta: The Birthday of Sts. Peter and Paul
Just a couple of days ago, we celebrated the earthly birthday of “the greatest man born of woman”, St. John the Baptist. Today we celebrate the heavenly birthday of the greatest pillars of the Church Christ founded, Sts. Peter and Paul. The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, celebrated on 29 June since time immemorial,…
Colligite Fragmenta: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
The fiery tongues of the Holy Ghost have fallen. The ancient Ember Days are behind us. We lingered in the mystery during the octave for the sake of the transformation of our lives in the Holy Spirit. The 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, feels like the opening of a new liturgical season, Tempus per annum… Time…