The Church has told us countless times to go to St. Thomas for guidance in matters of philosophy and theology. Over the centuries this authoritative counsel has been a source of motivation for countless schools and seminaries, teachers and scholars. …
Category: Saints
An Urgently Needed Unforgetting
While teaching a theology class to men in formation for the diaconate, I asked, “When was the last time you heard a homily on Hell?” None of the sixteen could recall. “And Heaven?” Only two. The exchange reminded me of …
The Assumption: Celebrating the Greatest Woman Who Ever Lived
“And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.” – Apocalypse 12:1 “How do we know Mary ascended into heaven?” I asked. …
St. John the Baptist: Martyr for Marriage
In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ … But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of …
A New Saint at the Altars: Stanislaus Papczynski and the Virtue of Building Families
In July 1655, Poland was invaded by Swedish Protestant forces. Warsaw had fallen, and the Swedish soldiers plundered and pillaged even the churches and religious houses, killing all in their path. A young seminarian named Stanislaus Papczynski, along with a …
Müller, Küng, Marx, and St. Joan of Arc
Cardinal Müller Put under Pressure and Hans Küng is Encouraged Saint Joan of Arc as the Patron Saint for our Sustained Combat On this Feast of St. Athanasius, and inspired by the story of Saint Joan of Arc, I was encouraged …
Saints for the Synod: A Missed Opportunity for Intercession
Pope Francis will canonize Blessed Louis and Azelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, at the conclusion of the Synod of the Family this October. For devotees of St. Therese and married couples looking for models within the …
St. Pelagius of Córdoba: A Martyr for our Times
“Because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.” (Luke 14:11) In one of his parables, Our Lord Jesus Christ tells of the great feast and of the guests assembled for the …
Stalling Sainthood: The Inexplicable Interruption of the Cause of Bishop Sheen
You no doubt have already heard the news. If you are like most of us, you may be feeling shock and dismay. The cause for the canonization of Bishop Fulton Sheen has been derailed by the Archdiocese of New York …