President Trump against Pope Leo, on Behalf of Catholicism?
Modern popes have been against modern warfare since Benedict XV.
In Illo Tempore: Low Sunday, Octave of Easter
We bring to completion the great Octave of Easter this Sunday, though “completion” here is to be understood in the Church’s own liturgical sense. For a full eight days, by that ancient inclusive counting which the Romans knew so well and Christians inherited, it has still been Easter Day. The Church has, as it were,…
Quasimodo, or Low Sunday: The Octave of the Pasch
Thomas sinned in not having the readiness of mind to believe.
Easter Saturday
The Church again brings St. Peter before our notice.
The Ascending Way of Prayer, Part II
This is Part II of a two-part series. Click here for Part I. In the first part of this series, I listed the nine levels of prayer and described the first four, which exist along what is called “the Purgative Way.” In this second part, I will explore the second and third ways of prayer…
Easter Friday
He thus triumphs over the Caesars, and over the gods of Olympus!
The Mystery of the Woman Caught in Adultery
Why modern exegetes confuse, the passage is the power of Christ's mercy.
Easter Thursday
Honoring her whom our Lord selected as the Apostle of His apostles.
The Ascending Way of Prayer, Part I
This is Part I of a two-part series. Years ago I was involved in a Protestant apologetics online forum. Unlike many online forums, this one included many very bright and respectful people who expertly debated theology without rancor. Just about every viewpoint was represented: Calvinist, evangelical, liberal, conservative, even Mormon and Unitarian. I, however, was…
Easter Wednesday
A passing from Genesareth’s waters to a banquet prepared by Jesus.
Easter Tuesday
O Jesus! how terrible is Thy Passover to Thine enemies!
