The Chair of St. Peter and the Gift of the Papacy
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, an occasion that has been marked since approximately the fourth century. While
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, an occasion that has been marked since approximately the fourth century. While
In his stunning work, the Spirit of the Liturgy, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI states that worship requires that God “give back” and reveal Himself to
Happy New Liturgical Year! With the First Sunday of Advent came a new year in the Catholic Church. Advent is an important time of spiritual
We would like to share an excerpt from Sophia Institute Press entitled “My Days with Benedict XVI” by guest writer Monsignor Alfred Xueres. I would
Why did the people welcome Jesus on Palm Sunday and after only 6 days, decide to crucify Him? A few thoughts came to my mind.
Human cloning is not coming; it is already here. It is time to stop pretending that this is a problem for our children and grandchildren. This is our issue to tackle. Now.
The stores filled with Christmas items especially early this season, “Santa Baby” playing endlessly on the local radio station since late October. Christmas all around
Guest post by Joel Arzaga An altar server’s first duty is to serve at the altar by assisting the priest and the deacon, and by
Gay “marriage” will threaten, snarl, huff and puff, but we should not fear. For, upon this rock Christ built His Church. It will not fall simply because evil huffs and puffs a little louder.
Guest post by James Lu. I watched The Two Popes, and some people asked me to give my tuppence worth. So here goes. I was
Guest post by Dr. Matthew Tan. Recently, the Sydney community of the Order of Preachers, more commonly known as the Dominicans, organized an Aquinas Symposium.
Guest post by Estella Young, Lay Dominican, Singapore. Ever wondered why Jesus told his disciples to look for a man carrying a water jar when
By guest writer Tasman Westbury. In the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the
The following review was originally written on the blog Sacrifice of Love. It is republished here with permission from the author. With depth and simplicity, Jean
O my Jesus, Thou who art very Love, enkindle in my heart that Divine Fire which consumes the Saints and transforms them into Thee. O
By guest writer LeighAnna Schesser. Recently, a friend wrote to me saying, “I’m skimming Jesus of Nazareth and Pope Benedict XVI mentions all the mountains
A long time ago in my college dorm room, I was showing a friend the blog Creative Minority Report. It takes its name from Pope
Some of us Catholics count our “Catholic credentials” by our knowledge of obscure catholic words; some of us by how many bishops we can name;
During any phase of transition, the importance of the theological virtues of faith and love are always emphasized. One is counseled to have faith that
If you are a warm-blooded, sentient, and rational American who desires to love and be loved, then you have probably experienced at some point in your life
In Pope Benedict XVI’s book “The Spirit of the Liturgy,” he spends a good deal of time on the postures of prayer and the correct