WORKS of MERCY

We had a beautiful, solemn liturgy for Divine Mercy Sunday at our cathedral today. I’m grateful. In many places this devotion is ignored.
Some years ago, in my travels, a young monk gave me a sliver of a bone of Sister Faustina before she was canonized by Pope John Paul II. In [...]

Pope from Castel Gondolfo: Pray for Martyrs

Well, not necessarily for martyrs to come. No, the Holy Father has retired to his retreat for a week of rest and prayer for his special intention:
This day, which is usually dedicated to prayer and fasting, falls on the first day after Easter. The pope cheerfully suggested, given the festive atmosphere, not to [...]

Resurrection of the Flesh

“No doctrine of the Christian Faith is so vehemently and so obstinately opposed as the doctrine of the resurrection of the flesh” ——St. Augustine

But the evidence is there for any who truly seek.
*Worldnetdaily column here
Discovery Channel on authenticity of the Shroud of Turin here
A blessed Easter to all!

Easter Triduum

Lent ends as we enter the great Easter Triduum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Saturday Easter vigil.
Holy Thursday

“Historically, rather than being a service of its own, Tenebræ was a method of praying Matins and Lauds on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Matins consisted of three divisions called nocturns, each containing three [...]

Gorbachev a Christian?

“Spiritual Perestroika” is the phrase used to describe the visit of Mikhail Gorbachev to Assisi where he prayed at the tomb of St. Francis. The former head of the Communist block professed his Christian faith.
Hmnnn. One hopes it is an authentic conversion.
Oddly enough, since the death of Pope John Paul II some [...]