And in the mouth a honey zest
Of all the English translations of Jesu, Dulcis Memoria that I have read and prayed, the one done by Gerard Manley Hopkins remains my favourite....
Radiant Beams from Thy Holy Face
This painting by Bernardino Luini (1480–1532) shows Saint Katherine of Alexandria and Saint Barbara, Virgin Martyrs, in the company of the Infant Christ and His...
The Mystery of Suffering Innocence
The Child in Egypt The name Egypt occurs three times in today’s Gospel. “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt” (Mt...
The grace of God our Saviour hath appeared
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Mass During the Night The Nocturnal Journey It is true. “The people who walked in darkness have seen...
Dulcis Iesu Memoria
Painting of the Child Jesus with a crown of flowers by Carlo Dolci (1616-1686) Over forty years ago, when I was taking my first steps...
