Family Life in the School of Saint Benedict
Last 25 July, our Oblate Brother Gregory (Marco da Vinha) began his blog, Inclina aurem cordis tui, with this introduction: I’d like to welcome whoever...
La Madre on Saint Mary Magdalene
This may be something that happens somewhere between late middle and old age but, increasingly, I find myself recalling things read when I was in...
The Benedicto–lantern
This pumpkin was carved by Andrew Maich, an Army medic living in Alabama with his wife Katie and three young children. Andrew said he was...
Father Benedict Joseph Groeschel, C.F.R.
The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal issued the following statement concerning the death of their beloved Father Benedict Joseph Groeschel on the eve of the...
Hope in darkness
From Hopes to Hope Many years ago, as I was standing in the rain in front of the grotto at Lourdes on a cold February...
Into the Secret Harbor
An Endorsement Once again, I want to endorse Secret Harbor — Portus Secretioris, a blog that is, quite simply, the fruit of assiduous lectio divina...
Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs
Tomorrow, the feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian, is Lisa Hoffer’s 50th birthday. Born under the protection of the Holy Physicians, Lisa pursues their vocation....
Trentotto anni di messa!
For The Reverend Monsignor Arthur B. Calkins on the 38th Anniversary of His Ordination to the Holy Priesthood: The Holy Spirit will honour Mary and,...
Fra Leone and Nuestra Señora de la Expectación
Monsignor Patrick Brankin was kind enough to remind me that the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Zapopan in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico is dedicated to the...
Ecce quam bonum et quam jucundum
What do these Catholic bloggers do when they meet? Pray. Sing. Talk. Eat. Pray. Sing. Talk. Eat. Did I mention the singing? This photo of...
A New Priest of the Pierced Heart of Christ
. . . Having completed His sacrifice, and giving up His spirit, the side of Christ is pierced and out flowed blood and water. It...
Woundedness
Terry’s commentary on Jacob’s struggle is magnificent. Read the whole text at Abbey–Roads2. This wrestling in the night can also suggest the spiritual combat involved...
Blessed Anna Maria Taigi, Wife and Mother
Let Thy gracious favour, we beseech Thee, O Lord, sustain Thy faithful, that those whom Thou hast instructed by the example of the virtues of...
Happy Birthday, Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Cast into the furnace of love, the Heart of Jesus, all your anxieties, your trials, your fears, so that He may burn them away. Mother...
A Catholic Pilgrim’s Progress
And it shall come to pass after this, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall...
Ecce quam bonum et quam jucundum
Last week this distinguished group of clergy bloggers met for discussion and refreshment in the piazza del Pantheon. From right to left: Michael, seminarian at...
Happy Anniversary, Monsignor!
Thirty–Seven Years of Mass I am dedicating this special entry to my friend Monsignor Arthur Burton Calkins on the 37th anniversary of his ordination to...
The Rosary Revives the Soul
A Guest from the Irish College The Reverend Mr. Bernard Healy of the Pontifical Irish College visited me today. He was interested in seeing the...
The Geraghty Family Visits Santa Croce
Today I had the pleasure of welcoming Brian Geraghty, studying here in Rome with Loyola University, and his parents visiting from San Francisco. Mr. Geraghty...