Deus, in adjutorium meum intende
Into the Heart of Today’s Gospel The Introit of today’s Mass brought us straight into the heart of the Gospel. What did we sing or,...
Saint Laurence, Deacon and Martyr
I preached this homily in 2007, and decided to post it again today. 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Psalm 111: 1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 John 12:24-26 Live...
God is in His Holy Place
La guarigione del sordomuto, Cristoforo de Predis, Milano, 1440-1486 11th Sunday After Pentecost Today’s Introit, well served by its sturdy 5th mode melody, is a...
Votive Mass of Saint Richard Gwyne, Martyr
The just shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall hope in him (63:11). Devotion: the Gift of Self One of the most distinctive characteristics of...
Only one thing is necessary
In the Benedictine calendar, today is the feast of: Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus of Bethany, Hosts of the Lord A Place of Refreshment for...