Canonized Twelve Years Ago: A Patron of Parish Priests
Saint Gaetano Catanoso Gaetano Catanoso was born on 14 February 1879 in Chorio di San Lorenzo, Reggio Calabria, Italy. His parents, prosperous landowners, were exemplary...
Holy Innocents
Rubens’ Virgin and Child surrounded by a wreath of chubby, pink Innocents (c. 1618) is delightful. Notice the almost mischievous smile of Baby Jesus. Does...
A Sunday Adoration
I adore Thee who art present here before me. I adore Thee with all the love of my heart. I adore Thee humbly. I adore...
Hoc Est Hodie
Pope Benedict XVI is a master of mystagogical catechesis. This homily for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper probes the words of institution and consecration...
The Origins of the Priesthood in the Church
I am in awe of the Holy Father’s homilies at the Chrism Mass and at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. These are inspired words....
HOLY FATHER: A SPECIAL YEAR FOR PRIESTS
VATICAN CITY, 16 MAR 2009 (VIS) – This morning in the Vatican the Holy Father received members of the Congregation for the Clergy, who are...
Pope John Paul II, Intercessor for Priests
A priest said yesterday that since he began reciting daily this prayer to the Servant of God Pope John Paul II, he has received everything...
So, what do you do all day?
Daffodils Blooming Under the Chapel Window Some folks do wonder what I do all day. This week I am especially blessed to have two priests...
Novena of the Holy Face of Jesus
A Day Rich in Graces • Today, February 15th, is Sexagesima Sunday. In Rome the stational church is the Basilica of Saint Paul-Outside-the-Walls. This is...
Let your foot wear out the threshold of His doors
This morning at the Third Nocturn of Vigils, Saint Augustine offered a splendid commentary on today’s Gospel. I will hold it in my heart all...
Christus apparuit nobis
The Epiphany of the Lord Today is the festival of adoration par excellence. The venite, adoremus of the Invitatory antiphon, sung again to the same...
The Beauty of God Shining on the Face of Christ
The mystery of the Face of Christ is a constant motif in the writings and teachings of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Again, at...
Give Us Priests Who Are On Fire
Our friends at WorldPriest offer the following reflection on this prayer dear to Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face: Saint...