Fiat mihi secundum Verbum tuum
Homily Pronounced at the Funeral Mass of Mother Jeanne-Françoise de l’Assomption, née Jeanne–Marie Eugénie Fournier, of the Congregation of the Benedictines of Jesus Crucified on...
Pope Benedict XVI on Saint Tarcisius, Martyr
In our proper Benedictine calendar, today is the feast of Saint Tarcisius, martyr of the Most Holy Eucharist. Pope Benedict XVI spoke of Saint Tarcisius...
An Irish Priest for Priests
August 16th, 1917: The Anniversary of Father William Doyle, S.J. When Father Willie Doyle entered my life, something happened. It was the beginning of one...
Blessing of Herbs and Flowers
Christians of both East and West have, from very early times, blessed herbs and fruit on the Feast of the Assumption. Thus blessed, these creatures...
An Assumption Homily
Assumpta Est Maria Assumpta est Maria in caelum, gaudent angeli, laudantes benedicunt Dominum! Mary has been taken up into heaven; the angels rejoice and, praising,...