The astonishing humility of God

As for us, it is fitting that we should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is health and life and resurrection...

The Birthday of the Chalice

Maundy Thursday We entered singing: “For us, no boasting” (Gal 6:14). No boasting, that is, of anything that is ours. For who am I and...

Saint Francesca of Rome

This painting, attributed to Antonio da Viterbo the Elder (1450-1516), depicts Saint Francesca being clothed by the Blessed Virgin in the great white veil that,...

By your word revive me

Saturday of the Third Week of Lent John 8:1-11 Excessive Mercy Today’s Gospel almost did not make it into the canon of the Scriptures; it...

Now begin the mysteries

Saint Augustine preached this morning at Matins. The eloquence, the rhythm, the depth of his homily stir one to the depths of the soul. With...