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...

For All of Us There Exists a Path to Bethlehem

Here is the official English-language translation of Pope Benedict XVI’s magnificent homily, delivered in Italian during the Mass in the Night of the Nativity of...

In Time for Christmastide Reading

Just published by Zacchaeus Press! I recommend The Mystery of Joseph to every reader of Vultus Christi. Part One of the book reflects on the...

Ember Friday in Advent

Restore the Ember Days For the second time this week, we celebrated a special pre-dawn Advent Mass in candlelight. Having anticipated Matins last evening, we...