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....
Let us love the friends of the King
This 15th century painting of the miraculous Mass of Pope Saint Gregory the Great is in the Church of Sant’Andrea in Palermo, Sicily. Above, we...
Benedict XVI on Priestly Holiness
Heartfelt and Total Adherence to a New Form of Life The missionary dimension of the priesthood is born from the priest’s sacramental configuration to Christ....
On the Threshold of the Great Week
Saturday in Passiontide Ezekiel 37:21-28 Jeremiah 31 John 11:45-56 Mother of Sorrows, Keeper of the Door There is on Mount Athos a greatly venerated icon...
Eia, Mater, Fons Amoris
Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent Commemoration of the Sorrowful Compassion of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Virgin of Sorrows is the Portress of...