Paenitentiam Ad Vitam
The Benedictine abbot in the photo, an Irishman, is Blessed Columba Marmion (1858-1923). Upon the recommendation of a Trappist Father, I started reading Abbot Marmion...
Living the “Totus Tuus”
Totus tuus ego sum et omnia mea Tua sunt. Accipio te in mea omnia. Praebe mihi cor Tuum, Maria. I am all thine, and all...
Father Schmemann on Masses in Yankee Stadium
When I first read The Journals of Father Alexander Schmemann, 1973-1983, about eight years ago, I was struck by Father Schmemann’s commentary on the Masses...
Verba vitae aeternae habes
Third Saturday of Paschaltide Acts 9:31-42 John 6:60-69 Paschaltide With Mary There is a particular grace attached to the celebration of these Saturdays of the...
Immolated on the Altar
Third Friday of Paschaltide Memorial of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Acts 9:1-20 John 6:52-59 Saint Stanislaus We celebrate today the feast of Saint Stanislaus,...