Saint Laurence, Deacon and Martyr
I preached this homily in 2007, and decided to post it again today. 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Psalm 111: 1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 John 12:24-26 Live...
God is in His Holy Place
La guarigione del sordomuto, Cristoforo de Predis, Milano, 1440-1486 11th Sunday After Pentecost Today’s Introit, well served by its sturdy 5th mode melody, is a...
Let us sing the praises of Mary ever Virgin
From a Sermon delivered at the Council of Ephesus, by St Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Hail, Mary, Mother of God,...
He then returned to his book
From the Nine Ways of Prayer of St Dominic, Priest Dominic was zealous and filled with the spirit of devotion which he drew from the...
Where everything is important, significant, and divine
From the Writings of St Peter Julian Eymard, Priest The Church presents herself before us with the words of Jesus on her lips; she repeats...
Saturday in the IX Week after Pentecost,
From the Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Do not, O bishops, keep any such observances about legal and natural purgations, as thinking you are defiled...
Already I loved you
From a Sermon by St Alphonsus Maria Ligouri, Bishop & Doctor of the Church All holiness and perfection of soul lies in our love for...
Votive Mass of Saint Richard Gwyne, Martyr
The just shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall hope in him (63:11). Devotion: the Gift of Self One of the most distinctive characteristics of...
Saint Peter’s Chains
From a Sermon by St John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Nothing is so glorious as a bond for Christ’s sake, as the...
At Holywell
I am in Wales, having crossed the Irish Sea yesterday by ferry boat, the Jonathan Swift. The crossing lasted less than two hours. Tomorrow I...
Only one thing is necessary
In the Benedictine calendar, today is the feast of: Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus of Bethany, Hosts of the Lord A Place of Refreshment for...
SS. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
Invitatory The God who conversed with men: * O come, let us adore. Hymn, Redditum luci, Dominus vocante Sing of the first fruits of the...
Wednesday in the IX Week after Pentecost
From a Homily by St John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Truly, the just man is bold as a lion; for he stood...
The blessed Elias: a type of the Saviour
From a Sermon by St Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Brethren dearly beloved, in the Lessons which are now being read to us...
La Madre on Saint Mary Magdalene
This may be something that happens somewhere between late middle and old age but, increasingly, I find myself recalling things read when I was in...
The Word has also come to me
CHAPTER XLII. That no one may speak after Compline 21 Mar. 21 July. 20 Nov. Monks should love silence at all times, but especially during...
Mary Ann O’Driscoll, R.I.P.
“I couldn’t really explain it in words but Liberia made me feel so close to God. My first time on the mission was so difficult;...
Birthday of Mother Yvonne-Aimée de Jésus
The Anniversary of a Heavenly Friend Tomorrow, July 16th is the 114th birthday of one of my dearest heavenly friends: Mother Marie–Yvonne-Aimée de Jésus (Yvonne...
St Bonaventure & the Wholly Flaming Fire
Today we keep the feast of Saint Bonaventure, Doctor of the Church. The Seraphic Doctor counsels us wisely: Question grace, not instruction; desire, not intellect;...
Pope Benedict XVI on Saint Benedict
On 9 April 2008, in his General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI presented the patron of his pontificate, our own father, Saint Benedict. Re–reading Pope Benedict’s...