The Cross and the Face of Christ
Here is the homily that I preached at Knock on Saturday, 14 September in the Chapel of the Apparition. Glory in the Cross “It is...
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Maria Bambina Unto us a little girl is born; unto us a daughter is given. “The Holy Spirit will come upon her, and the power...
But quick–eyed Love drew nearer to me
In the Presence of Love There are souls for whom philosophical concepts are unintelligible, for whom theological words are hollow and meaningless, for whom the...
O Mother of God, obtain mercy for us
Tomorrow, using a prayer inspired by the Act of Consecration composed by Berthe Petit (1870-1943), the Bishops of Syria will make a solemn consecration of...
De profundis
Coming Out of the Depths It sometimes happens that youthful souls allured by the poisonous glamour of sin, or even souls long tormented by deeply rooted...
Sleepless in Stamullen
Last Night Last night I found myself lying awake. Not good. I was worrying about — you guessed it — finances. There are bills to...
Humiliations (LVIII:1)
Chapter LVIII. Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. Afterwards let him go into the Novitiate, where he...
In obedience and humiliations (LVIII:1)
Chapter LVIII. Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. Afterwards let him go into the Novitiate, where he...
An Urgent Call from the Holy Father
Here is a Vatican translation of the Pope Francis’ address this morning, given before and after praying the midday Angelus with the faithful gathered in...
Supplica to Blessed Vladimir Ghika
Monsignor Vladimir Ghika, priest and martyr, was beatified yesterday, 31 August 2013, in Bucarest, Romania. His liturgical feast is fixed on May 16th, the date...
Blessed Vladimir Ghika
Joy in Heaven and on Earth The beatification of the Romanian Prince, Monsignor Vladimir Ghika, martyr, took place this morning in Bucharest, Romania. I have,...
The most convincing of sermons
In a Holy Fear Holy Mass celebrated worthily, reverently, and carefully is itself the most convincing of sermons. The priest who stands before the altar...
Prepare to Disappear
Birth, Passion, Death The Church gives us two feastdays of Saint John the Baptist each year: the first on June 24th to mark his nativity,...
The Unceasing Prayer of the Church
Chapter LVIII. Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. Afterwards let him go into the Novitiate, where he...
Fervent in the Work of God
Chapter LVIII. Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. Afterwards let him go into the Novitiate, where he...
Whether he is truly seeking God (LVIII:1)
Chapter LVIII. Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. Afterwards let him go into the Novitiate, where he...
The Master of Novices (LVIII:1)
Chapter LVIII. Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. Afterwards let him go into the Novitiate, where he...
Prepare thy soul for temptation
Chapter LVIII. Of the Discipline of Receiving Brethren into Religion 11 Apr. 11 Aug. 11 Dec. To him that newly cometh to change his life,...
Fourth Letter to Wilfrid on Prayer
My dear Wilfrid, The Holy Ghost and the Sacred Liturgy It has been some time since my last letter. I was very touched when you...
Praying to the Mother of God for Ireland
Ancient Irish Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary In preparation for the consecration of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, announced for August 15th...