Sacred Music Colloquium
I am happy indeed to be participating in the Sacred Music Colloquium XX. The week is very promising. Now, if only Jane Fulthorpe were here!...
The Priest With Jesus
I am quite overwhelmed by the abundance and theological density of the Holy Father’s homilies, discourses, and writings. It is a privilege and a grace...
Preparation and Thanksgiving
Father Paul Gunter’s article (published on Zenit) must be put into the hands of every priest and, from there, pass into his heart. How many...
Here all week!
Here are the classes that I will be teaching: What is Liturgical Theology? I. What is it? (Tuesday) This session will approach the Sacred Liturgy...
From a new found friend in Ireland
I just received this grand letter (in the form of a comment) from Eamonn Giblin, a native of Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, Ireland, a place dear...
Sacrifice, Transubstantiation, and Real Presence
The Holy Father Teaches The Holy Father’s June 17th address to the Convention of the Diocese of Rome on the Mystery of the Most Holy...
Heroic Confidence in the Midst of Impossibilities
June 17th is the dies natalis of Marie-Adèle Garnier, Mother Mary of St. Peter, Foundress of the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of...
Feast of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus
Feast Instituted by Benedict XV On 9 November 1921, Pope Benedict XV instituted the feast of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus to be celebrated on...
Prayer to Mary, the Sacerdotal Virgin
Marked by the priestly piety of the school of Bérulle, Pope Saint Pius X was singularly favourable to the invocation of Our Blessed Lady under...
Praying Against the Heathen
This morning I offered the Votive Mass Against the Heathen, also known as the Mass for the Defense of the Church. The lovely image depicts...
Priests: First Builders of the Civilization of Love
Here is the Angelus Message given by the Holy Father today, Sunday, 13 June, 2010: Dear brothers and sisters! Conclusion of the Year for Priests...
Multiply Upon Us Thy Mercy
Illumination and Healing On this Sunday within the Octave of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Third Sunday after Pentecost, the liturgy is of an...
A Summons to Purification and to Joy
HOMILY OF THE MASS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CELEBRATED BY HIS HOLINESS, POPE BENEDICT XVI AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS,...
The Father’s Will
This is the fourth in a series of commentaries on Pope Benedict XVI’s Consecration of Priests to the Maternal Heart of Mary. I am writing...
Priest and Victim on the Altar of the Cross
Pope Benedict XVI Apostolic Journey to Cyprus 5 June 2010 In this Year for Priests, let me address a special word to the priests present...
This Day Was Chosen
The transfer of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ to Sunday by the Bishops of the United States is unfortunate; it effectively...
Praying Over the Act of Consecration
I began this morning a little commentary on the Holy Father’s Consecration of Priests to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. I will have to post...
Impossible to Man’s Powers, But Not To God’s
All Priest In recalling the holiness of Saint Philip, it occurs to me that it was essentially this: he was all priest. He was always...
Do Not Tire of Visiting Us
Tonight, at least, I have no words to express what I perceive to be the significance of this Act of Consecration in the context of...
Saint Lydia Purpuraria
Sixth Monday of Paschaltide Acts 16:11-15 John 15:26–16:4 Three Fundamental Values Saint Luke’s account of the conversion of Lydia Purpuraria (the dealer in purple stuffs)...