The Best Part of All
In the monastic calendar, today is the liturgical memorial of: Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus of Bethany, Hosts of the Lord Genesis 18:1-10a Psalm 33:2-11...
Saint Sharbel Makhlouf
Today’s Saint Saint Sharbel the Miracle-Worker has followed me from the earliest days of my monastic journey. I remember learning of his beatification at the...
The Priesthood and the Holy Face
My friend, Msgr A.B.C., was kind enough to send me from Rome today, the text of a prayer for priests composed by the recently beatified...
Our Lord Will Sanctify His Priests
Jesus, the Son of Mary, is the Eternal High Priest. As Sacrificer and as Victim, He is present and shown forth in each of His...
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
Living for the Unseen Bridegroom Moved by the Holy Spirit, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha consecrated her virginity to Christ. The strangeness of this new way of...
Listen
Thanks to Carl Dierschow and Adam Wright, I am able to present to the readers of Vultus Christi recordings of my three lectures at the...
A Gift: The Icon of Our Father Saint Benedict
On the afternoon of Saturday, 10 July, the vigil of the feast of Our Holy Father Saint Benedict, the Loper family — Dr. Tracy (an...
Thoughts on Chastity, the Joyful Virtue
The liturgy of the feast of Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr, inspired some random thoughts on chastity, the joyful virtue. Chastity leads to hope...
The Most Precious Blood
Again, this year, for my friend, Father J.K., C.PP.S., on this Feast of the Most Precious Blood. Priest of Jesus Christ, you are forever marked...
Duquesne’s Chapel: Before and After
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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...