A Torch Lifted High
A Translation and a Commentary In July 2011 I translated this extraordinary page from the writings of Catherine de Bar, Mother Mectilde du Saint-Sacrement (1614-1698),...
Learning How to Die
Death on Maundy Thursday We shall celebrate tomorrow (March 21st) the feast of the Transitus of Our Blessed Father Saint Benedict. Blessed Schuster, in his...
Praying to Saint Joseph for Silverstream Priory
O glorious Saint JOSEPH, thou art our advocate and our defender, our father and our friend, who on the word of the angel speaking to...
A Priest’s Prayer to Saint Joseph
O glorious Saint Joseph, I take thee this day as my advocate and defender, my counselor and my friend. Open thy heart to me as...
Propter diversorum infirmitatibus (XXXIX)
CHAPTER XXXIX. Of the Measure of Food 18 Mar. 18 July. 17 Nov. We think it sufficient for the daily meal, whether at the sixth...