St. Rupert of Salzburg

Rupert lived in the eighth century during the time of Childebert III, King of the Franks. He was born of a noble family, and is said to have been pious and devout. His manner was upstanding and he was always truthful. He became Bishop of Worms and was well known for his piety. Many came […]

Day 86: The Real Presence of God (2022)

Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today’s readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. […]

Jesuit Martyrs and the Tudor Terror

Editor’s note: The following in an exclusive excerpt from Joseph Pearce’s new book, Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England (Ignatius Press). —— In October 1588, a few short weeks after the defeat […]

The Prodigal Son and the Kiss of Mercy and Truth

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” ca. 1667 SCRIPTURES & ART: Our familiarity with the parable of the Prodigal Son can dull our perception of just how radical this Father’s love is.