Pope Francis and pacifism: A perspective from Poland

The most recent statements of Pope Francis regarding the Russian military aggression against Ukraine must be causing bigger and bigger confusion not only among the faithful of the Catholic Church, but also among members of […]

LENTCAzT 2022 – 29: Wednesday 4th Week of Lent – In mediana

Daily 5 minute podcast to encourage you in your Lenten discipline. COLLECT: St. Mennas STATION: St Paul’s outside the walls TODAY: We hear about this super important day in the journey of the ancient catechumens into the Church. St. Augustine … Read More →

Day 89: Israel’s Cycle of Disobedience (2022)

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we’ll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today’s readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and […]

St. John Climacus

John of Climacus was born in Syria around 525. The name Climacus comes from the title of a famous book he wrote called The Climax (or The Ladder of Perfection). His true surname is Scholasticus. When John was only sixteen, he decided to leave his secular life and enter into a life of solitude. There […]