One is not enough: Why new bishops need ‘co-consecrator’ bishops
On March 26, 2001, Archbishop Charles Chaput laid hands on Father José H. Gomez and recited a prayer of consecration. At that moment, Father Gomez received the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders. He became an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Denver. Chaput was his chief consecrator — but not his only consecrator. […]
Saint of the day: Hermann Contractus
St. Hermann was born on February 18, 1013, in Altshausen. He was born crippled, and was unable to move without assistance. He struggled greatly to learn how to read and write, but he kept going, displaying a strong will and remarkable intelligence. At the age of 7, his father, Count Woverad II, sent Hermann to […]
Meet the new goddess, same as the old goddess
A few weeks ago, I spoke at the annual convention of the G.K. Chesterton Society. The theme of the conference was St. Francis, since this year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Chesterton’s classic book on the medieval saint. In the course of his presentation, Dale Ahlquist, the president of the society, drew […]
Ten Biblical Meditations for Making a Good Confession
One of the greatest blessings and gifts that flow out of the Sacred Heart of Our Lord is a mercy that is expressed most deeply through the Sacrament of Confession. This Sacrament is also sometimes called the Sacrament of Pardon, Reconciliation, Penance, as well as Sacrament of God’s Mercy. Words that produce inexplicable peace, joy, […]