Carthusian nuns as lovers of Christ
Vocations supplement 2024 Take a risk for Christ If you have ever drunk the colourful French liqueur Chartreuse, you already have a connection to the life of the Carthusians. The order’s name and also the liqueur derive from the Chartreuse Mountains in France, where their first charterhouse – the technical name for a Carthusian monastery […]
Blistering biopic of jazz world’s self-destructive demise
Few people have names more applicable to the way they lived than Amy Winehouse. How many hours did she spend in such establishments? She died at 27, thereby becoming a member of the ‘27 Club’, an ill-fated gathering of rock legends that also included people like Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Robert Johnson, Janis […]
God’s exuberant energy
All things considered; I believe that I grew up with a relatively healthy concept of God. The God of my youth, the God that I was catechised into, was not unduly punishing, arbitrary, or judgmental. Granted, he was omnipresent so that all of our sins were noticed and noted; but, at the end of the […]
Bishop-elect’s sudden death leaves Scotland grieving
The sudden death of beloved priest and bishop-elect has united Scottish Catholics in grief, writes Ian Dunn I couldn’t believe it. A text came through Wednesday lunchtime. Fr Martin Chambers had died in his sleep the night before. He was just 59, fit and healthy, and was due to be installed as Scotland’s newest bishop… […]
The Story of a New Catholic Venerable: 18-Year-Old Angelina Pirini, a Consecrated Virgin Who Suffered for Christ
On March 14, 2024, Pope Francis authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decree on the heroic nature of the virtues of Angelina Pirini (Sala di Cesenatico, Italy, 1922 – 1940). Pope Francis gave this 18-year-old Servant of God the “Venerable” title! Angelina grew up in the simplicity and religiosity of […]
10 of the Most Popular Catholic TikTok Accounts Worth Following
TikTok, a popular social media platform with over one billion active users, has more than just silly dance videos. While it was created in Sept. 2016, some could argue it reached a new height in the United States during the COVID pandemic’s “shutdown.” Participating in trending videos became a way for people to connect during […]
Pope Francis Plans to Visit Indonesia
On March 30, 2024, the Indonesian government announced the visit of the Head of the Catholic Church to the archipelago. There will be an Apostolic Journey that will include Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (East Timor). The Holy See has confirmed the trip, which should take place from September 2 […]
A Dialogue on Liturgy in Latin: Obscurantism or Opportunity?
Theodore: The idea that “something you don’t understand is more mysterious and awesome” has been a talking point for over a thousand years. What other reason can be given for keeping the laity completely and utterly ignorant of the Church’s liturgical prayers? Longinus: That seems like a huge exaggeration to me. The faithful are certainly […]
Mattie McGrath Accuses Government of Muzzling Dissent on EU Migration Pact
Deputy Mattie McGrath, leader of the Dáil’s Rural Independent Group, has criticized the government for deliberately blocking a Dáil debate on the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, labeling the action as a “scandalous attempt to silence debate” on a critical issue. “It is a scandal that the government, with the facilitated support of ‘so-called’ independent TDs, have […]
Daily Devotional: April 17, 2024
Today is Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, the Feria, a Fourth class feast, with the liturgical color of white. In this episode: the meditation “Peace Be To You,” a preview of today’s sermon: The Symbolism of Baptism, And a quote from Archbishop Lefebvre The email version of this Devotional is a perfect companion! Subscribe to Daily […]