The five apparitions of the risen Jesus on Paschal Sunday
During the traditional liturgy of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass the priest faces the people five times by turning around towards…
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The Sabbath day, and Christ‘s descent into Sheol
“But God will ransom my soul from the grasp of Sheol; indeed, he will receive me.“ Psalm 49: 16 “He was put…
Mordecai, and Saint Joseph
When the moon was full two weeks ago, it was Purim. On the weekend before Purim I read the book of Esther…
The lance of Saint Longinus, and the power of the blood of Christ
“Longinus was the centurion who with other soldiers stood by the Lord‘s cross, and who by Pilate‘s order pierced Christ‘s side with…
Offering “the first-fruits“ when rising in the morning with St Francis de Sales and St John Cassian
“One who fears the Lord will accept his discipline; those who get up early will win his favour.“ Ecclesiasticus 31: 14 “Thou…
Revisiting St Francis de Sales – advice on how to relax
“(True devotion) embraces and discovers meaning in the little things: food and dress, work and relaxation, love and parenthood (…).“ Totum Amoris…
Revisiting St Francis de Sales – advice on how to do our work
Just recently the Holy Father published the apostolic letter Totum Amoris est, and it‘s about a saint whose feast day was celebrated…
The Magi according to the Golden Legend
As the Octave of the feast of Epiphany is still unfolding, it is not at all too late to take a look…