The Dawn of the Day of the Sun: Benediction and a Marian Antiphon
Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament and an antiphon to Our Lady on Saturday prepare us for the Sunday celebration and unite our two great loves, Christ and Mary, in one moment of the week.
Jesus’ example in honouring mothers
The 12th of this month, the second Sunday of May, we'll be celebrating mothers on that annual celebration of Mothers' Day. Let’s look at the way Jesus praised his mother.
Our need for purity to connect with the Paraclete
Many years ago, I heard someone pray this prayer: “O Jesus, remove the unclean scab of sensual corruption that covers my heart, so that I can feel and readily follow the breath of the Paraclete in my soul.” These words can help us understand how God wants us to celebrate the feast of Pentecost that this year falls on Sunday 19th May.
Combat, Closeness, Mission (2): You Make the Path By Walking
For a Christian, Heaven is always just around the corner: life is at once a journey and a destination.
Combat, Closeness, Mission (1): "Choose Life"
The first chapter of a new series on the path to holiness, an adventure in which it is not only about "giving" but, above all, "receiving."
April Recollection Kit (2024)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
As in a Film: A Perfume with Eternal Value
At the anointing in Bethany, Mary wanted to bid Jesus farewell and show her affection for Him in a way that would last through the centuries.
Go and Do Likewise (IV): Called to Listen
In a world where communication holds significant importance and it's just a click away, genuine dialogue can become increasingly difficult to achieve. Here too, Christians have the example of Jesus, who actively engages with those who hold different beliefs, embracing individuals irrespective of any disagreements or errors.
Fasting will draw you closer to God
Once a year Christians spend forty days preparing for Easter. To imitate our Lord’s fast in the desert, the early Christians fasted from food and drink in the traditional fashion. This meant having only one meal a day.









