For November 1 (Solemnity of All Saints), November 7, November 14, November 21 (Christ the King Sunday), and November 28 All Saints’ Day – November 1, 2021 Readings: Rv 7:2–4, 9–14 • Ps 24:1bc–2, 3–4ab, 5–6 • 1 Jn 3:1–3 • Mt 5:1–12a bib … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2021
On Prayer: Mine and Yours
A Reflection and a Poem
October 28, 2021 by David B. Wester
St. Luke doesn’t tell us who asked the question.[1. St. Luke 11:1.] I take that to mean that it could have been any one of Jesus’ followers that day in Judea. “Teach us to pray” — that was the question. Just as a follower follows, this disci … [Read more...]
Drama and the Divine Mercy: The Life of Fr. Sopocko
October 28, 2021 by Dr. Wanda Skowronska, PhD
While many have heard of the Divine Mercy devotion and Saint Faustina, few have heard of Fr. Michał Sopoćko (So-poch-ko, now Blessed), the Polish priest who first transmitted the Divine Mercy message to the world. He commissioned the Divine … [Read more...]
“Amoris Laetitia”: A Clarion Call for a Healthier Clergy
October 28, 2021 by Msgr. Frank Chiodo
One of the often missed points in Amoris Laetitia (chapter 6, §203) is the Holy Father’s reference to the importance of improving the psycho-affective development of future priests. I am convinced that this is long overdue. Having been a … [Read more...]
Post-Exorcism Care: A Suggested Program of Pastoral Care for Liberated Persons
October 28, 2021 by Pedro Vega
The Son of God was revealed for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8).[1. Every biblical citation is from the New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition of the Bible found at Biblegateway.com unless noted … [Read more...]
Christ’s Corona Is Our Corona
October 28, 2021 by Robert V. Thomann, DMin, PhD
The COVID story pales in comparison to the infectious disease of faith which the Church is experiencing. While this disease of the faith seems to be widely known, it is not widely acknowledged; while it is widely recognized, it is not … [Read more...]
Book Reviews – October 2021
October 28, 2021 by Book Reviews
The Burden of Betrayal: Non-Offending Priests and the Clergy Child Sexual Abuse Scandals. By Barry O’Sullivan. Reviewed by Christopher Siuzdak. (skip to review) Our Lady of Hope: The Soul of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. By Patrick C … [Read more...]
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