Without Me…
“In order to understand how fundamental it is for the development of the Christian life to strive to acquire and maintain peace of heart, the first thing of which we must be convinced is...
Category: Restoration Reader
Ero Cras
Imagine yourself transported from the Old World where Christmas was always richly celebrated with centuries-old Catholic traditions and for the full Yuletide to the glitzy United States of the 50s. Where did Advent Go?...
A King, A Battle, and Becoming Little
Return to Order has a wonderful piece on the recently departed King Kigeli V of Rwanda, a devout Catholic and political exile. The Passing of a King by John Horvat II speaks to the...
Catching Flies and Learning from Salmon
You have to admit, there are times when the thought of martyrdom is pretty appealing, and not just because of the spiritual benefits. Suffer a huge amount of pain and then it’s all over,...
Deo Gratias!
Today is the national holiday of Thanksgiving in the U.S., a day filled with an epic turkey feast and rife with opportunities to voice your gratefulness for God’s goodness. But where does this tradition...
San Juan de la Cruz
The flames of Republican bonfires in Toledo were deprived of touching the precious documents that were saved by an Englishman to whom the Carmelite monks entrusted their care. Joseph Pearce’s piece, The Man Who...
Life Denied, Unmerited Gifts, and Silence
Offered first for your perusal is a short documentary about the effects of the legalization of so-called physician assisted suicide entitled Compassion and Choice DENIED. Written and directed by Jennifer Lahl and posted on...
Whence the Queen?
Do you know who inspired the most powerful piece in the most famous game ever? Spain’s Catholic Chess Queen by Meghan Ferrara on Regina will tell you who she is and the fascinating history...
Perspective
Mr Jason Craig at Those Catholic Men has an excellent piece on the indispensable role each generation plays for the next. Dear Men, Without You Boys CANNOT Be Virtuous – Here’s What to Do...
The Poor Souls
November, the month of the Poor Souls, is upon us! A Catholic Life provides a brief history of the celebration of All Souls’ Day and of praying for the dead. Included are the details...
