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,...
True Restoration
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...
Clerical Conversations, Episode 24: President-Elect Trump
In this episode of Clerical Conversations, Bishop Donald Sanborn shares his reflections on a historic election night in the United States, and what a Trump presidency looks like from a Catholic perspective. Original Air...
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...
In Veritate, Episode 20: Self-Denial and Love of God
Our ability to do good is paralyzed if we do not deny ourselves. Praying is a great example of self-denial. Our sensual nature is opposed to prayer – it does not please the softness...
Apologetics, Episode 8: Christ’s Prophecies and Miracles
The Apologetics Series takes members through a comprehensive study on Catholic Apologetics from the book The Defense of the Catholic Church, by Francis X Doyle S.J. In this episode, Bishop Donald Sanborn shows how...
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...
