Catholic Faith
St. Mary of the Cross 1842-1909
Spiritual nourishment from her letters: I cannot tell you what a beautiful thing the will of God seems to me. For the will of God ... Read More
What changes?
“What will a man gain if he wins the whole world and ruins his life?” Jesus’ words are so appropriate for the world at this ... Read More
Vocations – “Do Something”
In these days we are focussing our prayers for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This is such a vital area ... Read More
Freeze the moment
In the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appear in the company of Jesus, whose ‘face shone like the sun’ (Matthew 17). Mountains are majestic. They can become ... Read More
Vocations Week
https://youtu.be/9ekdY5rkO3A DISCERNING A VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD / RELIGIOUS LIFE What is offered here is a prayer discernment exercise. Over seven moments there is a ... Read More
Heart revealing
I am a fan of Agatha Christie books. In one book, the detective Hercule Poirot says to his friend Hastings that it doesn’t matter whether ... Read More
Dreadful Affair
The Beheading of St John the Baptist by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes It was a horrific death, sanctioned by the State, carried out by narcissists: ... Read More