The Mystery of the Mass
What celebrations here and now take place Doth give us weighty cause for Christian joy. For from this source doth flow God’s saving grace, Which we for our salvation may employ. – But lo, what…
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The Stories That Matter: Teaching History with Catholic Principles
My earliest memories are hinged upon the love of stories. In time, I discovered that the same story-driven essence present in tales that enraptured me as a child was the undergirding of history, and it…
A-Hunting We Will Go: The Historic Heraldry and Spiritual Symbolism of the Hunt
THE HOUNDS TO THE VILLAGE WILL COME What a fine hunting day and balmy as May And the hounds to the village will come Every friend will be there and all trouble and care Will…
The Sacred Heart in NYC
Blaring horns and traffic signs, Yelling vendors, waiters seating. Amidst the noise of New York City The Sacred Heart of Christ is beating. – Downcast faces, murmurs, frowns, Ragged clothes and aching feet. Among the…
Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue: Mary's Role in the Incarnation
It’s that time of year again; time to get out the tree and all the trimmings, time to brave the crowds for some great deals for presents, time to set up the train, the village,…
Misleading Labels: Pope Francis and the Political Quandary
Conservatism, in its purest form, should be based upon a mission to preserve that which is good, true, and beautiful for posterity. Hence, it should be, by its very nature, a creative force. And all…
The Twelve Days of Christmas: Seemingly Secular, Actually Catholic!
The widely-sung carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” seems very secular. At first glance, it is about someone whose true love has given them a variety of strange and extravagant gifts over the course…
The Immaculate Conception
Author’s Note: This poem was inspired by the wonderful parish in which I grew up, Immaculate Conception in Union, Missouri. Lining the side walls of the church are eighteen stained glass windows, each depicting one…
The Diamond of England: The Mission and Martyrdom of St. Edmund Campion
St. Edmund Campion first became a major part of my life when I was assigned to read Edmund Campion: Hero of God’s Underground by Harold C. Gardiner, S.J. I was in 4th Grade at the…
Rosary Mysteries
Joyful Virgin dressed in brown Riding into that little town Your husband looks for a place to stay Your Baby is coming any day His coming will bring great delight His presence a much desired…