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The Church may have older roots in northern Europe than heretofore thought. (Tim Newcomb/Popular Mechanics) An 1,800-year-old silver amulet discovered buried in a Frankfurt, Germany, grave, still next to the chin of the man who wore it, has 18 lines of … Continue reading → The post ‘The Frankfurt Inscription’ May Force a Rewrite of Northern…

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The Feast of the Epiphany commemorates three mysteries at once: the adoration of the Magi, the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, and the Marriage Feast at Cana. Don’t take my word for it. Let the traditional Latin liturgy … Continue reading → The post The Three Mysteries of the Epiphany are Nuptial Mysteries…

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St. Raymond of Pennafort, Patron Saint of Canonists (Feast day – January 7) Born in Spain, St. Raymond was a relative of the King of Aragon. From childhood he had a tender love and devotion to the Blessed Mother. He finished his studies at an early age, and became a famous teacher. He then gave…

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WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Washington, and has appointed Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, as his successor. The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2025, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio…

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When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. (Mt 2:9-10) Scripture could not be any clearer about just how happy these magi are upon seeing the light which has pointed their way…

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As we step into 2025, it is hard not to reflect on the multitude of challenges we have had to overcome this past year. Ranging from political tensions to economic uncertainties along with personal obstacles, 2024 has been a difficult year for many people. Most of us have been looking forward to the coming New…

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Reading 1 1 John 3:22–4:6 Beloved: We receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his commandments remain in…

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When Alfred Bessette came to the Holy Cross Brothers in 1870, he carried with him a note from his pastor saying, “I am sending you a saint.” The Brothers found that difficult to believe. Chronic stomach pains had made it impossible for Alfred to hold a job very long and since he was a boy…

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St. John Neumann was born in 1811 in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). He felt called to the priesthood at a young age and traveled to the United States when there were few priests to serve the growing Catholic population. Ordained in New York, he worked tirelessly in rural parishes, often walking miles to visit…

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Reading I Isaiah 60:1-6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!  Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance….

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