Excerpts from ARCIC statement "The Gift of Authority" 41. In every age Christians have said "Amen" to Christ's prom...

Saint Michael, prince of the heavenly hosts, conqueror of the infernal dragon, you received from God the strength and power to destroy throu...

I was going to write up a summary, but then I realized that Fr. Heidt already did, so I recommend his reports. Here is the one on Bishop Dun...

I love Mark Steyn's quick wit, as well as his insight which sometimes make things clear. I have been thinking about a point he made the...

The Crucifixion at Assisi by Giotto. From the Preface of the Cross: ". . . on the wood of the Cross, thou gavest salvation unto mankind...

The Nativity of the Virgin Mary by Giotto. Collect for the Nativity of Mary We beseech thee, O Lord, pour into our hearts the abundance of t...

As I begin to work on this newsletter, I’m told that it is the hottest day of the year in this part of Texas (106°). It certainly seems like...

In response to Judge Vaughn Walker's overturning of California's Proposition 8 in his ruling on Perry v Schwarzenegger issued today...

What do you do when you are totally stumped by a question? Like Richard Dawkins, you answer the question you wished you had been asked (no m...

I remember remarking to someone that S. Clement's in Philadelphia used to have a statement on their website that the Catechism of the C...

I was quite taken with this custom-designed green solemn vestment set (click image to enlarge) from Watts & Co in London. I say that if...

Just by looking?

1. One true Church. Ah, ah, ah. 2. Two natures in the one person of Christ. 3. Three Persons in the triune Godhead. 4. Four Evangelists. Ah,...

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Have you ever noticed that our national anthem is a q...

St. Gabriel the Achangel (the "Strength of God") appeared to the blessed Virgin Mary, saying "Hail, full of grace!" ...