Church buildings are sacred places in which people hope to become closer to God. The notion of “sacred place” has existed throughout human history and is the reason temples were […]
Jesus always challenged the ways and attitudes of the Pharisee. Those who make a show of their “piety” or who put greater weight on rigid religious laws at the expense […]
A highly educated and fluid author, St. Luke has his feast day on Tuesday. He also wrote the Acts of the Apostles, the history of the early Church and played […]
A vast Ottoman navy was poised to invade Europe in 1571. The Christian forces had already suffered numerous defeats as the Ottomans expanded across the Mediterranean. Putting his support behind a […]
Founded in the UK by the charity Age Concern, Grandparent’s Day has been celebrated on the first Sunday in October since 2008. It gives us a chance to reflect on […]
This week on Thursday we honour the three archangels named in Scripture: Michael (in Daniel, Jude and Revelation), Gabriel (in Daniel and Luke), and Raphael (in Tobit). In Scripture we […]
Religious symbols have power. In John’s gospel, Jesus painted an interesting parallel between two striking images: the bronze serpent and the cross. Both were symbols of horrible death and evil. […]
The birth of Mary cannot be separated from the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Contemplation of one, leads to contemplation of the other. The Immaculate Conception recognises that as part […]
Ancient society existed upon reputation as much as brute force. This was evident with the passion of John the Baptist whose memorial day falls on Monday. In Mark 6, […]