A story about the prophet Elisha can give us peace in the storms — even political ones.
Monsignor Pope takes up the topic of humility in prayer as St. Teresa of Avila presents it in her treatise The Way of Perfection.
Lessons from the life of St. Francis
On this Feast Day of St. Matthew, we must acknowledge a great mercy in Jesus’ call. As a tax collector, Matthew was considered a great sinner. In fact, the term “tax collector” was a biblical euphemism for great sinner. Yet despite this, Jesus called him to be an Apostle. In our times, many set mercy
Monsignor Pope explains that most people today link hedonism with sexual excess and perhaps drinking. But Hedonism is a far wider notion and it is why St. Paul said: We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles (1 For 1:23).
Monsignor Charles Pope takes a look at some “hard truths that will set us free.”
John’s hurried journey to the empty tomb on Easter morning took him to a greater destination: belief. Monsignor Charles Pope reflects on the Gospel.
“In a disenchanted age, we need to rediscover the glory of enchantment, of mystery. There is more than meets the eye. Things are deeper, richer, and higher than we can ever fully imagine.” — Monsignor Charles Pope
“Yes, the prophets and the teachings must be attended to; they are like a lamp shining in a dark place. But there comes a moment when those teachings are confirmed and a greater light dawns, the Morning Star rises in our hearts.” Monsignor Charles Pope
Monsignor Charles Pope offers an encouraging perspective on these troubling times. We must remember that we do not stand alone.
