Silence is a hallmark of prayer in many religious traditions. It carries with it a certain awe, as if maintaining extended periods of silence were
Pope Benedict XVI saw the need for an education in silence in our time: “Ours is not an age which fosters recollection; at times one
The role Job played in the salvation of his friends may be interpreted as prefiguring both the Church and Christ. The friends, according to St.
Surely there are few more endearing characters in all biblical and literary history than Job. Mankind universally identifies with the conundrum of innocent suffering and
Lent is a time of fasting. It is a time to prepare for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the summit of the liturgical year.
Facing temptation is the plight of mankind. Jesus is a real person, and He faced temptations too. The biggest temptation for mankind is that he
What, pray, you will ask, is pulpit direction? Well, without attempting to make the matter appear complicated, it means simply that you explain the topic
“The penitent, through perfect contrition, accompanied by the desire of confession, has already obtained remission of his sins from God.” Roman Catechism, Part 2, Section
Here is a question that will leave more than a few Christians, and I will even say pious ones, perplexed: What does the Heart of
Tradition, the liturgy of the Church, and Sacred Scripture itself have given the Holy Spirit many names. He is called the Paraclete Spirit, Creator Spirit,
