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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Liz Estler January 13, 2019 1 Comment

Why is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord so important? Find out when Liz Estler reflects on the Church’s celebration today.

Dedication of Saint John Lateran

Liz Estler November 9, 2018 No Comments

Why is the feast of the dedication of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran so important to the Church and its Catholicity? Find out when Liz Estler presents an excerpt from a catechetical instruction by Saint Cyril of Jerusalem.

Feast of Sts Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels

Liz Estler September 29, 2018 3 Comments

What do the names of the three archangels mean? Find out when St. Gregory the Great reflects on this wonderous feast day.

On the Birth of Mary – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dan Burke September 8, 2018 2 Comments

Why is it right to celebrate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary? Find out when St. Andrew of Crete reflects on this feast of the Church today.

July 27, 2018: Question and Answer – Liturgy of the Hours and Discernment of God’s Voice

Dan Burke July 27, 2018 1 Comment

Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer questions about praying the Liturgy of the Hours, discerning God’s voice in prayer, and the definition of contemplation.

Peter and Paul, Apostles – Solemnity

Liz Estler June 29, 2018 4 Comments

Liz Estler reflects briefly on the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul and their solemnity today.

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Dan Burke June 24, 2018 2 Comments

Meditate on Saint Augustine of Hippo’s famous comparison of Jesus Christ and Saint John the Baptist, the Word made flesh and the Great Forerunner, and Precursor, of the Word.