Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
How does Herod pay homage to the Christ child? Saint Quodvultdeus reflects in an excerpt from a sermon by this bishop who was believed to be a spiritual student or “directee” of St. Augustine.
How does Herod pay homage to the Christ child? Saint Quodvultdeus reflects in an excerpt from a sermon by this bishop who was believed to be a spiritual student or “directee” of St. Augustine.
Verses from St. John of the Cross’ “Romances” form our Christmas meditation today.
Today’s solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is perfectly suited to the Advent season. Reflect with Liz Estler on short selections from “Divine Intimacy” and the “Liturgy of the Hours”.
EWTN Bookmark show host Doug Keck interviews Dan Burke on his book “The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila”, which Dan wrote with Connie Rossini.
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson answer your questions about obedience to Church teaching, prayer methods, and spiritual consolations in this Divine Intimacy Radio episode.
Why do we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross today? Saint Theodore the Studite reflects in his classic sermon “Oratio in adorationem crucis”.
What does it mean to say “Christ is the Day”? St. Maximus of Turin reflects on the Resurrection of Christ, who is truly risen. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Fr. John Bartunek explains how the term “choir” can be applied to various things in the Church — from clothing to physical structures, and even to special seating. Learn more about this term which spiritual authors sometimes refer to in their writings.
God’s love is an amazing and wonderful gift. This excerpt from an ancient letter is a wonderful reflection for this blessed season of Christmas.
Why is our Blessed Mother Mary called Our Lady of Sorrows? Find out when St. Bernard of Clairvaux reflects on this liturgical memorial.