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Raphael's Disputation of the Holy Sacrament is perhaps the only complete earthly image we have of a heavenly reality: Jesus Christ risen and glorious yet remains 'God with us'. He is Emmanuel, the miracle of the Incarnation, now the miracle of Transubstantiation. The same Holy Spirit who brought us Jesus through His spouse, the Virgin… Continue reading Corpus Christi, Risen and Glorious, Still Emmanuel

"People, both those who label themselves liberals or conservatives or whatever, just don’t get Pope Francis…..because they still don’t understand that he is a Jesuit; and his tactics are Ignatian-Jesuit."

"I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 The internet is full of voices, many despaired, over Ireland's overwhelming vote to overturn the law protecting their tiny, pre-born citizens from abortion. The… Continue reading No Hope for Ireland. (Or is there?)

Obnoxious! I was accused of being obnoxious! I was accused of being an obnoxious Pope defender.  And it was a much loved Priest friend (not my confessor/spiritual director) doing the accusing. It wasn't the first time the accusation had been hurled at me. Nor was it the first time the accusation had been hurled at… Continue reading A Time to Change

Back in March, Pope Francis decided that we would have a new memorial feast to celebrate Mary, and the Congregation of Divine Worship issued the decree for the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church,  and placed it on the liturgical calendar for the Monday following Pentecost Sunday. The same Congregation said that the feast was to… Continue reading Pope Francis Decreed Something New!