Pope Francis personally endorses two new books co-authored by Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo and Father Rich Conlin to mark the announcement of the soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis - 27 April 2025, Divine Mercy Sunday - for adults and kids, available on … [Read more...]
Introduction Jean-Pierre Torrell’s Saint Thomas Aquinas: The Person and His Work provides a profound and nuanced exploration of Aquinas’s life, situating his theological achievements within the broader context of his Dominican spirituality and … [Read more...]
Introduction Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange presents the doctrine of Providence as a central pillar of the spiritual life, urging us to deepen our understanding of God’s wisdom and goodness as He directs all of creation toward its ultimate purpose. As we … [Read more...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kDuaMOXW7k Homily Notes for All Souls Day Today’s Gospel speaks of a grain of wheat that must fall into the earth and die to bear fruit (see John 12:24). This image offers a helpful analogy for understanding … [Read more...]
Here’s a summary of Grace by Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange, focusing on my favourite theological insight from each chapter and presenting them in a way that ties into contemporary theological interests: Chapter 1: Definition and Nature of … [Read more...]
Introduction Dilexit Nos ("He Loved Us") is an encyclical issued by Pope Francis on October 24, 2024, during the 12th year of his pontificate. With this document, Pope Francis invites the faithful to deepen their devotion to the Sacred Heart of … [Read more...]
Myles Connolly’s Mr. Blue is a simple yet thought-provoking novel that introduces us to J. Blue, a modern-day mystic whose life embodies a radical Catholic vision of the world. Through the eyes of an unnamed narrator, we follow Blue’s joyful yet … [Read more...]
In Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer hits on one of life’s biggest questions: Who’s your rabbi? And no, he's not talking about joining a synagogue—he’s asking what or who is really shaping your life. Whether it’s our culture, social media, or our … [Read more...]
In "Healing: Bringing the Gift of God’s Mercy to the World," Dr. Mary Healy provides a compelling, faith-filled examination of the role of healing within the Christian tradition, particularly as it relates to evangelization and the mercy of God. … [Read more...]
The RAP Method is my personal way to pray with Scripture. Traditionally called lectio divina, which means “divine reading” in Latin, the RAP method is a “lectio divina for beginners” based on three simple steps: Read, Ask, Pray. Start by … [Read more...]
