https://youtu.be/AHiDAvL13Pg My name is Fr. Richard Conlin, though you can call me Fr. Richard or Fr. Rich. It’s a great joy to be here with you today. I was born and raised right here in Vancouver. Currently, I’m studying in Rome, but I’m home … [Read more...]
Background J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a cornerstone of fantasy literature, infused with the moral and spiritual insights of Tolkien’s deep Catholic faith. Written while Tolkien was at Pembroke College, Oxford, and … [Read more...]
In pages 91-93 of Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, Charles Fraune delves into the profound spiritual authority that fathers possess within the family unit. This authority is not exclusive to the Church but extends to the … [Read more...]
Jean-Pierre de Caussade's Abandonment to Divine Providence is a spiritual classic that offers timeless insights into the essence of Christian spirituality. Written for the Sisters of the Visitation in Nancy, France, between 1733 and 1740, the work … [Read more...]
St. Bernard’s On Loving God is a short classic on how our love for God grows and matures. He explains that love passes through four stages, starting very self-centered but ending in complete union with God. 1st Degree: Loving God for What He … [Read more...]
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa's Virginity: A Positive Approach to Celibacy for the Sake of the Kingdom of Heaven is a profound and insightful exploration of virginity and celibacy, presenting them not as mere sacrifices but as deeply meaningful … [Read more...]
Fulton Sheen wrote These Are the Sacraments in 1962. The majority of his insights are based on the liturgical rites for each of the sacraments in 1962. As a result, there is a lot of interesting reflections that do not directly pertain to the … [Read more...]
What is this book about? "The Wisdom of the Poor One of Assisi," translated from French, explores St. Francis of Assisi's darkest period. When his vision for the Friars' community is rejected, he retreats to a hermitage for winter, facing … [Read more...]
My summary of this inspiring book on the priesthood will consist of my favourite quotes from each chapter with a brief commentary for each quote, hoping that it will inspire you for further reflection, prayer, and a desire to read the book yourself … [Read more...]
What is this book about? Remain in Me is for priests and deacons to use for reflection, prayer, and for discussion. Deacon Keating's wonderful little book addresses their mutual dedication to "remain in Christ" even in the service of … [Read more...]
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