Thessalonian Commentary Posted
In Bible study we completed our study of Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians. Although it’s still very much a work-in-progress, my notes are now online:
"We are travellers…not yet in our native land" – St. Augustine
In Bible study we completed our study of Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians. Although it’s still very much a work-in-progress, my notes are now online:
I came across this article over at Truth And Charity about one ladies spiritual journey through charismatic renewal and traditional prayer. I thought it was really interesting since it somewhat resembles the development of my own spirituality through my 20’s:
Today is Friday, but there’ll be no fasting today because today is the Feast Day! Today we celebrate the Assumption/Dormition of the Blessed Virgin. In case you were wondering, yes, it’s a Holy Day of Obligation/Opportunity.
To prepare for Mass today, I’d invite you read yesterday’s post from Joe Heschmeyer over at Shameless Popery. Joe includes the text of a homily by St. Gregory the Wonder-Worker from the mid-200s..
“When I remember the disobedience of Eve, I weep. But when I view the fruit of Mary, I am again renewed”
“… For from Mary, the divine fountain of the ineffable Godhead, gushes forth grace and free gift of the Holy Spirit. From a single Holy Virgin the Pearl of much price proceeded, in order to make alive once more the first-created man that was dead through sin…”
“Holy and wise in all things was the all-blessed Virgin; in all ways peerless among all nations, and unrivaled among women”
If you’d like to read more, thanks to Joe the entire homily is available here…

Given what’s going on around the world, particularly in Iraq, on his Feast Day St. Maximilian has some wisdom to share with us…
Today is Feast Day of St. Maximilian Kolbe, one of my all-time favourite Saints, as well as one of the requested members of my welcoming party.
If you’ve never heard of St. Maximilian, he was a priest and martyr during World War II. I’d invite you to click on my link and read the short summary I wrote of his life several years ago.
St. Max was one of the first Saints I really investigated. I was kinda blown-away. I think you’ll find the story of his martyrdom, in particular, incredibly moving and Christ-like.
If that post piques your interest, I’d suggest you check out Fr. Robert Barron’s more extensive article which he recently posted over at his website, Word On Fire…
My God has to be a God of Monday mornings as well as God of weekends
and holidays
– The Divine Embrace