The Use and Abuse of the “Via Media”
Everyone likes to think themselves at the golden mean between two extremes. The problem is, this often becomes a substitute for real thinking, and prevents us from striving for the best.
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Feast of Saint John Paul II
See today’s Collect: Saint John Paul II leads us to Christ.
The Passing Of Helen Hull Hitchcock
Helen was a rare person. She cared deeply about others.
Cardinal Pell: “I’ve Never Seen Pope Francis Irritated!”
An Australian speaking Italian! Very cool to hear.
Jacqueline Kennedy & The Roman Catholic Liturgy
Kennedy had no regrets about refusing to take the blood-stained suit off.
Revitalizing Our Missionary Spirit
Celebrating Saint Isaac Jogues & Companions
The Final Message of the Synod on the Family
The official broadcast from the Vatican.
George Cardinal Pell, The Inimitable
“One father said to me, about the earlier document, that he wouldn’t want his young adult children to read it, because they’d be confused.” —Cardinal Pell
The Death of a Parish | A Promise of New Life?
One of the most painful spiritual experiences many Catholics suffer is the closure of their parish.
An Exciting Concert In Rome! — 19 October 2014
Aurelio Porfiri (Composer), Luigi Ciuffa (Conductor), Gianluca Libertucci (Organist)
In Defense of the Organ Postlude
Is the organ postlude after Mass a loud distraction that stands in the way of making one’s thanksgiving? Or is it a wholly fitting conclusion to an act of public divine worship?
Weddings: Some Practical Advice – The End and the New Beginning
The rest of the Wedding liturgy, and some miscellaneous advice.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #59
Today’s installment gives an alternate version to Purification image we’ve already released.
VIDEO • Wandering Around During The Sign Of Peace
I don’t know how you feel, but being hugged by unknown people on the basis that they sit next to me is not really the best experience in the world…
VIDEO • A New Mass For A New Era
“Our Archconfraternity is truly grateful to Maestro Aurelio Porfiri for the gift of this marvelous Mass which he has composed.” —Domenico Rotella