This intriguing fictional memoir of Padre Samuel, a Cistercian monk, weaves together his tumultuous life story with reflections on his life in a monastic community. The monastic vocation attracts quirky, grumpy, hilarious, and sensitive men drawn to the alluring mystery of God. As Padre Samuel’s life shows, monks strive to become saints through the rigors […]
On July 25, 2026, Bishop Pierre Roy, of Mission Notre-Dame de Joie and formerly a priest of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), will travel to Papa Stronsay island off the coast of Scotland to consecrate as bishop the Very Reverend Father Michael Mary, F.SS.R., founder of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer […]
On July 25, 2026, Bishop Pierre Roy, of Mission Notre-Dame de Joie and formerly a priest of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), will travel to Papa Stronsay island off the coast of Scotland to consecrate as bishop the Very Reverend Father Michael Mary, F.SS.R., founder of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer […]
Ever since the Islamic Revolution of November 1979, during which 66 Americans were taken hostage at the American embassy in Tehran, America has had a fraught relationship with Islam–including the current (undeclared) war between the United States and Iran. But can Islamic faith rituals paradoxically ignite or rekindle the flame of faith in those living […]
The Catechism teaches us, “After confessing ‘the holy catholic Church,’ the Apostles’ Creed adds ‘the communion of saints.”What is the Church if not the assembly of all the saints?” The communion of saints is the Church.’” Are you in communion with anyone in that holy Community? If not, then perhaps the abstract saint is hard […]
A leading oncologist relates powerful true stories about God’s grace and healing in a major modern medical center. This supposedly sterile place is, in fact, alive—enchanted—with God’s presence, mercy, peace, and healing. These vibrant stories awaken us to the wonder all around us and to the good news that God visits us wherever we are. […]
A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with Fr Anthony Mary, a monk of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer and Rector of their Golgotha Monastery on the Island of Papa Stronsay off the coast of Scotland. I invited Fr Anthony to discuss the Order’s Open Letter, published last October. This document decries […]
Discover the Divine language of numbers with The Mystical Meaning of Numbers in Sacred Scripture, a timeless work by the influential Doctor of the Church, St. Isidore of Seville. St Isidore unveils how sacred authors used numbers to convey important messages and infuse mystical symbolism into Scripture. Thanks to the translation and editing by Fr […]
