Christians seem to spend most of their time asking whether this or that activity is a sin, which leads to many inconclusive deliberations. The question a Christian should be asking is: “Is…...
Month: July 2023
Mass on Vacation
While on vacation. Dania and I went to daily Mass at the nearest parish, which was the stereotypical 1970s “Novus Ordo” parish all the trads complain about. I felt like I was…...
Should Women Cover their Heads at Mass?
I was asked to speak on this topic by an Academy parent and wasn’t interested, until I started looking into the issue and it became quite interesting....
Know Thyself
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Before Frequent Confession…
Going to Confession frequently only makes sense if I’m making an Examination of Conscience each night. If the latter habit is established, the former will follow and be most effective. The goal…...
The Need for Philosophy and Theology
God can be known, as God, through human philosophy, as Aristotle proved. What cannot be know by philosophy is God’s plan of redeeming man and bringing him to eternal life. This is…...
Morning Prayers (DeSales)
All these acts should be made briefly and heartily, before you leave your room if possible, so that all the coming work of the day may be prospered with God’s blessing; but…...
Examination of Conscience (DeSales)
“As to the examination of conscience, which we all should make before going to bed, you know the rules: Source: Introduction to the Devout Life, Part II, Ch. 11...
New Magister Capellae
Today, at our Dominican chapter meeting, we had the privilege of meeting the Seminary’s new Magister Capellae, Andrew Mahon. During our lecture after Mass, Andrew have us a lesson on chant, which…