The Sufferings of Christ
Jake Ross
Here is an excerpt from the tenth chapter of The Prophecies and Revelations of Saint Bridget of Sweden. Today, let us meditate upon the most sorrowful passio...
Pope Francis and the Media
James
Much ballyhoo is being generated by the mainstream media over comments made by Pope Francis in an interview with Civiltà Cattolica (in Italian). The pope, h...
Apostle Islands Retreat
James
This qualifies more as an "Around Wisconsin" post, as opposed to our usual "Around Milwaukee" fare. It's good to broaden one's horizons a bit. (But hey, we'...
Thank You, Pergolesi.
James
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) composed this outstanding rendition of Stabat Mater. The folks at The Chant Café posted it; I had to follow suit. Take i...
On Worship and the External
James
Saint Thomas Aquinas answers those today who call into question the splendor of the traditional liturgy. What far too many dismiss as superfluous and showy,...
Retro Pope
James
Pope Francis proves that humble and hip go together. Maybe we'll catch him cruising around Vatican City in the Renault, sippin' on mate. Ha!
Pope Francis's ...
Newman on the Mass
James
Private chapel of Cardinal Newman
Writing about the timelessness of the traditional Catholic Mass, Cardinal Newman observed:
"It is virtually unchanged s...
Vatican II Fact Check: Latin and Liturgy
James
Blessed Pope John XXIII
In this series of articles, we will debunk the myths surrounding the Second Vatican Council. There are many myths, so expe...
Scenes from the Vatican
James
Here's a striking scene from the vigil last night in Saint Peter's Square with Pope Francis. The beautiful icon next to the Blessed Sacrament is the ancient Sal...
Is it 1984?
Cream City Catholic
It was not long ago that I enjoyed the blissful confines of ignorant internet usage. Like many users, I readily accepted that industry standard security pract...