Cathusians… Song within the life of the Carthusians… 20 Oct 2020 The Carthusian day begins at an hour when much of the world is carousing or just starting to sleep off the excesses of a materialistic day. At 11:45 p.m. the…
Catholic Saints… DANTE AND THE STIGMATA OF SAINT FRANCIS 1 Aug 2020June 16, 2020 DANTE AND THE STIGMATA OF SAINT FRANCIS - A singular enigma, between history and prophecy - The traditional feast of the Great Holy Pardon of Assisi occurs every 2nd August, which…
Benedictine… Meditations on Hope 13 Jun 2020 Speaking about hope these days may seem somewhat out of place. A discordant note. Nevertheless we are called to give an account for the hope that lives within us; of…
Cathusians… THE ANGELUS AND AVE MARIA WITHIN THE CHARTERHOUSE 29 Mar 2020March 29, 2020 Two peculiarities distinguish the Carthusian angelus. It is sounded four times a night, at the end of the Lauds, around 2 am; after Primes, 6 h. 1/2; at noon; before…
About Catholicism… The Feast of Saint Agatha (Sant’Agata) Of Catania 5 Feb 2020February 5, 2020 The historical origins of the Feast Agatha was born into a noble family of Catanese Christians, around the year 230 AD. At that time Catania had been under Roman subjugation…
About Catholicism… Adoration of the Magi and Baptism of Jesus — Epiphany of the Lord 6 January, 2020 5 Jan 2020January 6, 2020 My dearest Sisters and Brothers, In my home province of Palermo — and the surrounding villages of Palermo, the feast of the epiphany has always been deeply revered. Whole families…
Christmas… CHRISTMAS DAY 2019 25 Dec 2019December 20, 2019 “The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in…
About Catholicism… The 8 Keys to “Searching for the presence of God” 28 Jul 2019 Some suggestions on how to stay 'tuned' with Him - Our Lord and Saviour There are many ways to seek union with God. Without claiming to analyse every facet of…
About Catholicism… BLESSED ARE THE PURE OF HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. 27 Jul 2019 There is no greater mistake or one rife with more fatal consequences than to defend what one perceives to be the honour of God at the cost of the realities…
