A year of Grace

Today’s Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is one that I have particular fondness for.  not only is our country dedicated to her protection, but so to was the seminary where I received most of my formation.  Because of that, it was the tradition of our seminary to ordained its transitional deacons on that day. And [...]

Monica, Mothers, and the Maniturgium

The Church today celebrates the feast of St. Monica – mother of the great Saint Augustine.  Many of us know the story of Monica – a devout woman who desired nothing more than to see her son converted to Catholic-Christianity.  Through her prayers, tears, and example Augustine as we all know eventually converted and is [...]