Just in time for Lent, Magnificat has released Fr. Romanus Cessario’s The Seven Last Words of Jesus .  A rich examination of Christ’s final utterances from the cross, this collection gathers the meditations Fr. Cessario preached last Good Friday in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  Using...

Georges Cardinal Cottier, the Dominican bishop and former theologian of the papal household, has published a new book on what he calls Pope John Paul II’s “theology of communication.”  A symposium was held at the Vatican to celebrate the book’s release.  What follows is Zen...

Fr. Gabriel Gillen, OP, discusses the readings for the Baptism of the Lord with Fr. James Cuddy, OP and Fr. Benedict Croell, OP....

As I noted in an earlier post, Pope Benedict XVI’s September trip to France received little attention here in the States.  Again, that’s too bad, because many of the talks he delivered in Paris and Lourdes possessed a universal relevance.  Though given months ago, they continue to meri...

During yesterday’s Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI offered seminarians and religious in formation several words of paternal encouragement and support.  Below are the relevant paragraphs, which can also benefit those still pondering their call from God. I wish now to turn...