~Lent is beginning and what better way to start this penitential season than with a bit of writing from St. Louis de Montfort and company on what it means to be a friend of the Cross. ~SCF “Jesus promised his disciples three things—that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble.” ~G.K. Chesterton I think we can…
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Carry On II
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.“So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring “All we have…
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Exaltation of the Cross
Today, in the Church calendar, the finding of the True Cross is commemorated in the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The Mass is rich with references to the Holy Cross, the Cross of Our Savior, the Cross of our hero, Jesus Christ: INTROIT Gal. 6:14 But it is fitting that we should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus…
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Carry On
Over the past several weeks, I have had the opportunity to wander about the states of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; meeting, along the way, Roman Catholic lay persons, and priests. It was lovely. Yes, the Church is currently suffering. I am not equipped to say what precisely is happening during this current time of crisis, but I can…
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Friends of the Cross
“Jesus promised his disciples three things—that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble.” G.K. Chesterton I think we can all agree that the constant trouble aspect to the life of a Christian is, well, troublesome; yet, it is good to know that Our Lord is aware of our troubles and sufferings, is aware of the crosses we…
