Flesh and Eating in John 6

If you have ever dialogued with Protestants about the comments the Lord makes about Himself in John 6, you have probably com...
read more

Does Christ Die Again at Mass?

One of the most unfortunate misunderstandings about the Catholic belief in the Eucharist is that it consists of sacrificing ...
read more

St. Chad of Mercia (d. 672)

St. Chad of Mercia (not to be confused with his brother Cedd) was the first Bishop of Mercia and Lindsey and had his episcop...
read more

Head Coverings "Because of the Angels"

One of the most cryptic and difficult passages of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 11:7-10. Here, St. Paul discusses the ...
read more

St. Bridget of Sweden: Punishment of Lustful, Immoral Priests

St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) was a medieval mystic and founder of the Bridgettines. Besides being the most celebrated s...
read more

St. Hildegard on Gemstones

One of the most remarkable minds of the medieval Church was St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), a Benedictine abbess from G...
read more