The Event Before the Event at the Wedding of Cana
Not having any previous scribblings on the Annunciation, . . . , I present, instead, . . .
Author: Aleron
2nd Week of Lent: Transfiguratin’
It seems that wherever we fellow Jesusites congregate these days, the conversation eventually turns to the big questions of Lenten sacrifices. I’m always ready to trot mine out for all to see, highlighting my...
In the words of St. Joseph, “________________”
Tribute to a Quiet Man I guess most of us are aware that St. Joseph was not big on talking. At least he didn’t make any statements for publication in The Book. Not a...
Fr. Theodore Keller 1924-2017
March 18th, is the 8th anniversary of Fr. Theodore Keller’s passage to the next life. I first encountered Fr. Keller at St. Peter’s in Lexington, KY, shortly before I became a Catholic. By this...
Invisible Lent
The big question at this time of year is “What did you give up for Lent?” Interestingly, I seldom hear, “What did you take on for Lent?” As I review my Lenten sacrifices, I...
St. Matthias Novena
Introductory Prayer: O apostle Matthias! thou didst complete the sacred college, from which Judas had fallen; and by the power of the Holy Ghost, thou didst put to flight the darkness of idolatry by...
The Practice of Enemy Loving
Recently, I heard what seemed to be the 1212th homily on loving your enemies. Not that I have been counting them, so perhaps I should say, more accurately, that I’ve heard more than I...
