Author: Aleron

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...