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How seriously does the Roman Curia need ‘cleansing’?

April 29, 2013 10:27 am

For those paying attention, it is reported in a few reliable places that the 300-page report prepared by three Cardinals to investigate the “Vatileaks” scandals has to do with the need (more…)

Returning to the future.

March 5, 2013 2:21 pm / Leave a comment

Generally speaking of course, the Orthodox of the ‘old country’ do not care for (more…)

Letters to a captive

December 1, 2011 2:22 pm / Leave a comment

Here follows a recent missive from the Executive Director to an old friend serving out the last months of a 20 year sentence. (more…)

The “‘Christmas novena’ of St. Andrew”

November 30, 2011 12:42 pm / Leave a comment

This ‘novena’ of prayers traditionally commences November 30, the feast (East & West) of St. Andrew the Apostle, and concludes on Christmas Eve. (more…)

But Lord, when did we see you in prison?

November 21, 2011 2:15 pm / Leave a comment

It is one of the most heart-rending of the repeated prayers of the Eastern Roman Liturgy. (more…)

Lord, teach us to pray. (Lk. xi.1) St. Gregory of Sinai does his part.

November 4, 2011 8:53 am / Leave a comment

And it came to pass, that as he was in a certain place praying, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Luke 11:1

Perhaps you have learned your prayers. But have you been taught to pray? (more…)