Monthly Archives: November 2025

The father could not cope with his rebellious son, so he sent him to the monastery for re-education. “What should we do with him?” The monks asked. The abbot thought for a moment and said, “Leave him alone. Let him … Continue reading →

  A wreath, the pre-Christmas rush, cooling off, Christmas advertising… St. Charles Borromeo said this about Advent: “Beloved, this period is so glorious and solemn that the Holy Spirit speaks of it: ‘The time of grace, the day of salvation, … Continue reading →

If a person relinquishes a portion of their living space, they can welcome another individual into it and experience their enrichment. But we think something stops us from giving up our own security to accept another’s uncertain advantage. What is … Continue reading →

During the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel was taken into Babylonian captivity in 605 B.C.E., along with other inhabitants of Judah. ​​From among the captives, young men from noble families were then selected to serve in the Babylonian royal court. … Continue reading →

  The destruction of Jerusalem and the temple GC 17 “If you had known, even you, at least in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes! The days will … Continue reading →

In the book of the prophet Daniel, we read about King Balthasar arranging an excellent feast for his royal court. He had the gold and silver vessels brought, which Nebuchadnezzar once dragged from the Jerusalem temple, and from them, he … Continue reading →

When asked this question, ‘What is the most important thing in life?’, fewer and fewer people would probably answer: ‘Achieve eternal life.’ Talking about such things is no longer commonplace. Even with the physical weakening of the elderly, if faith … Continue reading →

BIOGRAPHY This present-day monument includes 96 Vietnamese, 11 Spanish missionaries from the Order of St. Dominica who worked in Vietnam and 10 members of the French Missionary Society from Paris. There are 8 bishops, 50 priests and 59 lay people … Continue reading →

Cæcilia, Roman virgin and martyr 22 NovemberMonumentPosition: Virgin and martyrDeath: Century unknownPatron of: Music, musicians, and singersAttributes: Wreath of lilies (or roses), sword or axe, palm tree, organ or other musical instrumentsBiography: She probably lived in Rome in the third … Continue reading →