April 1, 2025 – Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

April 1, 2025 – Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

March 31, 2025 – Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent

March 31, 2025 – Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Popes Who Struggled with Their Mental Health

In the annals of the Catholic Church, the papacy has been seen as a role imbued with divine inspiration, moral authority, and spiritual leadership. 

Yet, despite the sanctity and reverence accorded to the position, popes are, fundamentally, human beings subject to the same vulnerabilities and challenges as any other person. This includes struggles with mental health, a topic that has historically been shrouded in stigma and silence within religious contexts. 

In recent years, however, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of mental health, and an increasing willingness to address these issues openly and compassionately. 

This article explores the lives of several popes who faced mental health challenges, offering insights into their struggles and the broader implications for the Catholic community.

March 30, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday)

March 30, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Lent
(Laetare Sunday)

March 29, 2025 – Saturday of the Third Week of Lent

March 29, 2025 – Saturday of the Third Week of Lent

Saint Alphonsus Liguori and The Stations of the Cross

Following on from my post entitled, "12 Things We Can Learn From St. Alphonsus Liguori", let's take a look at St. Alphonsus Liguori and The Stations of the Cross.

Among the many treasures of Catholic devotion, the Stations of the Cross hold a special place in the hearts of the faithful. 

This sacred practice, which invites us to walk spiritually alongside Christ on His journey to Calvary, has been deepened and enriched over the centuries by the reflections of great saints. 

Among them, Saint Alphonsus Liguori stands as a towering figure, a doctor of the Church, whose meditations on the Stations of the Cross have guided countless souls into deeper contemplation of Christ’s Passion. 

But who was this saint, and why are his reflections so enduring?

March 28, 2025 – Friday of the Third Week of Lent

March 28, 2025 – Friday of the Third Week of Lent

12 Things We Can Learn From St. Alphonsus Liguori

Saint Alphonsus Liguori, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a Doctor of the Church, offers valuable lessons and insights that transcend time and continue to inspire people around the world. 

Born in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century, Alphonsus dedicated his life to serving God, promoting devotion to Mary, and advocating for moral theology and spiritual guidance. 

Here are 12 things we can learn from the life and teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori:

March 27, 2025 – Thursday of the Third Week of Lent

March 27, 2025 – Thursday of the Third Week of Lent

March 26, 2025 – Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent

March 26, 2025 – Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent

A Meditation On The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is one of the most profound and beautiful feasts in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Celebrated today - 25th March, - precisely nine months before Christmas, it marks the moment when the Angel Gabriel announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she had been chosen to be the Mother of God. 

This feast is not only a celebration of Christ’s Incarnation but also a meditation on the response of Mary - her faith, her obedience, and her humility. It is a moment that encapsulates God’s divine plan and the cooperation of humanity through the willing consent of one humble young woman.

March 25, 2025 – Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent (Solemnity of the Annunciation)

March 25, 2025 – Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent
(Solemnity of the Annunciation)

March 24, 2025 – Monday of the Third Week of Lent

March 24, 2025 – Monday of the Third Week of Lent

March 23, 2025 – Third Sunday of Lent

March 23, 2025 – Third Sunday of Lent

Our Lord in the Wilderness – The Original "Desert Father"

The desert is a place of paradox. It is barren yet full of life, silent yet filled with the voice of God. It is where men go to be alone, yet where they meet their Creator most profoundly. 

The great ascetics of Christian history - the Desert Fathers - recognised this truth. But long before St Anthony of Egypt withdrew into the sands, before the hermits of Scetis built their cells, there was One who walked into the wilderness first. Christ, the true Desert Father, showed the way.

March 22, 2025 – Saturday of the Second Week of Lent

March 22, 2025 – Saturday of the Second Week of Lent

Therese of Lisieux - Lifting One's Foot To Climb The Ladder Of Holiness

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, affectionately known as the Little Flower, is one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic Church. 

Her spirituality, often called the "Little Way," has inspired countless souls to seek holiness not through grand deeds, but through small acts of love and trust in God's mercy. 

She once wrote, "I would like to find an elevator which would raise me to Jesus, for I am too small to climb the rough stairway of perfection." 

In her simplicity, she taught us that striving for sanctity is not about scaling the heights with our own strength but about lifting our foot in trust and allowing God to raise us. This is the essence of climbing the ladder of holiness.

March 21, 2025 – Friday of the Second Week of Lent

March 21, 2025 – Friday of the Second Week of Lent

March 20, 2025 – Thursday of the Second Week of Lent

March 20, 2025 – Thursday of the Second Week of Lent

March 19, 2025 – Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent (Feast of St. Joseph)

March 19, 2025 – Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent
(Feast of St. Joseph)