Onward, Christian Soldiers
The Church was once very clear on this, in preparing her young people, and her adult converts, for Confirmation: we were becoming militi Christi, soldiers of Christ, entering the fray for the battle for souls.
The Battle Hymn of the Kingdom of Heaven
We are at war. We did not bring this war to others: it has been brought to us. We do not impose ourselves upon others; we seek to share what has been given to us, and we accept that not …
Navigating Tough Times, Part 2
Daily Mass should be the bedrock of our spiritual life, to the extent we are able to assist at the Holy Sacrifice. The Church does not require daily assistance at Mass of us: we are obligated on Sundays and holy days of obligation, unless we are dispensed. Yet the Church’s saints and doctors have always recommended daily assistance, and they advise us to attend with a missal in hand. Why?
Navigating Tough Times
Souls that thrive in times like these are deeply rooted in prayer. They spend part of every day in personal prayer and adoration. Perhaps they have access to an open church; perhaps they pray from home. But pray they do.