Gerald E. Murray

Gaudete Sunday reminds us that the Lord is not far away, and his grace already fills us with a share in the eternal joy we so eagerly seek. Continue Reading »

Praying for all the dead on November 2 is a communal act of supernatural charity by the Church Militant for the Church Suffering, praying in union with the Church Triumphant for all those being made ready for heaven. Continue Reading »

The question prompted by Viganò’s account of his personal interactions with Francis, must be answered. Continue Reading »

In Great Catholic Parishes, William E. Simon, Jr. has undertaken to set forth what makes for dynamic parishes. Continue Reading »

The prophet Isaiah proclaims this hope filled message in our first reading today: “Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy; they will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee” (Is 35:10) The everlasting joy of Heaven is our hope… . Continue Reading »

On November 2, past, present, and future come together, especially at the altar. Continue Reading »