Archives for May 2022

Chasuble from Maris Stella Vestments

Pentecost Novena: Day 5: The Gift of Knowledge

Tuesday 31 May 2022

Knowledge unmasks the pretence of created things, reveals their emptiness, and points out their only true purpose as instruments in the service of God.

Pentecost Novena: Day 4: The Gift of Fortitude

Monday 30 May 2022

By the gift of Fortitude the soul is strengthened against natural fear, and supported to the end in the performance of duty.

Ut unum sint

Sunday 29 May 2022

True unity is not something that we can obtain by our own efforts, by forcing people into conformity to a particular ideology. Without the submitting of ourselves to the revelation of God in Christ, our prayer and mission will only be a sad reflection of ourselves. It is only in Christ alone that our rich diversity can be fruitful for the body as a whole and reflect the wonder and glory of the gospel to a world that is in dire need of eternal life and salvation.

Chasuble by Sacra Domus Aurea

Pentecost Novena: Day 3: The Gift of Piety

Sunday 29 May 2022

With the Gift of Piety we love God our Father. It inspires us to love and respect for His sake persons and things consecrated to Him.

Chasuble from Maris Stella Vestments

Pentecost Novena: Day 2: The Gift of Fear

Saturday 28 May 2022

The Gift of Fear is the fear that is the beginning of wisdom, detaching us from worldly pleasures that could in any way separate us from God.

Pentecost Novena: Day 1: The Holy Spirit

Friday 27 May 2022

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Light, of Strength, and of Love. With His sevenfold gifts He enlightens the mind, strengthens the will, and inflames the heart with love of God.