— Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI (1927-2022) —
Advent 2022 begins Sunday, November 27 (St. John Paul II ~ ANGELUS, First Sunday of Advent, 30 November 2003)
— A strong defender of the family, St. John Paul II began the tradition of World Youth Day and the World Meeting of Families. He developed many themes during his papacy including, “The Culture of Life,” “The Universal Call to Holiness,” “Christian Marriage and Family Life as the domestic church,” and “Theology of the Body.”
— “Letters to My Brother Priests” ~ 20% savings through October 23, 2022! — Includes the complete collection of St. John Paul II’s Holy Thursday letters to priests from 1979 to 2005. Please visit: www.theologicalforum.org/Category/127/
— Screwtape counsels Wormwood, that instead of simply tempting a mortal, it’s often more effective to keep the necessary things out… like praying.
Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (1887–1968), known as Padre Pio, was an Italian Franciscan Capuchin friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic. His miraculous abilities as spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor attracted the attention of the world.
— Known as the “Father of Western Monasticism,” St. Benedict of Nursia (480-547) was a visionary. His instruction on religious life, known as the “Rule of St. Benedict,” is still directing monastic life today and is also widely read by those outside the monastic community. Its wisdom emphasizes balance and moderation; through prayer, work, and […]
We wish you and family a blessed and safe Independence Day! ~ from all of us at Midwest Theological Forum (WELCOMING CEREMONY ADDRESS – South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. – 4/16/2008)
— “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ And likewise the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in […]
“God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea, though its waters rage and foam and mountains totter at its surging.” (Psalm 46:2-4)