I take refuge/till the storms of destruction pass by. – Ps 57:2b I recently read this meditation in Magnificat: “The Fathers of the Church interpreted ‘the shadow of God’s wings’ as the shadow of the cross on which are outstretched […]
I enjoy learning how a Catholic monarch intertwines her faith with worldly power and a privileged station in life. One interesting monarch is Isabella Clara Eugenia, a daughter of King Philip II of Spain. She was an Infanta of Spain, […]
Among my fond memories of Catholic school days was waiting with my classmates in line to have our throats blessed on the Feast of Saint Blase. I would walk away feeling assured that I had a special shield of protection […]