Today we celebrate the feast of Padre Pio. Pope Francis is also on our shores. As we said on Facebook, “Shepherd One has landed!” In other words, it’s just another day at St Dominic’s. Thinking about today’s readings at Mass, it … Continue reading
Last October, Pope Francis surprised many with his announcement calling for an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on topics related to the family and evangelization. This will only be the third time the bishops have had such … Continue reading
The beginning of the Good Friday service is a humble one. The presider and his assistants process to the Church, and prostrates in front of a bare altar. Such humility. As a liturgical act, the prostration is a rare and … Continue reading
