Catholic Social Teaching: Education
Education is one of the most important human rights. Given that one of its basic aims is the full development
St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr
I'm sure that English readers know very well St. Thomas Becket, bishop of Canterbury, who engaged in conflict with the
Thursday of the Fourth week of Lent: Humility
Readings: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106; John 5:31-47 It is amazing how we can read the Old Testament in the light of
Fourth Station of the Cross: Jesus meets his Mother
Br Paweł Szylak OP meditates on how the Virgin Mary's faithful "fiat" before the birth of Jesus now reaches its climax
Thursday after Ash Wednesday: A choice
Readings: Dt 30:15-20, Ps 1, Lk 9:22-25 In today's Gospel Jesus says to us: "If anyone wishes to come after me,
Gospel Joy: Following the example of Our Lady
From the very beginning of the pontificate of Pope Francis, he has placed great emphasis on Mary, the Mother of
Popular Piety: Processions
In the Catholic Church processions are part of the liturgy and they have a religious character. They are public acts
Popular Piety: Christmas Customs in Poland
The Polish culture is very rich in Christmas customs. A lot of them have their own history as well as
Advent 2013: ‘O Clavis David’
O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Isreal, qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum