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Live as a Beacon of Freedom: St. John Paul II’s Message to America

Posted on November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by Andrzej Zahorski

Not long ago, I reflected on the shared history of the cathedrals in St. Louis and New Orleans. A discussion of the historical connection between these two Catholic cities would be incomplete without considering significant events that further s...
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The Sister Cathedrals of St. Louis:

Posted on October 28, 2024October 29, 2024 by Andrzej Zahorski

San Louisians are justifiably proud of our beautiful and cherished landmark, the Basilica of St. Louis. Besides being a place of worship, the seat of the Archdiocese, and the most important center of spiritual life for St. Louis Catholics, the B...
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Lauda Sion: St. Thomas Aquinas & Corpus Christi

Posted on May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 by Andrzej Zahorski

The period spanning from late April to early June is characterized by a rapid succession of significant Church feasts: Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, and the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Each of these feasts, brimming with p...
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7 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching: 5-The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

Posted on May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 by Vanessa Crescio

“Human labor must be honored not because it is labor, but because it is human” Anthony Elson (Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching, 141). Thus far we have examined four of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and discovered that each t...
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At the Crossroads of Divine Love and Human Cruelty: The Reproaches of Good Friday

Posted on March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 by Andrzej Zahorski

Holy Week, stands above all others as the high point on the Church’s liturgical calendar due to its profound spiritual and theological significance, as well as the rich variety of liturgical forms and ancient customs. These seven days, brimming ...
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Questions from the Cross: The Agony of the Son

Posted on March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 by Andrzej Zahorski

Jesus endured immense suffering. Alongside excruciating physical pain, His poignant words, "My soul is sorrowful unto death" (Matt. 26:38), reveal His spiritual agony. Centuries prior, Isaiah foresaw this suffering, describing the Suffering Serv...
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Music as an Instrument of Prayer

Posted on February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Andrzej Zahorski

Personal prayer, alongside active participation in the Eucharistic liturgy, stands as an indispensable tool for cultivating and nurturing our relationship with God in daily life. However, delving into a state of profound and authentic prayer pos...
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Media Vita: All Souls’ Day

Posted on October 29, 2023October 31, 2024 by Andrzej Zahorski

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as the Feast of All Souls, is a time dedicated to fervent prayers for our dearly departed. Remembering those close to us who have recently passed is a profoundly intimate and emotional a...
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7 Principle of Catholic Social Teaching: 4-Preferential Option for the Poor & Vulnerable

Posted on September 16, 2023November 3, 2023 by Vanessa Crescio

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me…” (Matthew 25:35-36) In the previous reflection on the third theme of Catholic Social Teaching, we delved in...
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