Stella Maris
2017-02-24
As the stars reflect the light of the sun, so does Mary, Stella Maris, Star of the Sea, reflect the light of Christ, guiding us to Him through the stormy seas of the secular world, holding the Church safely in her arms. As we navigate the storms of our dailyContinue Reading
Mary Magdalene and the Red Egg
2017-02-24
Why is Mary Magdalene often depicted with a red egg? Therein lies a story. According to tradition, after the Ascension of Jesus, Mary traveled to Rome, telling the story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection along the way. Arriving in the eternal city, being a woman from an influential family,Continue Reading
Patton and The Mission
2017-01-25
In the 1970 movie “Patton,” there is a scene that vividly depicts the faith of the general in the enterprising nature of the human spirit. It is during World War II and Patton’s forces are pinned down by heavy gunfire and shelling as they are trying to punch through enemyContinue Reading
The Battle of Crete and A Light in the Darkness
2017-01-22
One of the more significant battles of the second world war was the Battle of Crete. The small mediterranean island made a critical staging point for the German army and in May of 1941 the Germans launched the first ever major assault carried out by airborne paratroopers. The assault centeredContinue Reading
Katyn and the Virtue of Humility
2017-01-08
In 1942 a horrifying discovery was made in the Polish forest of Katyn. Workers uncovered a mass grave containing the remains of over 20,000 Polish citizens, military and civilians, who were seen as a threat to the Soviet regime. Each victim was found with their hands tied behind their backContinue Reading