Author Archives: John McKenna

Saint John Henry Newman  From the time that I became a Catholic, of course I have no further history of my religious opinions to narrate. In saying this, I do not mean to say that my mind has been idle, … Continue reading →

The Our Father is more than a prayer; it is, as Tertullian said, “the compendium of the whole Gospel”, because in it we find the fundamental principles, the deepest hopes, and the most decisive needs of the disciples of Jesus, … Continue reading →

If through weakness I sometimes fall, may your divine glance cleanse my soul immediately, consuming all my imperfection like the fire that transforms everything into itself. I thank you, 0 my God, for all the graces you have granted me, … Continue reading →

Victor Turner John Janaro The development of the modern scientific study of anthropology seemed to offer a promising field for religious sceptics. Indeed, the explosion of empirical data in 19th century Europe about the behaviours of diverse human groups in every part … Continue reading →

With the world flourishing, the human race increasing, the body enduring long in this life, riches abounding, who would believe that there was another life when he heard of it, who would prefer invisible to visible things? But with the … Continue reading →

The great, fundamental question put to us, in which all else is contained, is precisely “do you believe in the Son of Man’? Ultimately it will mean a leap in the dark, for faith always demands that, otherwise it would … Continue reading →