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The interior life — prayer, the saints, and the slow work of holiness.
‘His face was like the sun’s brightness’
In this homily on Matthew 17:1–13, the mystery of the Transfiguration reveals the glory of Christ and prepares the disciples for the scandal of the Cross.
St Leo the Great
‘The Cross is a signpost’
From St Matthew to St Dominic, this week’s readings in ‘Magnificat’ reveal how grace transforms detours, trials and unexpected choices
Magnificat
St John Henry Newman and the gorilla
Newman's critique of Victorian scientism now speaks with startling clarity to an age convinced that reason alone is enough
Dominic Perrem
‘Happy the man whom you teach, O Lord’
From the mustard seed to the miracle of the loaves and fishes, this week’s ‘Magnificat’ invites us to see how lives rooted in prayer quietly bear abundant fruit
Magnificat
Six saints for the Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final this evening, but the two footballing rivals share a rich Catholic heritage
Christine Rousselle
‘If you abide in me’
From Christ's refusal to perform signs for the sceptical to his call to become servants of all, this week's ‘Magnificat’ traces a path of faith through the lives and words of saints across the centuries
Magnificat
‘God put his hope in us’
From Morning Prayer to reflections on the saints and the Sacred Heart, this week’s ‘Magnificat’ offers a rich guide to prayer and meditation throughout the liturgical week
Magnificat
Dear Father: Am I in schism for having attended SSPX Masses?
Following the Society of St Pius X's recent episcopal consecrations and the Vatican's response, what does the Church's teaching mean for Catholics who have attended SSPX Masses?
The Herald Chaplain
The psalm that changed Augustine’s life
Augustine found in Psalm 4 a searching account of the restless human heart and the hope that comes only from resting in God, a lesson that still speaks powerfully today
Clement Harrold
Virtue isn't enough: why we need grace
As the West rediscovers Stoicism and religious syncretism, it risks forgetting the unique claim that distinguishes Christianity from every other faith
David Hahn
‘Attend to them with the ear of your heart’
The saints of this week’s ‘Magnificat’ remind us that God's word never returns empty, and that hearts shaped by prayer become instruments of His compassion in the world
Magnificat
Learning the habit of daily prayer
Daily prayer is not simply a religious duty but the means by which Christians come to know Christ as a friend and carry His presence into every part of their lives
David Hahn
Sowing, prayer and the wounds of Christ
July’s Magnificat invites readers to reflect on prayer through the witness of the saints, the faith of St Thomas and Christ’s promise of rest
Magnificat
‘I used to beat him’
Todd Nettleton recounts the story of an Ethiopian pastor whose life was transformed from violence to faithful service through the love of Christ
Todd Nettleton
Does God care who wins?
As the World Cup group stage draws to a close, Pope Leo’s June intention invites us to reflect on what victory and defeat reveal about the soul
David Hahn
“Bright champions and the glory of their nation”
In the homily delivered at the canonisation of St Thomas More and St John Fisher, Pope Pius XI reflected on martyrdom, fidelity to the Church and the witness of England’s great saints
Pope Pius XI
‘The Church, mother and virgin’
St Augustine of Hippo reflects on Mary’s blessedness in hearing and keeping the word of God
St Augustine of Hippo
Following Christ in the company of the saints
The feasts of great English saints, the Nativity of St John the Baptist and the solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul invite reflection on discipleship and perseverance in the Christian life
Magnificat
The Christian duty of thanksgiving
Gratitude is more than appreciation for life’s blessings; it begins with remembering what Christ has done for us and who we were when He saved us
David Hahn
Seeing souls on the road to Santiago
The friendships formed on pilgrimage can expose how modern life obscures the true significance of every person we encounter
James Jeffrey
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