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The interior life — prayer, the saints, and the slow work of holiness.
‘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
Saint Alban: “First of Britain’s sons to die”
England’s first martyr left behind no writings or foundations, yet his witness of faith and sacrifice has endured for more than sixteen centuries
Andrew Cusack
The dignity of hard work
In an age of convenience and consumption, the quiet discipline of labour offers a path towards service, sacrifice and human flourishing
Dominic Perrem
The witness of the saints and martyrs
As the Church celebrates the new feast of All Saints of Scotland, this week’s Magnificat reflects on the witness of saints and martyrs who remained faithful amid suffering and injustice
Magnificat
The Heart of Jesus Christ
Devotion to the Sacred Heart is not merely a pious practice but a window into the mystery of the Incarnation and the perfect human affectivity of Jesus Christ
Fr Thomas Crean OP
How to make holiness a habit
As the fervour of Easter and Pentecost begins to fade, Ordinary Time offers an opportunity to deepen our commitment to God through the sacraments, prayer, spiritual reading and community
David Hahn
Mary and the age of AI
Mary, the New Eve, points humanity towards peace, repentance and the civilisation of love
Archbishop Eamon Martin
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