Soul

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

‘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

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

“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

‘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

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

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

A first pilgrimage to Chartres

As thousands of Catholics walked to Chartres over Pentecost, one first-time pilgrim discovered how physical hardship can illuminate spiritual truths

Georgia Gilholy

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