WHEN SAINT Anthony’s brilliance as theologian and preacher became evident, the brothers asked St. Francis if Anthony might be permitted to teach them theology. St. Francis agreed in writing to...
DEAR FRIAR RICK: A year ago Trevor, our widowed next-door-neighbour, lost his only son to suicide. This loss was made all the more painful for him because he left no note – nothing to...
“OUR JOB is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love,...
WE HAVE encountered temptation. The temptation to drive faster than the speed limit. The temptation to view something sinful. The temptation to tell someone exactly what we think of them when what we...
DEAR FRIAR RICK: For five years I have been badly hurt by a colleague at work. This person has finally retired, and since his departure from the firm I feel so relieved. I know we ought to...
IN MANY countries Christmas seems to start a soon as the first autumnal chill is in the air, with decorations adorning shop windows, festive food recipes in every magazine and constant reminders of...
