The Immaculate Conception
The second post on Mary addresses her Immaculate Conception, the Church’s teaching that Mary was conceived without Original Sin
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Mary, Door of Salvation
The first post on Mary considers her role as “door of salvation”, ushering in the New Testament and the accomplishment of our salvation
The Tolkien Trail – Exploring the Ribble Valley
The Tolkien Trail is a great way to explore the gorgeous landscapes of the Stonyhurst Estate and Ribble Valley
St Catherine, Patroness of Europe and Italy
St Catherine of Siena is patroness both of Europe and Italy. This remarkable one exerted a huge, political influence in her short life.
St George, the Martyr-Knight
St George has been venerated as the patron of England since the Middle Ages, following his popularity as a martyr of the Early Church.
The Necessity of Good Friday
Good Friday celebrates the Crucifixion of Our Lord, as the necessary precursor to the celebration of Easter.
G.M. Hopkin’s “God’s Grandeur”
Drs Michael Hurley, Rebekah Lamb and Jan Graffius discuss the literary and theological richness of Hopkin’s well-known poem, God’s Grandeur