Pentecost and the Priesthood
A reflection on the Holy Priesthood, which is the principal instrument given to the Church by which the Lord has willed to continue the sanctifying work of His Holy Spirit. June 8, 2025 Peter M.J. Stravinskas Detail from “Pentecost” (1308) by Duccio di Buoninsegna [Wikipedia] Note: The following homily was preached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, […]
An Open Letter to Archbishop Bruno Forte
“I was stunned to read of your recent attack on those who receive Holy Communion on the tongue. Even more so because you used an Easter homily to launch that assault…” April 29, 2025 Peter M.J. Stravinskas Essay, Features, Opinion Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto making remarks on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. (Image: Screenshot / X.com) Your Grace1, […]
Two Hearts Beating as One
Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Ph.d., S.T.D. On June 19 this year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; the following day, the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The two feasts are not situated by coincidence but by the careful plan of the Church. The heart of Jesus began beating beneath the […]
The Ascension Opens the Doors to Heaven to those Who Follow Christ
By the process of “theosis” or “divinization,” begun at the baptismal font and strengthened in every worthy reception of Holy Communion, we are being prepared for an eternal dwelling place in Heaven. Rev. Peter M.J. Stravinskas The Jesus of the Northeast, the Eastern Catholics, and those of the Anglican Ordinariate (and a few other ecclesiastical jurisdictions around […]