Author Archives: Fr. Charles

The Eternal Beauty of the Latin Mass

The Tridentine Mass, or the traditional Latin Mass as we sometimes call it, is far more than a historical remnant or an artefact of ecclesiastical nostalgia. It is the enduring expression of the Church’s sacred worship, refined through centuries of … Continue reading

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Persevering in Prayer and Remaining Faithful

(Homily on Luke 18:1–8) Our Lord teaches us this parable “that we ought always to pray, and not to faint.” Prayer must never be isolated to an occasional resort in crisis but the continual breath of the soul. It is … Continue reading

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Hope in the Age of Doubt

We live in a time when many hearts tremble with uncertainty. The noise of the world is loud, and its doubts echo across every continent. People question truth itself, they question the meaning of life, and often they question the … Continue reading

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A Reflection on the Tridentine Mass and the Ancient Eastern Liturgies

I write as a priest who reveres the Apostolic Faith and who believes that worship is the surest testimony of what the Church teaches and loves. I have offered the holy mysteries within sanctuaries where the air is heavy with … Continue reading

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Reflection on St. Luke 11:37-41

(Read St. Luke 11:37-41) In this reading we find ourselves at a Pharisee’s table, where Christ accepts an invitation to dine. Jesus is not there to flatter His host, but instead to reveal the truth that purifies the soul. The … Continue reading

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Reflection on St. Luke 11:29–32

(Read St. Luke 11:29–32) In this reading, our Lord addresses a people who demand signs, yet fail to recognise the very presence of the One to whom all signs point. The crowds press around Him, not to hear His word … Continue reading

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Where Are the Nine?

(Homily on Luke 17:11–19) Our Lord passes “through the midst of Samaria and Galilee” on His way to Jerusalem, and ten lepers stand afar off, crying with one voice, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” Their distance is not only … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts on the Use of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence

These days, social media is part of nearly everything we do. It helps us stay in touch, share news, and sometimes even spread a bit of encouragement. Used wisely, it can be a blessing. But it also carries real dangers. … Continue reading

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The Apostolic Church’s View on Women Preaching

The Holy Church affirms the equal dignity of men and women as persons created in the image and likeness of God. Equality, in this sense, does not entail interchangeability of vocation, but rather a reverent recognition that men and women … Continue reading

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Walking With Our Lord Jesus Christ

In every age, the faithful are summoned to walk with Christ through a world that is veiled by shadow. The roar of conflict, the pull of temptation, and the ache of sorrow may persuade the heart that the Gospel’s radiance … Continue reading

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