Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7
St. John Henry Newman is to be declared a Doctor of the Church on 1NOV2025, All Saints Day.

A Quote For Today: On Visible Signs

The visual, aural, even olfactory elements of the Liturgy manifest the sacred realities being made present. They show forth the holy mysteries being celebrated. They convey to our senses the truth of what we are participating in. They are visible signs of the invisible grace at work.

—from On Irreverence and Solemnity, Nicholas Senz at The Catholic Thing

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