The secret of true happiness
Fr Michael died well. As a Benedictine monk, he’d led a life of great dedication to the people he served, combined with a traditional piety that gave him a firm foundation. He died surrounded by his...
View ArticleHow can we revive family life in Britain?
I was depressed by Monday night’s Newsnight – so depressed in fact that I could not bear to watch more than a few minutes of the opening item. The subject was the pensions crisis. How are we all going...
View ArticleFrancis reveals he always carries Sacred Heart medal given by family friend
Pope Francis has revealed that he always carries a Sacred Heart medal given to him by a woman who helped his mother with household chores while he was growing up. The Pope made his comments in an...
View ArticleWhy are Mexican teenagers so happy? The Catholic sense of community, says...
The “Catholic ethic” helps to explain why teenagers in Mexico are happier than teenagers in Britain, according to the Chief of Staff at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
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