Lord, the Roman hyacinths are blooming in bowls and The winter sun creeps by the snow hills; The stubborn season has made stand. My life is light, waiting for the death wind, Like a feather on the back of my hand. Dust in sunlight and memory in corners Wait for the wind that chills towards… Read More Frassati Reflection: Simeon’s Expectant Hope

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. —Luke 1:46–49 Mary sings her Magnificat at a time when… Read More Frassati Reflection: Magnificat

The people Jesus speaks of in today’s Gospel are perpetually contrary. Upon seeing John the Baptist’s asceticism, they declare that he must be possessed by a demon, as though such a life could not be attained by great holiness in and of itself. Upon seeing Jesus eating and drinking in fellowship with His disciples and even with… Read More Frassati Reflection: Stubborn of Heart

When Adam was created in original justice and grace, it was his nature to be ruler over all that was created on the earth, and so all the lesser creatures rendered him obedience. When he sinned and transgressed against God he was rejected by his inferiors. The elements and the rest of the creatures rebelled… Read More Frassati Reflection: The New Eve

Mountains and hills, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. Everything growing on earth, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. You springs, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. Seas and rivers, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. You sea monsters… Read More Frassati Reflection: Bless the Lord