Once a folk carol sneered at by purists, ‘God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen’ has a profound Christian message. Günther Simmermacher looks at the carol’s history.
The history of ‘God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen’ Read Post »
A great pop classic of the 1950s was recorded in the basement of a Catholic church, as GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER explains.
A Pop Classic Was Born in a Church Read Post »
A FUTURE OF FAITH: The Path of Change in Politics and Society, by Pope Francis with Dominique Wolton. Bluebird/Pan Macmillan.
Like Having Dinner With Pope Francis Read Post »
November 10 marked the 75th anniversary of the execution of three anti-Nazi priests and a Lutheran pastor whose witness and friendship across sectarian lines inspired ecumenical relations, as GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER writes.
How Martyrs Defeated Nazi Executioners Read Post »
A few random seconds made the difference between my writing these lines and never writing anything again.
God and Slim Margins Read Post »
Pope John Paul II makes his first appearance as pope following his election on October 16, 1978. (Photo: Arturo Mari/CNS)
Electing a Pope: The Conclave of October 1978 Read Post »
The Southern Cross pilgrimage to Ireland in August was a journey of faith with moments of tourism — and sometimes
The Graces of an Ireland Pilgrimage Read Post »
Unlike most other Marian apparitions, that in Knock was silent. Having visited Knock as part of the Southern Cross pilgrimage
Knock: A Place Where Our Lady Was Silent Read Post »
After going on pilgrimage in Ireland last month, Southern Cross editor GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER found a diminished but still present Church.
The Church in Ireland is Still Present Read Post »
