Shaun McAfee writes that each passing Advent helps him to consider the conditions and anxieties of the first Christmas, which is why praying the Joyful Mysteries with heartfelt contemplation comes as a timely advantage. There ...
The standing tradition of many monastic houses for centuries was the art of copying Sacred Scripture and other desirable manuscripts. A more recent occupation is the restoration of old books. The Benedictines of the Praglia ...
Shaun McAfee explores how RCIA and other programs may be reshaped in the virtual environment. “ RCIA programs have an exquisite opportunity to perform one-on-one sessions that build dynamic relationships,” he writes. “Right now, the ...
As the Church prepares to celebrate the feast of St. Dominic on August 8, in an essay for Our Sunday Visitor, writer Shaun McAfee shares the contents of a recently discovered manuscript that detail nine ...
Shaun McAfee and his family have been quarantined in Italy since March 9. Needless to say, they aren’t going anywhere for awhile. They are becoming more comfortable with not seeing friends after Mass and on ...
Living in northern Italy, OSV author Shaun McAfee and his family are adjusting to a new norm in living in an area where the coronavirus is widespread. He writes: “On March 9, my family arrived ...