Catholicism.org » John F. McManus http://catholicism.org An online journal edited by the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Richmond N.H. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:17:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Speech for a Surprise Party in Honor of Brother Francis: December 3, 1981 http://catholicism.org/speech-for-a-surprise-party-in-honor-of-brother-francis-december-3-1981.html http://catholicism.org/speech-for-a-surprise-party-in-honor-of-brother-francis-december-3-1981.html#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:24:50 +0000 John F. McManus http://catholicism.org/?p=11983 It is certainly my pleasure to be a part of this tribute to our wonderful teacher.  I’m sure I speak for all in saying that we know the one, true Faith better because of him.  And for that we are all deeply grateful.

You may wonder why it is that I am up here ... ...Read More »]]> http://catholicism.org/speech-for-a-surprise-party-in-honor-of-brother-francis-december-3-1981.html/feed 0 My Only Uncle Was a Missionary Priest http://catholicism.org/my-only-uncle-was-a-missionary-priest.html http://catholicism.org/my-only-uncle-was-a-missionary-priest.html#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:59:15 +0000 John F. McManus http://catholicism.org/?p=7609 The only uncle I ever had was a remarkable individual who spent much of his life as a Jesuit missionary in a far off land. Edwin G. McManus, two years younger than my father, was born November 12, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York. Following the footsteps of his brother, he graduated from Jesuit-run ... ...Read More »]]> http://catholicism.org/my-only-uncle-was-a-missionary-priest.html/feed 4 The Great Gift of Christmas http://catholicism.org/the-great-gift-of-christmas.html http://catholicism.org/the-great-gift-of-christmas.html#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:35:26 +0000 John F. McManus http://catholicism.org/?p=5477 An offense is measured, not by the one who gives it, but by the one who receives it.  While it certainly would be wrong for anyone to strike a neighbor, it would be a much greater wrong to strike the Pope, the President, or some other prominent individual.

When Adam and Eve sinned, they ... ...Read More »]]> http://catholicism.org/the-great-gift-of-christmas.html/feed 0 Abortion Opposed From Heaven http://catholicism.org/abortion-opposed-from-heaven.html http://catholicism.org/abortion-opposed-from-heaven.html#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:06:15 +0000 John F. McManus http://catholicism.org/?p=5077 When Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi appeared on Meet the Press a few weeks ago, she was asked about her consistent approval of abortion. Repeating her frequently stated stand, she insisted that she is “an ardent, practicing Catholic” and then claimed that no one knows when life begins. Moderator Tom Brokaw promptly ... ...Read More »]]> http://catholicism.org/abortion-opposed-from-heaven.html/feed 2