Saint Padre Pio loved to hear an Ave Maria by a gifted cantante d’opera. How do I know this? Because of a photo I saw of him, smiling with folded arms, as he and his fellow friars listened to the … Continue reading
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Whose Authority Allows Stalin’s Statue at DDay Memorial in Bedford VA?
That’s the question. The world’s greatest mass murderer (next to Mao Tse tung) had nothing to do with DDay anyway. Our Russian WWII “allies” weren’t in Normandy on June 6, 1944. So, why was there a statue unveiled of him, … Continue reading
No Intelligent Design Allowed Among Scientists’ Discussions at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California Catholic News: An Alliance Defense Fund allied attorney filed an amended complaint Monday in a lawsuit against Jet Propulsion Laboratory on behalf of an employee demoted, silenced, harassed, and threatened with termination for discussing his beliefs with willing co-workers … Continue reading
Jewish Convert, Pro-Life Crusader, Paul Schenck, to be Ordained June 12
Deacon Paul Schenck did more than talk the talk, he walked the walked, having been arrested many times for his anti-abortion activities. Good example of Catholic pro-lifers were a major factor in his journey to Catholicism. Now he will walk … Continue reading
Turkish Government Called Bishop to Warn Him About Murat Altun Hours before Murder
More news is now in on this terrible murder. Bishop Padovese’s driver, who was appointed for this job by the government four years before, had claimed that he was Catholic. After the warning, Padovese cancelled plane reservations for himself and … Continue reading
ADL Sponsors Interfaith Revision of Oberammergau Passion Play, Judas More Relevant
Mark Alessio of The Remnant has the story: The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has announced the release of the “first-ever major study of the Oberammergau Passion Play by leading scholars on Christian-Jewish relations” (May 14, 2010): “The 16-page report examines the … Continue reading
Holy See Voices Protest of Three Year Old Israeli Blockade of Gaza
Zenit News: As the forced isolation of the Gaza Strip again drew international attention last week — due to an Israeli attack May 31 on ships carrying in aid — the Holy See joined its voice to that of those … Continue reading
Year For Priests Comes to a Close Tomorrow Through Friday
Zenit News: Priests from around the world are gathering in Rome this week for the official closing of their year. The Year for Priests, called by Benedict XVI, draws to a close with a Wednesday through Friday program of events. … Continue reading
Blessed Jerzey Popieluszko’s Mother Leads Rosary at Son’s Beatification
Zenit News: Armed only with “truth, justice and charity,” Father Jerzy Popieluszko sought to maintain and give witness to his freedom of conscience as a citizen and a priest. Full account is here.
Murderer of Bishop Padovese Was on Jihad Against “the Great Satan”
More details of this gruesome murder are now out and, perhaps, more facts will be revealed as the police investigation proceeds. CatholicOnline reports: The Bishop was stabbed in the house and then beheaded outside. He cried for help before he … Continue reading
British TV to Broadcast “Protest the Pope” Leader’s Documentary Before Holy Father’s Visit
CNA reports: A homosexual activist and Vatican protestor in the U.K. is slated to make what he calls a “factual” documentary on the Holy Father, which is set to air just before the upcoming papal trip. One critic of the … Continue reading
Israel’s Flotilla Assault and Gaza Policy Condemned by Ankara, Moscow
(Full story on RT.com) Vladimir Putin said Russia had strongly condemned Israel for its actions. “As for the Israel’s attack on the humanitarian convoy – we not only expressed our concerns, but also condemned these actions straight away. Our envoy … Continue reading
Girl Pulls Dying Boyfriend From Jaws of Shark, Baptizes Him on Beach
This is a most astounding story of the heroic kind of fortitude God gives in time of danger to those ordinary Catholics who love the Faith. May 18, 1959. Search Time.com. “Looking down on the ocean from the Presidio, San … Continue reading
Archbishop for Military Services Urges Congress Not to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
California Catholic news reports: Archbishop Timothy Broglio: “In a response to a request from the Chiefs of Chaplains of the Armed Forces I communicated some considerations and concerns regarding the proposal to change the existing legislation regarding persons with a … Continue reading
Cosmetic Marketing Hides Pill’s Connection to Abortion and Eugenics
CNA reports: Present opinion of the birth control pill has been formed by a “sophisticated marketing campaign” which hides the Pill’s dependency on abortion and its connections with the eugenics movement, one pro-life writer says. Denver attorney Rebecca R. Messall … Continue reading