Just under three weeks ago, on March 13, Paul Ehrlich died at the ripe old age of 93. In case you are unaware, Ehrlich was one of the most consequential scoundrels of modern history, an entomologist who achieved superstardom as … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2026
At the Foot of the Cross: Mary’s Sorrows and the Helplessness of Her Love
Part Two of an Adapted Excerpt from The Crucifixion Mary became our Mother just when She lost Jesus. Since She had already had such a love of souls, and since that love had already been immensely increased by the events … Continue reading
Good Queen Mary Part II: The Fall of Anne Boleyn, and the Abasement of Mary
In part I, we traced Mary’s childhood amidst the events of Henry’s political failures on the European stage, as well as the change in her affairs at the conclusion of the King’s Great Matter. Now we will resume in 1533, … Continue reading
The Iran War and the Battle for the Soul of America
A man once told Brother Francis, when our Lebanese mentor had initiated a religious conversation with him, “There are two things we don’t talk about here!” Brother responded, with all the apparent naïveté of a foreigner, “What are they?” “Religion … Continue reading
Urge President Trump to Stop the Israeli Annexation of Southern Lebanon!
The following is a Catholic Action League of Massachusetts action alert… Lebanon is the last Christian stronghold in the Middle East. Although it no longer has a Christian majority, it is the home to more than 2.2 million Christians, comprising 32% … Continue reading
A Syrian Catholic Bishop, Native of Beirut, Details Israeli War Crimes in Southern Lebanon
The following is from the social media platform X. The “Bishop Nassif” referenced in the headline on that platform as “Syriac Catholic Bishop of South Lebanon,” is probably Bishop Antoine Nassif, who is the current Exarch of Canada for the … Continue reading
At the Foot of the Cross: Mary’s Sorrows and the Test of Her Faith
An Adapted Excerpt from The Crucifixion Mary had stood through at the foot of the Cross, the entire Three Hours, though She had had a sleepless night, and the morning had been crowded full with terrible happenings. In the strength … Continue reading
A Mystery in Matthew 1:19
When understanding’s wanting, set your sight On likenesses, and clues you can procure. A look at manly men may shed some light On Joseph’s noble heart and motives pure. The sensitive, protective sort of man Will always feel it keenly … Continue reading
What Does ‘the Old Testament Has Never Been Revoked’ Mean?
The following question came in through our contact page on Catholicism.org: Hello, among the recent mass of terms flooding my social media such as, “The Chosen People”, “Christian Zionism”, and “Replacement Theology”, I searched the Catechism to see what it … Continue reading
A Death in Lent (RIP, John Wassmer)
Blessed Abbot Columba Marmion, O.S.B., wrote that “Christianity is a mystery of life and death.” By virtue of our Baptism and Eucharistic Communion with Jesus Christ, our life and death, and our new life after death, are intimately bound up … Continue reading
What’s Going on with Germany?
What is the German’s fatherland? So name the great land to me, already! As far as the German tongue sounds And sings songs to God in heaven: That shall it be! That shall it be! That, brave German, call that … Continue reading
What’s Going on with France?
Sweet France, dear land of my childhood, cradle of so much carefree joy, I have kept you in my heart, my village with its steeple and wise houses, where children my age shared my happiness, yes, I love you, and … Continue reading
Cinderella — A True Story
Once upon a time there was a wretched, little soul, covered with the dirtiness of sin and clothed in the rags of fallen human nature. Her wicked step-angels despised her and laughed at her miserable condition. They sought by their name calling … Continue reading
