On March 1, 2014 Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon celebrated a Pontifical High Mass in the Extraordinary Form at the Brigittine Monastery “Our Lady of Consolation” in Amity, Oregon. The Mass was the crowning celebration … Continue reading
Should we be surprised that a group of unrepentant homosexuals desiring to parade their vice flamboyantly at a Catholic event would lie in order to do so? Below is a press release from the parade organizers sent to Catholicism.org: VETERANS … Continue reading
Immaculate Heart of Mary School of Still River, MA has decided to pull out of the South Boston Saint Patrick’s Day Parade after learning that a homosexual advocacy group will be allowed to march in this year’s parade. For almost … Continue reading
Africans can sometimes surprise Western liberals. I’ll never forget the surprise that a Nigerian seminarian stirred up in a conversation, when he asked what those men were doing in line outside a K of C hall in Connecticut. (We were … Continue reading
Last Spring, I was contacted by a journalist who writes for various Catholic publications. She had an interest in the subject of courtship and had read some materials we published on the issue. Favorably impressed with what she read, she … Continue reading
If a stronger nation attempts to undermine a weaker nation’s politics, change its laws, replace its traditional religion, and otherwise impose the stronger nation’s cultural agenda on it, this is generally considered to be “imperialism.” Western liberals often condemn this … Continue reading
Dr. Robert Moynihan, of Inside the Vatican, sends out periodic email letters to which I subscribe. He sent out (so far) two letters on the situation in Ukraine. Since neither is posted yet on his web site, I am posting … Continue reading
There were many interesting reactions to my piece, “The Yuck Factor.” Some accused me of Manicheanism, Islamic voluntarism, “rantings and ravings against gay and lesbian people,” insanity, “innate, inbred bigotry,” and being simultaneously a “closet gay” and a “homophobe.” Others … Continue reading
As feckless fathers watch the game Their wives attempt to be the men. But woman’s heart and woman’s frame Cannot be truly masculine. As feckless fathers say the Mass, From ministers in mini-skirts Epistle sounds, Communions pass To hapless boys … Continue reading
ABINGDON, Va. (Tricities.com) — As a young Jewish girl in Indiana, she was intrigued by the Catholic church across the street. One day, she got the nerve to sneak inside and she was smitten. Later, in her 20s, she started … Continue reading
So what’s the latest on the whole Medjugorje phenomenon? Michael Voris gives a brief roundup. See also his interview with Dr. E. Michael Jones, well-known Catholic author and expert on the alleged apparitions at Medjugorje (below), and ChurchMilitant.TV’s “The Phenomenon … Continue reading
(EastSideHunky’s Klobasa Klub) The Bulgars have given an example to the world, filled with many chickified nations, such as the UK, among others. At least in the sphere of pushing back to the creeping shariaization of Europe and the Americas. … Continue reading
(Rorate Caeli) [Abp. Jan Graubner speaks:] When we were discussing those who are fond of the ancient liturgy and wish to return to it, it was evident that the Pope speaks with great affection, attention, and sensitivity for all in order … Continue reading
In our increasingly superficial culture, many moral decisions are made based on surface appearances, emotional reactions to those appearances, and an alarming lack of intellectual or volitional activity to check those emotional reactions. This has serious ramifications for all of … Continue reading
Father Leonard Feeney once remarked that certain Puritan sectaries refuse to pray the Hail Mary because the Catholic prayer has a bad word in it: womb. On the other hand, many of the Church’s most vociferous critics consider her to … Continue reading
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