If in the sin you now confess There was one tithe of tenderness;
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Resurrection
In crocus fashion, sunlight-wise, The Body of Our Lord Slipped through the stone-bound sepulchre, Streamed through the soldier’s sword. Though stripped and whipped and spat upon, Sundered with nail and spear, Thus did our dust in Him prevail At the … Continue reading
Catholic Action League Criticizes Governor’s Council Vote to Confirm Judge Lenk
The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts today criticized the Governor’s Council for its 5 to 3 vote to confirm the nomination of Judge Barbara A. Lenk to the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth. In announcing her appointment, Governor Deval … Continue reading
Casey Jones: Legendary Railroad Engineer and Catholic
Practically every American has heard of the storied railroad engineer of the late 1800’s, Casey Jones, made famous throughout the years in song, story, and film. But it is generally not known that he was baptized a Catholic at the … Continue reading
CJ Doyle Testifies on Barbara Lenk Nomination
Thanks to MassResistance, we present this video of Joe Doyle’s testimony on the nomination of lesbian activist Barbara Lenk to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Joe will once again be speaking at the SBC Conference this year (Oct. 7-8).
Baptism of Desire: Its Origin and Abandonment in the Thought of Saint Augustine
Perish the thought that a person predestined to eternal life could be allowed to end this life without the sacrament of the mediator. (Saint Augustine) This article will focus on the question of explicit baptism of desire — as it … Continue reading
The Fairyland
All that enters through my eye My intellect must simplify; For nothing in my mind can be a Guest unless it’s an idea:
Dilemma
My prayers for you, alas, are all Somewhat anthropological. I cannot separate a whole, Dissect a substance and see a soul;
Short Documentary on St. Dismas Church
It being Holy Week, the Church is presenting us with all four Evangelists’ accounts of the Passion narrative. Part of that history is the story of St. Dismas. In honor of the thief who stole Heaven, I recommend this nine-minute … Continue reading
Retort To A Philosopher
If in future I my lyre Ever from its rack remove, And go plucking with my plectrum Anything I cannot prove,
Cowardination
In little tasks of daily life Which every man must do, Like climbing up and down a hill, Or counting two and two,
Cristiada: An Upcoming Film on the Cristeros
If this trailer is any indication, Cristiada is at least an attempt to distinguish the good guys from the bad guys. The URL for the film’s web site is http://www.cristiadafilm.com/. This is a teachable moment, folks. Tell all your friends … Continue reading
The Conversion Stories of Knute Rockne and Ralph H. Metcalfe
[The Conversion Stories of Knute Rockne and Ralph Metcalfe. “Crossing The Goal Line” by Knute Rockne, and “A Race Well Run” by Ralph H. Metcalfe, taken from Through Hundred Gates Imprimatur: Archbishop John McNicholas 1938.] I used to be impressed … Continue reading
Apology
God give me strength In making a rhyme To limit the length, To stop it in time.
Remembering Father Feeney
During the long years (1942-1978) in which I was privileged to associate with Father Feeney on a daily basis, I kept a record of statements he would make from time to time, in his sermons or lectures, or in ordinary … Continue reading
