As has already been noted on the SBC website, Archduke Otto von Habsburg, who in 1916 became heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, has died. I’d like to offer a couple of additional thoughts. The Archduke passed away … Continue reading
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A Prayer For Protestants
May God be kind to captive fish Who dwell in little bowls and wish To swim, and can’t, and have no notion
Good News
The night before Our Lord was born Saint Joseph went about forlorn, Knocking at doors from left to right, Knocking at every door in sight,
Patron Saint for the Impatient
Saint Expedite: A Real Saint? Some would claim, in answer to the above question, that Saint Expedite really did not exist. In reply to that claim, we need to point out that he is indeed found in the Roman Martyrology, … Continue reading
“They Shall Speak With New Tongues” Mark 16:17
Reading in the Book of Acts about the events of Pentecost, three physical things accentuate the spiritual. In fact, without them, the coming of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles would be impossible to imagine, being, as we are, creatures … Continue reading
David Goldstein and Martha Moore Avery: from Socialists to ‘Campaigners for Christ’
It is probably safe to say that everyone reading this knows of the famous preacher on Boston Common of the 1950’s, Father Leonard Feeney, and of the religious brothers who accompanied him there each Sunday. Father preached the unvarnished truth … Continue reading
Pianissimo
My meager brightness must I dim: Curtail my scanty skill; My little well, below the brim,
In Praise Of Electrons
Lest I should ever be mistaken for a mad Manichaean, Who am enamored of realities maybe not three-dimensioned enough, I hereby praise God loudly for all measurements and materials, Foliage, flesh, fabric and fiber, substance and stuff.
Doing Tradition: A Video of the Auriesville Pilgrimage
If you watch the video, you’ll see glimpses of our religious brothers and sisters. Reminder: The 16th annual Pilgrimage for Restoration is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, September 23-25. Learn more here. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byjR0bfOvt0
Universae Ecclesiae
Below is the official English translation of the Instruction, Universae Ecclesiae. The Latin original — and all the official translations — are found on the Holy See’s web site.
Refusal To Cast The First Stone
If in the sin you now confess There was one tithe of tenderness;
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).
