[Christopher A. Ferrara, The Church and the Libertarian (Minnesota: The Remnant Press, 2010), $25, 383 pp., soft cover.] Since hearing, a few years ago that Chris Ferrara was preparing this book, I have eagerly looked forward to reading it. I … Continue reading
God to some Sticky stuff Not yet alive In a hive, Said,
Michael Voris briefly explains a truth that many today don’t seem to understand. For more on this subject of religious continuity from the Old Testament to the New, see Our Patriarch Abraham and the Continuity of Religion and The Heresy … Continue reading
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is our first American-born United States citizen to be canonized. She was born in New York City in 1774. When Paul VI raised her to the altar in 1975, he praised her lifelong commitment to charity … Continue reading
Out in the bay arose a whale; And in a flash from surf to sight, From far-off wave to steamer-rail, A whale a millionth of its size
[Taken from The History of the Passion, Fr. James Groenings, SJ. Imprimatur: Archbishop Glennon, Jan. , 1908.] The first word of Christ on the cross concerned His enemies, who, however, instead of being converted, continued to offend Him. They, indeed, … Continue reading
Perfume and petal Are qualities That test love’s mettle With too much ease.
Il reviendra avec son coeur immense, avec son coeur de flamme, son âme de pauvre et son sourire. Il reviendra ! Et le Coeur Immaculé de Marie triomphera! I love this motto from the late Abbé de Nantes’ periodical for … Continue reading
[The following is from Questions Asked by Protestants Briefly Answered by Father M. Philipps, Rector of St. Joseph’s Church, Buffalo, NY. Cabinet of Catholic Information, 1903 Imprimatur: Archbishop John Farley] What do you mean by the word Church? By Church … Continue reading
[Review of A Saint Under Moslem Rule by Justo Perez de Urbel, Catholic Authors Press.] To much of the world, Spain is an enigma. Isolated from the rest of western Europe by the daunting barrier of the rugged Pyrenees Mountains, … Continue reading
“O God, I give Thee thanks that I am not as the rest of men…” What’s the problem? Have you ever stopped to consider what it is that was really wrong with the prayer of the Pharisee? After all, it … Continue reading
We’ve all heard, “It’s the economy, stupid!” Now, here’s a humorous explanation of just how stupid an economy we have worldwide. As to why this becomes a religious question, read Father Fahey: “The Divine Plan for order calls for a … Continue reading
I saw a donkey at a fair When sounds and songs were in the air; But he no note interpreted Of what the people sang or said.
[The following is from Questions Asked by Protestants briefly answered by Father M. Philipps, Rector of St. Joseph’s Church, Buffalo, NY. Cabinet of Catholic Information, 1903 Imprimatur: Archbishop John Farley] The Mass What do Catholics mean by a sacrifice? A … Continue reading
“Put not your faith in princes,” Scripture exhorts us. In our day and age it might be added, “Put not your faith in celebrities.” I say that on account of the case of Mel Gibson. Back when his movie The … Continue reading
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