The little muslin moth, Whose food is flame and cloth, Flitting in rapid flight From linen-chest to light,
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Why Are Market Speculation, School Lunches, and Women’s Lib Contrary to Catholic Social Teachings?
[The following is from The Framework of a Christian State by Rev. E. Cahill, S.J., Imprimi Potest: Eduardus, Archbishop of Dublin, May 23, 1932. Regarding the first part of this article, the subject is evidently very timely; read Johann Hari: … Continue reading
Christians in Palestine
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In Memoriam, Ode to Christopher
My nephew, Christopher Madrigal, was only twenty-four years-old when God took him eleven years ago on July 7. Father Jarecki offered his Mass for Christopher here at Saint Benedict Center on the anniversary of his death. He was one of … Continue reading
The Whistler
Seldom the soaring rocket-light will rise Up from the flaming heart and reach the eyes. Often the song of ecstasy, half-sung,
The Battleground: Syria and Palestine, the Seed Plot of Religion by Hilaire Belloc
[The Battleground: Syria and Palestine, the Seed Plot of Religion by Hilaire Belloc. Ignatius Press.] Hilaire Belloc, one of my favorite authors, was exceedingly prolific. He wrote one hundred fifty three books of poetry, essays, history, religion, politics, and economics, … Continue reading
A Tribute To Anti-Revolutionaries: The White Russians
No, this is not hymn to the glories of the drink. The anti-Bolshevik defenders of Russian tradition, including the monarchy, were known as the White movement. If you recognize the tune, chances are you know it from the 1812 Overture, … Continue reading
Liberalism: An Evil Defined
The following excellent explanation of liberalism is taken from: Parente, Pietro; Piolanti, Antonio; and Garofalo, Salvatore, Dictionary of Dogmatic Theology, translated by Emmanuel Doronzo, O.M.I., S.T.D., Ph.D. (Milwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Company, 1951) p. 163 and 164. I have provided … Continue reading
Regina Caeli
Our single entrant in the race Of getting hailed as full of grace Outscored the angels, took the prize, And won all honors in the skies.
On Holy Communion
[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 Farley.] What difference is there between the Communion of Catholics and that … Continue reading
Saint Peter, Fisher of Men, June 29
There’s a painting of Saint Peter in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel here at the monastery in Richmond, NH, which, I believe, had to have been drawn from a photograph. Every time I look at it I think to … Continue reading
Theme of the Fifteenth Annual ‘Pilgrimage for Restoration’ Announced
[The following is a press release of the National Coalition of Clergy and Laity.] Gregory Lloyd, director of the Pilgrimage for Restoration, has announced the theme for the fifteenth annual pilgrimage, which takes place September 22 to 25, 2010. This … Continue reading
Stanzas For The Unastonishable
Their noses are assailed with smells, Their ears are beat upon by bells, They see the outward coverings And watch the surfaces of things,
Reflection on a Flea
Let not my little Muse Deceive you or confuse. Not in the pose of art
Is This the ‘Annihilation of Nations’?
When considering current events, the Fatima-minded among us like to keep in mind the fact that the Virgin’s revelations and requests to Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia have not yet been fulfilled. She said that if Russia were not converted, that … Continue reading
