What seek ye, brave and valiant knight Well armed and well prepared? So much in earnest for a fight So eager not to be spared.
Category: Articles
Talkers
Some people talk to let you see How beautiful their words can be, And some, their meaning to convey, But some to keep it hid away.
The Crescent Phenomenon of the Privatization of Warfare and Security-Services
The Crescent Phenomenon of the Privatization of Warfare and Security-Services: New Oligarchic Feudalities, Special-Operations Networks, and Ambiguous Mercenaries in a Time of Borderless Economies and Finance This essay on the arguably grand-strategic – but unmistakably permeating – privatization of “military … Continue reading
Santa Filomena
Whene’er a noble deed is wrought, Whene’er is spoken a noble thought, Our hearts, in glad surprise, To higher levels rise.
‘The Snowshoe Priest’: Venerable Frederic Baraga
Update: On May 10, 2012, it was announced that Bishop Baraga’s decree of heroic virtue had been approved by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. The subject of this article now bears the title, “Venerable.” Deo gratias! * * * … Continue reading
Speech for a Surprise Party in Honor of Brother Francis: December 3, 1981
It is certainly my pleasure to be a part of this tribute to our wonderful teacher. I’m sure I speak for all in saying that we know the one, true Faith better because of him. And for that we are … Continue reading
Truth, Trust, Forgiveness: Three Aids To Peace Without Humbug
On 17 July 2005, Saint Alexis Epigraphs „They are vulnerable to the truth …. Let the truth then be known …. Let us put the truth more sharply …. The truth, however, does not automatically take care of itself …. … Continue reading
The New Law
I speak not now ‘midst awesome clouds Nor give my law on stones, For now I’ve come to be your Child In flesh and blood and bones.
Brother Francis’ Obituary
Brother Francis Maluf, M.I.C.M., (July 19, 1913 – September 05, 2009) Founding member of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Superior of Saint Benedict Center in Richmond, New Hampshire, Philosopher, College Professor, and published author died on Saturday, … Continue reading
Freedom in the New Age
We are free at last in this new age, We are free to ravage and to rage, A free press we have, a freer stage.
The Message of Faith
Listen, my heart, to the message That only hearts understand; For the depth to the depth is calling
Book Review: Discovering a Lost Heritage: The Catholic Origins of America
Book Review by Eleonore Villarrubia: Discovering a Lost Heritage: The Catholic Origins of America by Adam Miller So, you think you know your American history? Well, this little gem of a book, a Catholic history of our country, will probably … Continue reading
Divine Alchemy
O merchant who from distant land Came seeking pearls on earth, Hold back Thy gold, Thy silver spare For things of higher worth. For only worthless clay we give Against the price You pay. But Ah! He said, My Alchemy … Continue reading
Catholic Self-Talk: Using Catholic Language To Combat Worldly Thinking
The importance of words must not be under-rated. Father Leonard Feeney in his book, The Word Was Made Flesh, stated the following: “We are told in the beginning of the holy Gospel, according to Saint John that, ‘The Word was … Continue reading
Who is next?
It need not be the one, expecting to depart, The one with the ailing lungs or failing heart. Not always one engaged in a bloody strife Or one embracing danger in a ventureful life.
