This is quite worth a listen. The novel, Lord of the Flies, clearly shows how society degenerates into evil when the young attempt to govern. Yet today our society is idolizing the youth, even giving them a ‘pulpit.’ In this … Continue reading
Category: Catholic Living
German Hierarchy Attacks Bavaria Government for Mandating Crucifixes in Gov Bldgs
Fatima Network Perspectives, Christopher Ferrara; Another classic sign of diabolical influence is duplicity of word and deed, very much in evidence at the highest levels of the Church over the past five years. Thus, the Church in Germany demands that … Continue reading
Kansas Archbishop Offers to Himself Baptize Babies to Encourage Large Families
TFP:, Francis Slobodnik In a 2014 column in the archdiocesan paper, The Leaven, the archbishop stated, “The question for Catholic couples should not be: How many children do we want to have?” Archbishop Naumann then outlined his new policy saying that “as … Continue reading
Bavaria: Law Mandates Crosses on All Government Buildings
The Independent, Shahab Khan: A German state has ordered that Christian crosses should be placed on the entrance of all government buildings. Bavaria’s conservative government has said the crosses should not be seen as religious symbols, but are meant to reflect … Continue reading
Woman Killed in Jet Engine Explosion a Catholic Mother Devoted to Catholic Education
CNS, Carol Zimmermann: Tributes from business leaders and politicians alike described Jennifer Riordan — the 43-year-old passenger who died April 17 from injuries suffered on Southwest Flight 1380 when its engine exploded — as a devoted mother, community leader, mentor and … Continue reading
Japan: 17th Century Catholic Warriors and Martyrs, the Heroic Samurai Masuda
“The superior man is catholic and not partisan. The mean man is partisan and not catholic.” ─ Confucius, The Analects, 2.XIV “Ima rojo shiteiru mono wa, raise made tomo to naru.” (“Now, those who accompany me in being besieged in this castle, … Continue reading
Police Officer Saves Lives of Three Women and Credits Blessed Virgin Mary
Aleteia, Cynthia Dermody: : Federick Yap was born and raised by his single mother in the Philippines, where he was baptized Catholic and attended Catholic school — but he never really considered himself very devout, nor did he have a … Continue reading
Amazing Story of a Miraculous Conversion, Actually Two Conversions
Renew America, Matt C. Abbot (from Tonci Weaver): Below is a short and edifying story sent to me by reader Tonchi Weaver. God bless you, Tonchi! In early 2001, I kept constant vigil with my mother-in-law, who was not Catholic or … Continue reading
Sister Nazarena of Jesus: American Who Lived Forty-Five Years As a Recluse in Rome
An amazing story to be sure. Not much is known about her other than that she left her home to live a life of ascetical solitude in the cell of a Camaldolese convent in Rome where, in 1990, she died after forty-five … Continue reading
Just Beautiful: Little Boy With Downs Comforts Jesus in Good Friday Procession
ChurchPop: This is so touching. In a video going viral around the world (you can watch it below), a boy with down syndrome comes up to an actor playing Jesus in a Viacrucis (Way of the Cross) procession in Mexico to … Continue reading
Younger Generation Catholics Prefer the Old Wine in New Skins
Catholic Herald, Matthew Schmitz: Last week, in a speech to Italian liturgists, Pope Francis appeared to set in stone the liturgical changes that came at the time of Vatican II. “After this magisterium, after this long journey,” he said, “we can … Continue reading
Some Faith Left in Spain: All Military Bases Will Fly Flag at Half-Mast for Triduum
Catholic Herald: The Spanish flag will fly at half-mast on all military buildings including the Ministry of Defence in Madrid to commemorate the death of Christ this Holy Week. In a statement, the ministry said all units, bases, barracks will … Continue reading
Jean Vanier of L’Arche, ‘[Disabled], and You Visited Me’
CNA: The French documentary “Summer in the Forest” depicts the lives of four disabled men and their unlikely friend: a philosopher born into a powerful and distinguished Canadian family, Jean Vanier. Vanier is the founder of L’Arche, a federation of … Continue reading
Eric Mahl: Pro Football to Hermit to Living On the Streets of Cleveland to Divine Mercy Apostle
I’ve been reading a good book by Father Michael Gaitley, M.I.C., titled You Did It To Me. In that book he tells a bit about his friend, Eric Mahl, one time pro-football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns. I wanted to … Continue reading