CNA: When asked about euthanasia, Bernadette [his wife] replied, “What do you want me to do – deprive him of food? Let him die little by little? No, no, no.” Although the 33-year journey has not been easy, Bernadette still clings … Continue reading
CNA: When asked about euthanasia, Bernadette [his wife] replied, “What do you want me to do – deprive him of food? Let him die little by little? No, no, no.” Although the 33-year journey has not been easy, Bernadette still clings … Continue reading
National Catholic Register, Matthew Archbold: It was in 1960 when every actor wanted the role of James Bond. “I thought there was too much emphasis on sex and violence,” McGoohan explained a few years after turning down the role. “It … Continue reading
Well, Kevin McDermott’s Minnesota Vikings lost a playoff game Sunday (10-9) that they should have won; too bad for a good team. Here a slice from the interview with the snapper with Trent Beattie of the National Catholic Register: “Maybe … Continue reading
Our fifth show debuts January 6 at 8:00 PM Eastern. The topic is Pilgrimage: The Holy Journey. My guest is Mr. Gregory P. Lloyd, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Clergy and Laity, Adjunct Professor of Central and Eastern European Studies at LaSalle University, and the … Continue reading
UCANews: Millions of devotees are expected to flock to Manila for this year’s celebration of the feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9. “Millions and millions of devotees are coming in this year’s procession of the Black Nazarene,” said Msgr. … Continue reading
I will not now call you servants: for the servant knoweth not what his lord doth. But I have called you friends: because all things whatsoever I have heard of my Father, I have made known to you (John 15:15). … Continue reading
Mary Rezac, CNA: Anyone who’s familiar with “Portlandia” probably remembers Colin the chicken – a heritage-breed, woodland-raised fowl who was fed a diet of sheep’s milk, soy and (local) hazelnuts and lived a happy life on a (local) 4-acre farm before … Continue reading
Catholic Culture: Edna Costello was one of those irreplaceable women who seem to appear in every healthy parish. She was the most active member of the altar guild, the Rosary circle, the parish council, the Bible study, marriage preparation classes, the … Continue reading
California Catholic Daily: On April of 2001, St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood served as the site of the greatest loss Brother Cesar John Paul Galan, FSP, would ever endure: the death of his brother Hector due to gun violence. … Continue reading
The Catholic Herald: MacMillan is waging a holy war on 1970s-style Mass settings that he describes as “musically illiterate, almost as if they were written by semi-trained teenagers. The style is stodgy and sentimental, tonally and rhythmically stunted and melodically … Continue reading
Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register: [David Quessenberry] The prayers of the Rosary are helpful, but also the physical rosary itself is helpful, since it gives us a tangible means of expressing our soul’s desire for grace. Praying without objects is … Continue reading
This is a short and passionate reflection from a great writer, a humble Catholic convert, on the beauty of God’s mercy. Joseph Pearce is probably the greatest commentator on Shakespeare in contemporary literature. What got Pearce thinking about the Faith … Continue reading
Let us remember that this is in China and the faithful who came to the ceremony risked being arrested. 10,000 came to one cathedral for a four hour service. AsiaNews: “It’s a miracle! It is protection from Heaven!” said some Catholics … Continue reading
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