National Catholic Register, Alexandra Greeley: Way down the road in southern Virginia sits a very appealing and productive farm run by the Miller family, thanks to Ben Miller. For anyone hungry enough for fresh farm foods — especially living in … Continue reading
Category: Catholic Living
Acedia and the Noon Day Devil
CNA, Mary Farrow: What should you be doing right now? If the answer is “not reading this article,” you might want to keep going. If you’re reading this article because you’re distracting yourself from something that needs to be done, … Continue reading
Greg Lloyd, the (Human) Heart and Soul of the Pilgrimage for Restoration, Needs Help
Sometimes even indefatigable people get sick and need help. The hard-working Gregory Lloyd, the man who has been the creative force behind the Pilgrimage for Restoration since its inception, has hit that point. Greg, whose adjunct work in academe only … Continue reading
What is Legitimism?
“Legitimism” is a very curious word that pops up from time in history. It has to deal with the questions fought — politically or militarily — in many countries over the past few centuries. Considering that it deals with the … Continue reading
How My Catholic Drug Addict Friend Brought Me to the True Faith
1Peter5, Augustine Himmel: Her hair was red, but not nearly as red as the area rug that sat atop the aqua-green carpet in her living room. She was short and plump, yet not as round as the peanut M&Ms we … Continue reading
Picture of a Priest Saving the Consecrated Hosts After Being Beaten
Dominic Pavan This photo speaks volumes: A priest, knocked to the ground as he was distributing Communion, who uses the strength he has left to gather the hosts and particles of the Eucharist that had fallen to the floor. The … Continue reading
What I’ll Be Missing in October
For the first time since 2013, I shall be missing the annual conference at St. Benedict Center. Alas, my attendance is a victim of the Corona-induced restrictions on travel. So, I have decided to tick off the things I’ll miss … Continue reading
Olympic Speed Skater Becomes Franciscan Sister
Aleteia, Jaime Septien: Kirstin Holum was an American speed skater in the Olympic Games of Nagano in 1998. Sister Catherine is a nun of the order of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, who lives and prays in the Convent of … Continue reading
What a Woman!
CNA: A surgeon, retired army officer, missionary, and Catholic religious sister is among the featured speakers at this week’s Republican National Convention. The convention, which takes place over four days this week, will officially nominate President Donald Trump for reelection. … Continue reading
RIP Abbot Antoine Forgeot, Today’s Dom Gueranger
The Catholic World Report: A Benedictine abbot who helped to revive traditional monasticism and Gregorian chant in France was buried Wednesday in the 11th-century Abbey of Fontgombault, the monastery he led for more than 30 years. Dom Antoine Forgeot died … Continue reading
Hong Kong Catholic Billionaire Ready for Prison Again in Defense of Freedom
Acton Institute, Rev. Ben Johnson: Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and dissident, says he would gladly be arrested again, because advocating for human freedom is part of his character. And until China respects the freedom embedded in human nature, … Continue reading
Two Bishops Lead Eucharist Procession of 2000 in Madison WI
Catholic World Report, Joseph M. Hanneman The Second Person of the Holy Trinity was given a police escort up riot-scarred State Street to the Wisconsin Capitol building on Saturday, followed in procession by 2,000 Catholics who proclaimed in word and … Continue reading
Live According to Logos
Due to the coronavirus phenomenon, our graduation at IHM School did not happen as originally scheduled. Last month, we had a small ceremony with our graduates and their families. Of the speeches given that day, mine was the shortest. The … Continue reading
Catholic Convert Who ‘Survived’ Bombing of Nagasaki
Aleteia, Michael Cook: These were experiences which would have crushed the strongest among us and made the most fervent question the justice of God. Nagai pondered the disaster. Was it completely senseless? Had it exposed the indifference of God? As … Continue reading