Concerning a roving band of 14-16 year-old youth whose mischief ended in a murderous shooting spree, Philly Mayor Michael Nutter had some choice remarks. While he chose to use profanity in expressing himself, he hit on an important truth. One … Continue reading
Category: Columns
ADL’s Foxman: Christ the King ‘unAmerican’
Abraham Foxman, the pro-abortion, head of the ADL, recently proclaimed Our Lord Jesus Christ the King to be unAmerican. Religion, specifically Rick Santorum’s Catholic religion, has no place in American politics, according to Mr. Foxman. In a confused statement, the … Continue reading
On Clarifications and Apologies for ‘Hurting the Feelings’ of Homosexual Activists
Matt Abbot has a good article on the Renew America website about an exaggerated concern over the “feelings” of hateful and militant anti-Catholic homosexuals who want to corrupt your children. Here is a clip from an unequivocal quote that he … Continue reading
I’m Being Censored!
The material on this web site is being censored. Not by a government bureau or, but by the technology of the Internet itself. (Before I say any more, let me cut to the chase and ask all subscribers to “whitelist” … Continue reading
Goodbye, American Liberties
It’s not Church news, but it’s big news for Americans who still value our vanishing civil liberties. President Obama now has the power to arrest and indefinitely detain U.S. citizens without trial, using the nation’s military forces. This is genuinely … Continue reading
Jews Opposing Homosexual Agenda
In the culture-wars front, a major offensive has been launched by a group of Jewish “Rabbis, Community Leaders, and Mental Health Professionals.” Called the Torah Declaration, the initiative is noteworthy for its frankness and tact. We read in it much … Continue reading
Prayers Needed for the Conversion of 85 Year-Old Reverend Robert Schuller
I have penned some highly critical words in the past concerning televangelist Robert Schuller. And I am not going to add anything new here. In fact, I regret having been overly sarcastic in my past remarks, which didn’t do anyone … Continue reading
Traditional Mass at Two New Hampshire Colleges
The traditional Roman Rite of Mass has made its way onto the campuses of Thomas More College and the College of Saint Mary Magdalen. These are two of the country’s most respected Catholic liberal arts colleges. It so happens that … Continue reading
Public School Teacher ‘Bullies’ Catholic Student
WorldNet Daily reports on the homosexualist indoctrination taking place at a Michigan school district. The teacher kicked a Catholic young man out of class because that student, in response to a direct question from the teacher, expressed his disapproval of … Continue reading
Obituary: Sister Mary Bernadette, M.I.C.M.
Sister Mary Bernadette Maluf, M.I.C.M. (January 8, 1920 – December 16, 2011), founding member of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Prioress of Saint Benedict Center in Richmond, New Hampshire, and educator died on Friday, December 16, at … Continue reading
San Diego Catholic QB Phillip Rivers Should Offer True Faith to Tim Tebow
There is an interesting article on Catholic evangelization, “Bringing Tim Tebow & Others To The Fullness of Truth That Is The Catholic Church,” written by by David Hartline for The American Catholic. When he mentioned certain apologetical converts, Steve Ray, … Continue reading
SPLC Caught Lying, Getting Sued
Our old friends at the SPLC, who have printed lies about Saint Benedict Center in the past, are getting themselves sued by a former Arizona lawman: At a speech in Sacramento, California, on December 10, Richard Mack, former sheriff of … Continue reading
Library Catalogue Search Leads Professor to 500 Year-Old Latin Bible
Catholicism.org contributor, Mrs. Eleonore Villarrubia, a graduate of Tulane University, left me a very interesting page from the university’s quarterly magazine (Fall, 2011) on the accidental discovery, in the rare book collection of the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, of a moveable-type … Continue reading
For the Glory of the Trinity, Help Us Build IHM Chapel!
In Richmond, New Hampshire, the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary carry out a multifaceted apostolate at Saint Benedict Center, with its monastery, convent, chapel, and school. In our chapel, only the traditional rites of the Roman Church are … Continue reading
Considering Capital Punishment
Writing for Crisis Magazine, Christopher A. Ferrara asks the question “Can the Church Ban Capital Punishment?” He replies in the negative for very weighty reasons. In brief, the entire tradition of the Church advanced and defended the right of the … Continue reading