The Book of Acts of the Apostles contains many great speeches or sermons, numbering from seventeen to thirty-something, depending on your chosen method of reckoning. The Epistle for today’s Mass is taken, in part, from Saint Stephen’s speech to the … Continue reading
One wonders how reliable these polls are, even if conducted by Gallup. But, if it’s true that “seven of the world’s 10 countries with the most upbeat attitudes are in Latin America,” it’s not unreasonable to ask if the historical … Continue reading
With Pope Saint Pius V’s reform of the Roman Rite in 1570, many liturgical Sequences that sprung up in sundry dioceses of western Christendom were expunged from the Roman Missal. Four were kept. They were the Victimae Paschali Laudes of … Continue reading
Third Order member wishes to share zoned duplex in Richmond. Second floor duplex has private entrance, bedroom, bath, kitchen/dining room, living room, laundry with washer and dryer, oil heat/hot water-baseboard. Apartment is furnished. Prefer single lady or quiet couple in … Continue reading
The Mad Monarchist produced this video tribute to Tran Le Xuan, better known as Madame Nhu. His description, from the YouTube posting, is beneath the video. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTR1aJD84tU (Mad Monarchist) Madame Nhu, nicknamed the Dragon Lady, was born Tran Le Xuan … Continue reading
As we prepare for Christmas, we still have on our minds the heinous slaughter of kindergarteners last Friday in Connecticut. This morning, at our IHM Chapel, Father Phillipson offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the victims. Some pious … Continue reading
The Economist has a piece on Catholic tradition. SINCE the Second Vatican Council in 1962, the Roman Catholic church has striven to adapt to the modern world. But in the West—where many hoped a contemporary message would go down best—believers … Continue reading
We posted this as a news item back in 2009. But, being that yesterday was the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, I decided to post it again, anew. As with her Son, and because of Him, Mary is … Continue reading
Pierce thou my flesh with thy fear, O my God. Take from this soul what is wild and untame. Gently lead me from the paths that I’ve trod. Place in my heart a great awe for Thy Name. I do … Continue reading
Pére Jacques Marquette, S.J., is best remembered as the French explorer, who, along with Louis Joliet, discovered the Mississippi River in 1673. The fact that he was first a Jesuit missionary priest, whose work as an explorer was subjected and … Continue reading
The forty-four year-old auxiliary bishop is still confined under house detention in the seminary of Shanghai, which was shut down after his arrest last July 7 in retaliation for his courageous public resignation from the government-controlled Catholic Patriotic Association. He … Continue reading
Sister Maria Philomena put together a YouTube video of progress on our chapel project. The music is the Sisters singing Tota Pulchra Es, O Maria, which is apt considering tomorrow’s Feast of the Immaculate Conception. To date, we have raised … Continue reading
From the ND Newswire: After a five-month review process, University of Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., has accepted recommendations from the Office of Student Affairs to expand and enhance the support of and services for students who … Continue reading
The Sisters of Mercy have offered their support for the excommunicate, Father Roy Bourgeois, recently dismissed from Maryknoll. “We have known and worked with Father Roy as an advocate for justice in both church and society, nationally and globally,” their statement … Continue reading
The National Catholic Reporter has endorsed Women’s Ordination. In other news, water is wet.
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