July first is the Feast of the Precious Blood. This is a feast that does not exist in the new Roman Calendar of Pope Paul VI. It is still, however, in the traditional Roman calendar of the 1962 usage. Our … Continue reading
Category: Columns
Updated Pilgrimage Sites and Video
The organizers of the “Pilgrimage for Restoration” have updated their main site and obtained a new blog for informational purposes. The blog has all the necessary information for the Pilgrimage, plus some videos posted, including a Video Documentary on the … Continue reading
The ‘Conciliar Church’ Does Not Exist
There are certain labels people use to brand things they talk about frequently. Often these are a mere convenience, but often they indicate the understanding (or misunderstanding) that exists in the mind of the label-user about the reality he is … Continue reading
Roger Ebert and the ‘Good Old Days’
Film critic and columnist Roger Ebert penned a column for his blog at the Chicago Sun-Times, My Vocation as a Priest. It’s a benevolent, slightly sentimental look at his Catholic upbringing. At one time, he considered the priestly vocation. But … Continue reading
It’s settled: $1.15 million — Town of Richmond to pay St. Benedict Center in discrimination case
This is local coverage of the story we posted on our site yesterday: (The Keene Sentinel) It’s being hailed as one of the largest settlements of its kind — Richmond town officials have agreed to pay $1.15 million to end … Continue reading
New Book “Be a Man” Interview With Author Father Larry Richards
I figured this was just another one of many articles or books written in the past few years on the subject of true Catholic manhood. So, I was going to pass over Randy Sly’s interview with Father Richards. I’m glad … Continue reading
“We don’t do religion.” Press Officer Interrupts Pro Soccer Player’s Response to Rosary Bead Question
I am always happy to find good current Catholic interest stories to post. This CNA report is definitely one. When England soccer striker Wayne Rooney married Coleen McLoughlin they gave a gift of rosary beads to all their guests. The … Continue reading
Is Benjamin Netanyahu Rational?
At AntiWar.com, Philip Giraldi asks the question, “Is Benjamin Netanyahu Rational?” Given the obsequious fawning over the most brutal of Israel’s leaders by American Christian Zionists (following the lead of their False Prophets), the question is relavent for all Americans. … Continue reading
Prayer for the Conversion of Non-Catholics
When we say that lex orandi lex credendi est, we mean that the Church’s prayers reveal to us her doctrines, and that salutary doctrine informs our prayer life. This point can be illustrated with any and every teaching of our … Continue reading
Blessed Pius IX on Salvation and the Church
In his Syllabus of Modern Errors, Blessed Pope Pius IX condemned the following, under the heading, “III. INDIFFERENTISM, LATITUDINARIANISM”: 15. Every man is free to embrace and profess that religion which, guided by the light of reason, he shall consider … Continue reading
Cardinal Pell under Attack
Sources report that Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney, will not be made Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops after all. Two reasons are listed: 1) bad health, and 2) a false charge of sexual impropriety that was investigated years … Continue reading
Where There Are Refugees There Is Persecution and Inhuman Injustice
Refugees don’t leave their homeland for greener pastures. Emigrants do. Refugees are forced to leave their land by terror, persecution and inhuman injustice. After the second wave of Israeli terror against Palestinians in 1967 the estimated number of refugees who … Continue reading
¡Ay, Caramba! Spain Cracks Down on Queer-Curing Clinic
Just for the record: homosexuality is a disorder and it can be cured. (See the web site of NARTH for more information.) There is also a strong connection between homosexuality and the molestation cases we hear of in the Church … Continue reading
Catholic Hospital Keeps Demented Psychiatrist on Staff
Somehow I think if the following scenario were for real, the malefactor would be looking for another job, consequences come what may. Why is it that when it comes to the graver sin of abortion complicity becomes obscure and actions … Continue reading
Another Class Act in Sports:Oriole Great Brooks Robinson Catholic Convert
Reading the commentary of our sports-minded Philosopher in Friday’s column on our website I was reminded of another class act in sports, and there are more than a few (Roger Maris, George Foreman, and Johnny Unitas come to mind). I … Continue reading
