The IHM School site has a photo gallery from the March 25 profession of two of our sisters. Please join us in thanking God that Sister Maria Rosaria and Sister Marie Gabrielle took their final vows as Slaves of the … Continue reading
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Easter Thursday Sung Mass in Woonsocket, R.I.
The Schola Cantorum Sanctae Ceciliae will be singing for a High Mass at Precious Blood Church, 94 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The Celebrant for this Traditional Latin Mass will be Rev. Michael … Continue reading
With the Pope’s Visit to Cuba in the News, I Am Reminded of Enigmatic Ernest Hemingway
He was devoted in some hesitant way to Our Lady, but he loved his vices more. Poor soul. To have come so close to the Faith (as he did) only to spurn grace, turn away too many times, and end … Continue reading
How to Fight Grace
Today’s lesson in how to fight grace comes from the Reformation tradition: Every year I tell my Reformation history class that Roman Catholicism is, at least in the West, the default position. Rome has a better claim to historical continuity … Continue reading
Anti-Communists Have No Voice in Cuba
Unless there is an uprising to overthrow the Castros, Cuba will continue down the path of anti-Catholic tyranny and repression. Jails will continue to be filled with dissidents who are often victims of torture, threats to family, and blackmail.
Diabolical Foreign Policy: Spreading Fruitlessness Abroad
Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon fostered a policy of government promotion of contraception. That is according to an article by Russell Shaw entitled “How U.S. government got tied up with contraception.” Mr. Shaw shows the complicity of certain high-profile Catholics … Continue reading
NY Mayor, Emperor Bloomberg, Bans Food Donations to Homeless Shelters
I am speechless! Where do these heartless little Caesars come from? Where did a mayor get such power? To take food away from the homeless, decent food — not for healthnixs to be sure — but healthnixs are not starving.
‘In Order to Go to Heaven, We Have to Go to War.’ Movie Coming
Picture of fourteen year-old martyr Blessed Jose Sanchez del Rio in uniform. This is an incredibly inspiring story. Message to his mother: “In order to go to heaven, we have to go to war.” Read brief account of his suffering … Continue reading
Obama’s AG Obsessed With Punishing a Pro-Life Sidewalk Counselor
Yes, Eric Holder is on a mission against the pre-born slated for death. This is also a man who did nothing to prosecute New Black Panthers from intimidating voters during the last presidential campaign and on other occasions.
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Happy Mid-Lent Thursday!
Today is Mid-Lent Thursday, day twenty of our forty-day fast. The Church defers celebration of this Lenten midway mark to Laetare Sunday, when the Introit tells us to “Rejoice” (Laetare), and some non-Lenten modifications make their way into the liturgy, … Continue reading
You’re an anti-LGBTQ Theologian!
When people with a favorite heresy or moral depravity choose to hate and attack the Catholic Church for opposing their ideas, I can understand. I cannot agree, but can I understand the underlying logic behind their reaction. But when someone … Continue reading
Seventeenth Annual Pilgrimage for Restoration Announces Theme
(National Coalition of Clergy and Laity) The 17th annual Pilgrimage for Restoration is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, September 28-30. This year’s theme has been chosen. In honor of St. Kateri, soon to be raised to the altars shared by the Blessed … Continue reading
Freedom From Religion Foundation: ‘It’s Time to Consider Quitting the Catholic Church’
The “Freedom From Religion Foundation” placed a full-page ad in the March 9 New York Times. Its title says, “IT’S TIME TO CONSIDER QUITTING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.” Obviously addressed to Catholics, its eight paragraphs and snappy cartoon amount to a response … Continue reading
Fr. Marcel Guarnizo’s Priestly Faculties Removed
From Abbey-Roads: “Sadly, after Mass this evening, I received word that Fr. Guarnizo’s assignment at St. John Neuman Parish has been withdrawn and he has been placed on administrative leave with his priestly faculties removed. The notification was signed by … Continue reading
