So, the maxim, “the corruption of the best is the worst,” proves true again — this time, with the Sulpicians of Montreal, pathetically so. Montreal would have never survived were it not for the Sulpician priests who came to the … Continue reading
Category: Columns
God’s Plan for America in the Light of Its Post-Columbian Catholic History
Wasting most of my ponderous day churning my mind for an irrefutable rebuttal to the notion that any “place” in space could be “empty” of any matter at all, or that such “empty space” could exist within the atom itself, … Continue reading
Remembering a Cardinal Who Valued Hedges, Who Loved the Latin Mass, Alas!
“And now I will shew you what I will do to my vineyard. I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be wasted” (Isaias 5:5). Rorate Caeli website has a tribute today in honor of Alfredo Cardinal Ottaviani … Continue reading
SPLC Attacks Protestant Pro-Family Organizaions As Hate Groups
Still parading as a respectable civil rights organization, the fundraising syndicate known as the Southern Poverty Law Center has entered Evangelical Protestant pro-family groups onto their rosters of hateful people. Read about it at Human Events.
Your Apostasy Will Take You to Hell, Fr. Kennedy
“Apostasy is the total repudiation of the christian faith.” (Code of Canon Law, Canon 751) “[Father Peter Kennedy] said he had not believed in Jesus for some time, calling the son of God a ‘fable’ and a ‘metaphor’. (The Sydney … Continue reading
Despite Having Cancer Catholic High School Girl Reached Out to Help Other Students
When I read what follows from John Shaughnessy’s article in the Indianapolis Archdiocesan newspaper, reprinted by CNA, I was especially impressed. It often happens that those who are suffering physically appreciate more the suffering of others, even when it is … Continue reading
Auriesville Pilgrimage Reminder
The 16th annual “Pilgrimage for Restoration” is scheduled for September 23-25, 2011. To stay informed, sign up for the the pilgrimage mailing list. You can also connect via the Pilgrimage’s facebook group, and facebook event. As usual, Saint Benedict Center … Continue reading
Michele Bachmann and the Curse of Pluralism
It appears that a clever, attention-seeking member of the fourth estate has seized on a deep, dark secret about a Republican contender for our nation’s highest office: Michele Bachmann’s Church Says the Pope Is the Antichrist. Michele Bachmann is a … Continue reading
From a Freemason: High Praise for Our Apostolate
Although I am a Freemason, I will say one thing for you people, and that is you are not at all hypocritical about our primary goal which you state as being: “We Want To Make America a Catholic Nation.” This is very clear, as are Catholic beliefs and doctrines, which as you know I don’t agree with. However, like it or not, your mission is crystal clear, which is far more than I can ever say for our stupid, arrogant politicians (both Republicans and Democrats, Liberals and Conservatives, Catholics and Protestants etc.) who have no plan or mission, and still continue to bombard us on a daily basis with all of their utterly contradictory hogwash, claptrap, bum wad, and drivel.
Feedback on My Father’s Day Piece
Shortly after sending out the last Ad Rem, I received this email, which I got to today in my queue of backlogged emails. My correspondent — let’s call him “Sal” — is a professional man whose “Uncle Frank” had something … Continue reading
Update on Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin
With the approval last December 8 by Green Bay Bishop David Ricken of the apparition in 1859 of Our Lady to Adele Brise in Champion, Wisconsin, there was no question there would be a huge increase in the number of … Continue reading
Novena to Our Glorious Lady of Mount Carmel Begins Tomorrow July 7
July 16 is the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. There is something particularly wonderful about this feast, a double major liturgically, which makes it so embraceable for the faithful children of Mary. Perhaps it is the appealing simplicity … Continue reading
UPDATE: One-Day Conference in Newburgh, NY: Brother André to Speak
THIS ONE-DAY CONFERENCE IN NEWBURGH HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH PROBLEMS ON THE PART OF THE PRINCIPAL ORGANIZER. NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE ANNUAL SBC CONFERENCE, WHICH IS STILL SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 7-8. Conference Theme: The End Times Location: … Continue reading
Demons of This Air Out Finding More Depraved Ways to Corrupt Your Children Via the Music Industry
Mary Hasson has an alarming article on her website concerning a danger that parent’s should already know about, but few do. Pass it on the link to your friends and relatives who have school age young ones. Catholic Mom.com: Have … Continue reading
Government Issues Warning on Dangers of Sodomy
WASHINGTON — Nine new graphic warning labels were unveiled today by the Food and Drug Administration, part of the agency’s sweeping new powers to regulate unhealthy sexual behavior and the sale of so-called “sex tools” that often accompany it.
