In an op-ed column in the New Hampshire Union Leader of today, February 28th, Michael Warren Davis endorses, for both Governor of New Hampshire and for President of the United States, pro-abortion Chris Sununu, whom he describes as having a “moderate … Continue reading
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What’s in That Prayer? The Collect for Quinquagesima Sunday
Here is the oration that the Church prays in the Mass and Office for Quinquagesima Sunday: Preces nostras, quǽsumus, Dómine, cleménter exáudi: atque, a peccatórum vínculis absolútos, ab omni nos adversitáte custódi. Here is my translation: Mercifully hear our prayers, … Continue reading
On Praying for Ukraine, and Russia, and Any Other Nation for That Matter
Two days ago, I made a social media posting that engendered widely divergent responses. The posting linked to a page we have had on this site since 2007 promoting indulgenced Catholic prayers for the conversion of Russia. The major reaction … Continue reading
Financial Tyranny Happening NOW in Canada, Coming to a Free Country Near You!
This edition of the Corbett Report has good information on the growing global financial tyranny, now being accelerated in Canada, but coming (soon?) to a “free” country near you! It is important for the faithful to be aware of these … Continue reading
What’s in That Prayer? The Collect for Sexagesima Sunday
Here is the oration that the Church prays in the Mass and Office for Sexagesima Sunday: Deus, qui cónspicis, quia ex nulla nostra actióne confídimus: concéde propítius; ut, contra advérsa ómnia, Doctóris géntium protectióne muniámur. Here is my translation: O … Continue reading
What’s in That Prayer? The Collect for Septuagesima Sunday
If the reader does not know what “Septuagesima Sunday” means, or what the Septuagesima season is, I highly recommend the succinct but informative Septuagesima Overview at the excellent Fisheaters site. Here is the oration that the Church prays in the … Continue reading
Brother Francis’ Meditations on ‘Memory’
Brother Francis, in his profound little volume, The Challenge of Faith, offers the following meditations on the subject of “Memory.” These products of a truly contemplative mind are truly worthy of being savored. LII — MEMORY Memory is the greater part … Continue reading
The Importance of ‘Memory’ in the Liturgy and the Rosary
The following is a brief excerpt from a book soon to be published by our Sisters. It considers the role of the Church’s Liturgy and the Holy Rosary in giving us reminders of the great Mysteries of our Faith. Update … Continue reading
What’s in That Prayer? The Collect for the Seven Holy Founders of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Here is the oration that the Church prays in the Mass and Office for the feast of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary (February 12): Dómine Iesu Christe, qui, ad recoléndam memóriam dolórum sanctíssimæ Genetrícis … Continue reading
Mike Church Interviews Sister Maria Philomena on our ‘Difficult’ Vocation
On Tuesday, February 8, Sister Maria Philomena was a guest on the Mike Church Show. Mike has posted the segment for free on his website. It is embedded below for your edification and listening pleasure.
What’s in That Prayer? The Collect for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Here is the oration that the Church prays in the Mass and Office for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Famíliam tuam, quǽsumus, Dómine, contínua pietáte custódi: ut, quæ in sola spe grátiæ cœléstis innítitur, tua semper protectióne muniátur. Here … Continue reading
What’s in That Prayer? The Collect for Saint Agatha
Here is the oration that the Church prays in the Mass and Office for the feast of Saint Agatha (February 5): Deus, qui inter cétera poténtiæ tuæ mirácula étiam in sexu frágili victóriam martýrii contulísti: concéde propítius; ut, qui beátæ … Continue reading
Pushback Working? A Prudent Warning as We Celebrate
In Do NOT Go Back to Sleep! This is NOT the End!, James Corbett warns that, while there are good developments taking place regarding COVID tyrrany, we should be on the lookout for the oligarchic response, which may be a … Continue reading
What’s in That Prayer? The Collect for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Here is the oration that the Church prays in the Mass and Office for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Deus, qui nos, in tantis perículis constitútos, pro humána scis fragilitáte non posse subsístere: da nobis salútem mentis et córporis; … Continue reading
What’s in That Prayer? The Collect for Saint Peter Nolasco
Here is the oration that the Church prays in the Mass and Office for the feast of Saint Peter Nolasco: Deus, qui in tuæ caritátis exémplum ad fidélium redemptiónem sanctum Petrum Ecclésiam tuam nova prole fœcundáre divínitus docuísti: ipsíus nobis … Continue reading