Today, I learned that Hilary White has cancer. I had the privilege of meeting the astute and energetic Miss White in Rome, where she works as a journalist. She is the Rome correspondent for the pioneer in pro-life journalism, the … Continue reading
Category: Columns
St. Patrick, From Shepherding Sheep As a Slave to Apostle of a Nation
Deacon Fournier has a wonderful article here on Saint Patrick in today’s Catholic Online website. I had forgotten that Patrick was not living the Faith when he was captured by Irish pirates, even though he had pious parents. He turned … Continue reading
Russian Orthodox Hierarchs As Schismatic and Nationalist As Ever
Even to the point of Metropolitan Hilarion defending Stalin’s persecution of Ukrainian Catholics! As I wrote before, the conversion of Russia, when it comes, will be a real conversion to the one, true Church, the Roman Catholic Church. Right now, … Continue reading
Boston College Law School Honors Notorious Father Drinan
The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts today criticized Jesuit administered Boston College Law School for holding an event honoring the late Reverend Robert F. Drinan, S.J. The Law School hosted a panel discussion yesterday featuring Jesuit Father Raymond Schroth, who has … Continue reading
“No Amount of Iron in the Weight Room is Equal to the Iron Nails of the Cross” MPD Officer David More RIP
A tragic and beautiful story is found here on the CNA website. I’ve read about (and written about) a few saintly young men and women who were taken by God in their youth in the past few decades or so, … Continue reading
‘Behold, a VIRGIN Shall Conceive’
No matter who says otherwise, the prophesy of Isaias predicted that a virgin, not merely “a young girl,” would conceive and bear a son! Read the following, from Brother Francis, for insights on the matter (emphasis mine): At the direction … Continue reading
‘The Goal of the Ecumenical Movement Is…’
According to Austrian Father Hermann Geissler, the head of the doctrinal office of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, “The goal of the ecumenical movement is complete visible union with one Christ and with Peter in one Church.” … Continue reading
Intentions for the Novena of Grace
Every year, on March 4-12, the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary pray the Novena of Grace as a community. All are invited to join with us in praying the novena for the following three intentions, plus any personal … Continue reading
Egyptian Armed Forces Fire At Christian Monasteries, 19 Injured
Whither goest thou, Egypt? The two attacks on St. Bishoy monastery by armed soldiers would suggest that the military rule in Egypt is not a benign one for Christians. Shooting at monks trying to build a fence so that they … Continue reading
Misery Does Not Always Love Company
Yesterday, a friend sent me a link to this story, with the remark, “At least you’re not the only ones being harassed in NH.” The reference was to Saint Benedict Center’s religious discrimination case that yet remains a subject of … Continue reading
The Conversion of Russia Must Be to the Catholic Faith
Russia’s original sin was not Communism but schism. That was the major sin of Russia in 1917 when Our Lady appeared to the Fatima children. Rejecting Communism is not a religious conversion; rejecting schism is. Russia will be converted. Our … Continue reading
Mass. Gov. Bestows Special ‘Rights’ on Self-Mutilating State Employees
CNSNews.com reports on some truly deranged politics: Last Thursday, Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick quietly signed two executive orders — Executive Order No. 526 and No. 527 — giving transgendered state employees protected status under the state’s anti-discrimination policy and establishing a state Office … Continue reading
Biographers of Saints Who Were Saints
Today is the feast day of Saint Peter Damien who died in 1072. He was a Doctor of the Church, a cardinal, and a great reformer of the clergy and monastic life. Moral corruption was rampant among the clergy in … Continue reading
Brother Francis: A Great Teacher
Those desiring deeper knowledge of the Scriptures and Catholic Philosophy are encouraged to delve into the work of Brother Francis. The Lectures of Brother Francis Maluf, M.I.C.M., Ph.D.: Lectures on the Gospels, Lectures on Romans, Lectures on Hebrews, Lectures on … Continue reading
Anglo-Lutherans Joining with Traditional Anglicans… Joining the Church
The Metropolitan of the Anglo-Lutheran Catholic Church, Irl A. Gladfelter, writes that his group is seeking union with the Church under the terms of Anglicanorum coetibus. Note the passage I’ve emboldened. It’s not typical of Catholics nowadays to speak of … Continue reading
