Here are my clues: My name occurs four times in Holy Scripture, all in the Old Testament. Three of those four times the passage speaks of me; the other time, it is another woman that is spoken of with the … Continue reading
Category: Columns
Rally for God’s Marriage at Rivier University in Nashua, New Hampshire
Dozens of faithful Catholics rallied for true marriage on Sept. 8, 2018, after Rivier University, a Catholic institution in New Hampshire founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, published a “wedding” photo of two women kissing in the … Continue reading
Why Ecclesiastical Homosexualism is Such an Issue
The upcoming Synod on Youth is perceived my many, and with good reason, to be an instrument for promoting the homosexual agenda inside the Church. This — unbelievably! — at a time when that agenda is doing untold harm to … Continue reading
Convert Julia Tyler America’s Tenth First Lady
Belle of the Ball to Daughter of the Church Her term as First Lady was only eight months. Julia Gardiner married President John Tyler, thirty years older than she, in June 1844, while he was president His term ended 4 … Continue reading
Dr. Edward Feser on the Proofs of God’s Existence
Dr. Edward Feser is an accomplished Catholic philosopher whose work is worthy of attention. While preparing a class on the proofs of God’s existence, I happened upon a great piece he wrote for his blog, as well as this interview … Continue reading
UPDATE: I’ll Be Speaking at the Fatima Youth Conference in September
On the weekend of September 14-16, 2018, the Fatima Center will put on a conference in the Buffalo, NY area, called “Fatima for the Next Generation.” It is a conference specifically for young Catholics, aged 18-29. Update: The Conference is now open … Continue reading
Bad Popes and the ‘Anti-Church’
With the kind permission of Mr. Ryan Grant, we publish below a brief but enlightening comment that he posted on Facebook. The history of the Church and the papacy is not simply one long hagiography until 1965. In these days … Continue reading
Thou Hast Said It
And Judas that betrayed him, answering, said: Is it I, Rabbi? He saith to him: Thou hast said it (Matthew 26:25) Jesus saith to him: Thou hast said it. Nevertheless I say to you, hereafter you shall see the Son of … Continue reading
In the Current Crisis, Beware of False Solutions; Pursue Real Ones
In a time of crisis, in panic mode, it is easy to jettison prudence and rush to the quickest solution that comes to mind, or one that results from a consensus of interested parties who are louder than all the … Continue reading
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò Exposes Homosexual Coverup at Highest Levels
In a shocking and explosive eleven-page letter, a retired senior Vatican diplomat has called for Pope Francis to step down because he chose to rehabilitate then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after that homosexual cleric’s loathsome behavior was made known to Vatican officials, … Continue reading
Josh Shapiro’s Grand Kangaroo Court Has Not Served Justice in Pennsylvania
A civilization that has little regard to the cardinal virtue of justice is a civilization in trouble. Of all the natural, acquired moral virtues, this one is the most foundational in the governing of any society. American jurisprudence has noble … Continue reading
Senior Lady Looking for Female Housemate, in Close Proximity to Latin Mass
A septuagenarian lady in our Catholic community in Richmond, New Hampshire, is looking for an intermediate- to long-term housemate. In exchange for room and board, the desired housemate would attend to certain domestic matters. This is not a nursing job, … Continue reading
For All Those Running Around with Their Heads on Fire over the Clerical Scandals
In the face of more horrendous revelations of clerical scandals, here are a few things that need to be kept in mind. The State as the “Scourge of God.” In the past, when Christians were derelict in their duties towards … Continue reading
Some Thoughts on Our Lady’s Assumption
Although we do not celebrate Our Lady’s dormition or death as a liturgical feast day with a Mass, the Catholic Church has, from the earliest times, celebrated her glorious Assumption into Heaven, body and soul, on August 15. As of … Continue reading
2018 Saint Benedict Center Conference: October 12-13 (Updated)
This year’s conference theme is “Saving America,” and the talks will provide us with “considerations doctrinal, historical, cultural, and strategic on the conversion and sanctification of our land.” The dates of the conference are October 12-13. To register for the conference, … Continue reading
