Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up those things that are wanting of the sufferings of Christ, in my flesh, for his body, which is the church ( Colossians 1: 24). This passage cannot be interpreted … Continue reading
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Canonizations: Infallible or Not?
Below is a YouTube video of my interview with Mr. Ryan Grant on the subject of the infallibility of canonizations. For more information, please go to the show details page at Reconquest.net. Please consider making Reconquest possible by joining the … Continue reading
Abberosexualism in State and Church
I. The political Left is reacting with hysteria to impending plans by the administration of President Donald J. Trump to reverse the arbitrary and dishonest interpretation of federal law, contrived by the Obama administration, to include so-called “gender identity” in … Continue reading
‘Joining a Man’s Heart to a Woman’s Thought’: More Edification from the Machabees
From the Matins readings in yesterday’s Divine Office, here is the faith-filled, courageous, and unsentimental exhortation of an unnamed Jewish mother1 to her seven sons to die as martyrs. So much to learn and admire here! To me, this woman, … Continue reading
Saint Vincent of Lérins and the Development of Doctrine
Below is my interview with the gifted and brilliant Dr. Jonathan Arrington on the subject of Saint Vincent of Lérins and the Development of Doctrine. Please go to the relevant Reconquest.net posting to find the links for additional information.
Eleazar the Old Scribe, ‘an Example of Virtue and Fortitude’
When disedifying and disheartening bad news abounds, as it has abounded lately, the obligation incumbent upon us to elevate our minds above the mundane and evil becomes all the more pressing. So it was with joy and relief that I … Continue reading
My Talk at the Fatima Youth Conference
Below is a YouTube video of a talk I gave at the September 14-16, 2018 conference entitled, “Fatima for the Next Generation.” The conference was in the Buffalo, New York area. My talk was on the basics of the spiritual life for young … Continue reading
Who Am I?
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
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
