Of the tribe of Manasses, twelve thousand signed (Apoc. 7:6) Reading the Book of the Apocalypse the other day, I was surprised not to see Jacob’s son Dan listed with the twelve patriarchs in the enumeration of the 144,000 signed … Continue reading
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TALK TO US! Catholicism.org Site Redesign: We Want Your Ideas
We are currently talking to our site designer about a total site redesign for Catholicism.org. The new site will be wider, mobile friendly, as well as graphically more attractive and faster. What would you like to see on the new version … Continue reading
My Commentary on Dr. Hickson’s Inspiring Article (Above) on Cardinal Manning
I cannot leave for the weekend without telling you what a splendid and inspiring essay you have written on Honour. It is no surprise coming from your noble heart. I have always admired the work and works of Cardinal Manning. … Continue reading
Society is becoming more liberal. Do you think the Church needs to adapt and move with the times?
From an interview with Malta’s Archbishop Charles Scicluna: Society is becoming more liberal. Do you think the Church needs to adapt and move with the times? Absolutely. The Church always needs to adapt to circumstances. There is a core message, … Continue reading
Reconquest Episode 39: Christ’s Finished Work
In Episode thirty-nine of Reconquest, I consider “Christ’s finished work.” In so doing, I am replying to an objection I received via email by a Baptist gentleman who listens to the show. He said he often finds himself in agreement … Continue reading
A Humorous Quote By . . .
Saint Augustine? Yes. “Dancing demands a freed person, one who vibrates with the equipoise of all his powers. I praise the dance. O man, learn to dance, or else the angels in heaven will not know what to do with … Continue reading
Saint Benedict Center Conference: Schedule and Complete List of Talks
Join us on Friday and Saturday, September 30 and October 1, 2016, for Saint Benedict Center’s annual conference. You may register online or by telephone: (603) 239-6485. What: This year’s conference theme is “Keeping the Counter-Reformation Going” Where: Saint Benedict Center, 95 Fay Martin Road, … Continue reading
Mike Church on Foxe and Friends’ anti-Catholic History
Mandeville, LA (Mike Church) – I was researching a guest’s bio, Mary Eberstadt, when I came across a review of her book “It’s Dangerous to Believe” at the New American website, by Steve Byas. Byas’s review is fair and a good … Continue reading
Carl Anderson to Pro-Abortion Catholic Pols: Resign from Office! (BUT Stay in The Knights of Columbus)
In an article in The Hill, Carl Anderson, the leader of America’s largest Catholic organization, the Knights of Columbus, has called upon Catholic elected officials who support legal abortion—despite their personal views—to resign from public office. Anderson urged them to embrace … Continue reading
Reconquest Episode 38: Purgatory
This week’s show is a cultural-apologetical romp through the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory. This greatly confused and misunderstood dogma of our religion makes sense only in the context of an economy of salvation wherein our acts (our merits and demerits, … Continue reading
Council Father, a Saint Who Spoke in Tongues
Last week, August 23, was the feast day of Saint Rose of Lima, one of five saints from that illustrious city in Peru. It is also the feast day of a lesser known saint, Philip Benizi. There were two saints … Continue reading
Brother Joseph, the ‘Old Man of Molokai’
Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a … Continue reading
Reconquest Episode 37: Queen Isabella’s Holy Rule. Guest: Dr. Alexandra Wilhelmsen
The topic of this show is is Queen Isabella’s Holy Rule, and it is a sequel to last week’s show. My guest is once more the gracious and erudite Dr. Alexandra Wilhelmsen, Professor of Spanish and Adjunct Professor of History at … Continue reading
Reconquest Episode 36: Queen Isabella’s Holy Life. Guest: Dr. Alexandra Wilhelmsen
The topic of this show is is Queen Isabella’s Holy Life. My guest is once more the gracious and erudite Dr. Alexandra Wilhelmsen, Professor of Spanish and Adjunct Professor of History at the University of Dallas. Along with her profound scholarship of … Continue reading
Secret Negotiations Going on Between Vatican and Beijing
As with every jurisdictional Vatican compromise with Communist governments the one in the offing smells of betrayal. There have been four secret meetings between Vatican representatives and Chinese government officials in the past two years, the most recent being at the … Continue reading
