Another video from Real Crusades History, “Pelayo and the Dawn of the Reconquista, 715-722”:
Category: Columns
Immortality and the Tree of Life
Tree of Life In the midst of the street thereof, and on both sides of the river, was the tree of life, bearing twelve fruits, yielding its fruits every month, and the leaves of the tree were for the healing … Continue reading
Sam Guzman, ‘The Catholic Gentleman,’ Tonight on Reconquest
Our sixth show debuts January 13 at 8:00 PM Eastern. The topic is Christian Manhood and the Family. My guest is Mr. Sam Guzman, Communications Director for Pro-Life Wisconsin, and founder and editor of the popular blog, The Catholic Gentleman and the Catholic Gentleman … Continue reading
Obama’s Comments on the Crusades
My posting of this is not entirely timely, but is still worth it. From J. Stephen Roberts of Real Crusades History comes this refutation of B.H. Obama’s fatuous statements about the Crusades. The video is at the bottom of this posting, … Continue reading
TONIGHT on Reconquest: Pilgrimage, the Holy Journey. Guest: Gregory Lloyd
Our fifth show debuts January 6 at 8:00 PM Eastern. The topic is Pilgrimage: The Holy Journey. My guest is Mr. Gregory P. Lloyd, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Clergy and Laity, Adjunct Professor of Central and Eastern European Studies at LaSalle University, and the … Continue reading
The Devil Has No Friends
I will not now call you servants: for the servant knoweth not what his lord doth. But I have called you friends: because all things whatsoever I have heard of my Father, I have made known to you (John 15:15). … Continue reading
One of the World’s Worst Earthquakes, Lisbon, Nov 1, 1755
“That was the year when Lisbon town /Saw the earth open and gulp her down.” Oliver Wendell Holmes The following is an eyewitness testimony of one of Europe’s greatest natural tragedies, the Great Lisbon Earthquake. It was given by an Anglican clergyman, … Continue reading
Dr. Dilsaver on ‘Reconquest’ this Wednesday Night
This is a cross posting from Reconquest.net. Eventually, we will have a prominent link to Reconquest on Catholicism.org, but for now, we’re being redundant. Our fourth show debuts December 30 at 8:00 PM Eastern. The topic is ANGER as a cardinal sin, a … Continue reading
Padre Tomás Luis de Victoria: ‘God’s Composer’
Having recently learned Victoria’s sublime O Magnum Mysterium to sing with the Brothers and Sisters at Midnight Mass, I just spent some Christmastide recreation time watching the BBC’s one-hour documentary on the composer. That video is embedded below, and is quite worth watching. … Continue reading
What are Swaddling Clothes and What is Their Significance?
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:7). What are swaddling clothes and what is their … Continue reading
‘Reconquest’ the Radio Show has a Site
To learn details about Reconquest shows, please go to … drumroll, please… RECONQUEST.NET
Wednesday, December 23 Reconquest Details
The next Reconquest radio show, airing RIGHT HERE on Wednesday, December 23 at 8:00 PM Eastern, will be on “Defending Christmas” — or reconquering “the holidays”! Brother André’s guest will be C.J. Doyle, Executive Director of the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts. “Reconquest” is a militant, engaging, … Continue reading
Father Feeney and Padre Pio’s Christmas Meditation
Frank Rega, for his blog, The Shield of Faith, brings us his own translation of the sublime reflections of this great saint. Anything from Saint Pio is priority on my list, especially when it has to do with Our Lady … Continue reading
Catholicism.org’s Graphics Man for Hire
For the last two years, Michael Hamilton has skillfully rendered the graphics for Catholicism.org. He has also done the layout of our newsletter, various posters, flyers, promotionals, online ads, etc. He is very good at both print and online layout and graphic … Continue reading
Writer Joseph Pearce’s Testament to God’s Mercy
This is a short and passionate reflection from a great writer, a humble Catholic convert, on the beauty of God’s mercy. Joseph Pearce is probably the greatest commentator on Shakespeare in contemporary literature. What got Pearce thinking about the Faith … Continue reading
