“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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Saint Germanus of Auxerre was the Bishop of Auxerre in Gaul, born in that same city, in 380. He died at Ravenna in 448 while on a mission in Italy. The story of his conversion is peculiar indeed. Born into … Continue reading
From Father Paul Nicholson comes this interesting reflection on “spiritual communion,” “baptism of desire,” and the bizarre ramifications of a non-incarnational, pseudo-sacramental Catholicism that parallels the sacramental economy that was instituted by Jesus Christ. Some points Father Nicholson makes in the YouTube … Continue reading
The next Reconquest radio show, airing RIGHT HERE on Wednesday, December 16 at 8:00 PM Eastern, will be a discussion of true and false ideas of mercy, the works of mercy, and forming Catholic Apostles for the Reconquest. Brother André’s guest will be Sister Maria Philomena, … Continue reading
“Reconquest” is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host, Brother André Marie, M.I.C.M. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center. How and … Continue reading
Frustration In your patience you shall possess your souls (Luke 21:19). Patience is one of the moral virtues emanating from the cardinal virtue of fortitude. Saint Thomas, in defending this, cites Saint Augustine: “A man’s patience it is whereby he bears … Continue reading
While I’m on the subject of Advent hymns, here is one written by Michael Denis in 1774 (the music that goes with is was probably written by Michael Haydn). The text is drawn from Holy Scripture, Old and New Testaments: … Continue reading
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