I have never read the life of any saint that so affected me as that of Saint Catherine of Siena. The best biography was that of Sigrid Undset on which I based my own short life of Saint Catherine, “I Have Seen … Continue reading
Category: Columns
The Origins of Political Correctness
Someone just referred me to this video. While I do not agree with Mr. Whittle’s comments about the South, Tsarist Russia, or the wonders of Capitalism or industrialism, I do think he has done the very important service of showing, in … Continue reading
Prayers of the Pharisees
I wrote this satire a couple of weeks ago and held off posting it. My more grounded co-workers here found it too subtle. One advised me that a preparatory explanation would give readers a handle lest they think someone spiked … Continue reading
A Special ‘Thank You’ to Mike Church
It is only right that I publicly thank someone who has given a huge boost to our apostolate by way of promoting the important work of Brother Francis. Mike Church is Senior Contributor to The Imaginative Conservative and a radio talk show personality, … Continue reading
CA Senate Votes to Pull Statue of Blessed Junipero from Capitol Hall
And after that will the Hawaii senate vote to have Saint Damien removed from the Capitol Statuary hall too? And will Wisconsin turn on Pere Marquette, and Arizona on Father Kino? All of these great men, honored by their states with a statue … Continue reading
Brother André Marie to Speak in Napa, CA This Saturday
On Saturday, April 25, Brother André Marie will be speaking at the 2015 Napa Valley Catholic Men’s Conference. He will be one of three speakers at this one-day event that draws hundreds of Catholic men annually. Brother’s talks will be “Montfortian Manliness” … Continue reading
Is President Obama the Anti-Christ?
One of our tertiaries sent me a link this morning with a video provocatively entitled, “Did Jesus Give us the Name of the Antichrist?” He asked my opinion on it, and this is my reply (which will not make sense … Continue reading
Are You Called to Be a Teaching Brother?
Do you have a vocation to teach? Do you have a vocation to be a religious Brother? Not sure, but wish to discern? Then consider becoming an intern working in our school while exploring the life of a Brother in the Slaves of the … Continue reading
Cardinal Kasper Honored by CUA With the Quasten Award
This was back in November 2014, but I just now came across the news of it. Oddly enough, Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was the featured speaker for the ceremony. And, on that … Continue reading
Episcopal Clergyman Insults Catholics on Good Friday
The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts today criticized the Associate Rector of Boston’s historic Trinity Church, the Rev. William W. Rich, for insulting Catholics on Good Friday. During the church’s annual “Stations of the City” walk, while stopped in front of … Continue reading
IHM School Open House
All potential IHM School students and their parents are encouraged to attend IHM School open house days on April 16 and April 23. During these days, visitors can observe and participate in the school day at IHM, including classes, lunch, … Continue reading
10th Anniversary: The Killers of Terri Schiavo, God Help Them
This is an agonizing account to read, written by Terri Schiavo’s brother on the tenth anniversary of her murder. The murderer was her husband, Michael Schiavo, and his accomplice was Judge George W. Greer. Another accomplice was the liar, Attorney for … Continue reading
Blessed Nykyta Budka, Bishop of Canada, Martyr
A Ukrainian martyr, Blessed Nykyta Budka, who served as the first Greek Catholic bishop in Canada, is hardly known outside the Ukrainian Catholic Church, yet he was one of the most formidable bishops to grace not only the Church in … Continue reading
Cardinal Koch Dares to Play the ‘Nazi’ Card (and Well)
Cardinal Kurt Koch, the President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, has given an interview where he dares to use the ‘N’ word against German liberals. Yes, he compared their progressivist complicity to the zeitgeist to that of certain … Continue reading
It’s March 25: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
At the risk of upsetting my good friend Gary Potter, who does not care much for Twitter, I’m going to quote a couple of “tweets.” Fear not, it is to a good purpose. Yesterday, in advance of today’s sublime Festival, I … Continue reading
