On March 1, 2014 Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon celebrated a Pontifical High Mass in the Extraordinary Form at the Brigittine Monastery “Our Lady of Consolation” in Amity, Oregon. The Mass was the crowning celebration … Continue reading
Category: Current Issues in the Church
13 Nuns Kidnapped Three Months Ago Are Freed
RT Question More: Thirteen Lebanese and Syrian nuns who were kidnapped by rebels from the historic Christian town of Maaloula in December have been released and are now returning back to Syria after traveling through Lebanon. The nuns arrived in the … Continue reading
Note to Future Historians: Here’s How ‘Gay’ Activists and Their Political Allies Acted in 2014
There are a few postings on this site covering the weird doings of homosexual activists who attempted to invade the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston. In the end, they were undone by their own mendacious and ham-handed attempt … Continue reading
Pope Hails the Modern Martyrs, the Cross Means Persecution
Here is a clip from Pope Francis’ homily March 4th explaining why the world is in violent opposition to Jesus: CNA: “This is because the world does not tolerate the divinity of Christ,” the Pope explained, “It doesn’t tolerate the … Continue reading
War Veterans Council Lied to by Bogus Homosexual Veterans Group
Should we be surprised that a group of unrepentant homosexuals desiring to parade their vice flamboyantly at a Catholic event would lie in order to do so? Below is a press release from the parade organizers sent to Catholicism.org: VETERANS … Continue reading
Catholic Action League Condemns Decision to Invite MassEquality to March in St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts today condemned the decision of the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council—the sponsors of Boston’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade—to invite the state’s largest same sex marriage lobby, MassEquality, to march in the parade on … Continue reading
How Dare You Criticize! We Are Inclusive
Yes, and, apparently, these two New York state churches, named in the article linked below, will continue on with impunity. When you think it cannot get worse, think again. Anything goes except propagating the defined dogma “No salvation outside the Church,” … Continue reading
Africans Surprise Synod
Africans can sometimes surprise Western liberals. I’ll never forget the surprise that a Nigerian seminarian stirred up in a conversation, when he asked what those men were doing in line outside a K of C hall in Connecticut. (We were … Continue reading
National Catholic Register Shocks and Stuns
Last Spring, I was contacted by a journalist who writes for various Catholic publications. She had an interest in the subject of courtship and had read some materials we published on the issue. Favorably impressed with what she read, she … Continue reading
Voris on Medjugorje
So what’s the latest on the whole Medjugorje phenomenon? Michael Voris gives a brief roundup. See also his interview with Dr. E. Michael Jones, well-known Catholic author and expert on the alleged apparitions at Medjugorje (below), and ChurchMilitant.TV’s “The Phenomenon … Continue reading
Brother of Martyr Shahbaz Bhatti Flees Pakistan Under Life Threats
UCANews: The brother of assassinated Pakistani Catholic minister Shahbaz Bhatti has been forced to flee Pakistan after being threatened by Islamic militants. Paul Bhatti, chairman of the All Pakistan Minority Alliance, an umbrella organization of religious minorities, as well as the … Continue reading
Classic Example of Christ-Hater Liars Denying Blasphemy is Offensive
Australia: The Advertiser: In the show Come Heckle Christ, Melbourne comedian Joshua J Ladgrove dresses as Jesus and asks audience members to jeer in his direction, ask a question or throw something at his head. Archbishop Philip Wilson sent a letter … Continue reading
Kidnapped Nuns Still Missing, Syrian Rebels Pillaged St. Thecla Monastery
Twelve nuns kidnapped from the Mar Takla Orthodox convent are still being held by our friends, the Syrian “rebels.” They were taken away in early December in a raid by terrorist Abu Jafar, leader of the Battalion of the Martyr Abu Taan. Jafar … Continue reading
FFI Friars Need ‘Permit’ for Their Own Books and Ten Other Things
The Eponymous Flower: “It takes a permit.” A letter from a Franciscan of the Immaculate describes the life subject to approval, that the brothers have to lead, since they were placed under provisional administration. In 1990, the Order was recognized at the … Continue reading
Cardinal Zen Says Communists Still Trying to Destroy the Church
Father Z’s Blog: Cardinal Zen says destruction of the Catholic Church continues in China. Despite the hopes raised by Pope Francis’ election, Sino-Vatican relations are still at a standstill. China’s new leader, Xi Jinping, has not kept his promises and the … Continue reading