Tradition, Family and Property: This is the story of Samuel L. Davis who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. When his 42-man unit was attacked by a 1500 man Vietcong battalion, he refused to give … Continue reading
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Cardinal Sarah Cancels Promised Participation at Liturgical Conference, What is Happening?
LifeSiteNews: Is Cardinal Robert Sarah slowly being silenced? An indication of such a development surfaced with the cardinal’s withdrawal from participating in a congress in Germany. After the recent overhaul of the Vatican liturgy office, which Cardinal Sarah heads, he is … Continue reading
China: New Bishop Consecrated, Had Been Chosen by Rome Two Years Ago
AsiaNews: The ordination was attended by about 2 thousand people; many non-Christians looked on from the street. Security was discreet. Rules imposed on the eve very strict. All of the ordaining bishops are in communion with the Pope. The Holy See … Continue reading
Thomas Myron Hooker, RIP
Funeral for Homeless Man, a Regular at San Francisco Church California Catholic Daily: Thomas Myron Hooker was a beloved fixture at Star of the Sea Church in the Richmond District of San Francisco. When Mass was being celebrated or when … Continue reading
China: First Anniversary of Finding Body of Indefatigable Underground Priest Fr. Yu
AsiaNews: Today, and in the past few days, many Catholics in and outside of China have remembered Fr Yu Heping, also known as Heping (peace in Chinese), on the first anniversary of his death. On 8 November exactly a year … Continue reading
British Couple Barred From Adopting Because They Oppose Adoption by Same Sex Couples
Catholic Culture: A British couple has been informed that they will not be allowed to adopt their foster children because of their opposition to placing children in same-sex households. More here.
China: ‘Underground’ Church in Despair Over Treatment from the Vatican
This is betrayal at its worse. To snub the very bishops and clergy who are totally loyal to Rome. The courageous spokesman for the persecuted Church in China, Cardinal Zen, is now being shunned by the Vatican. Fellow Salesian, Archbishop … Continue reading
Moscow: Putin Lauds His Patron St. Vladimir at Dedication of 52′ Statue
Catholic Culture: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the dedication of a 52-ft. high statue of St. Vladimir near the Kremlin. Vladimir the Great, who ruled as grand prince of Kiev from 980 to 1015, converted to Christianity in 988 … Continue reading
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati: Looks Like a Miracle Here
Aleteia: In 2011, Kevin Becker fell from the second floor of a house he shared with a couple of college roommates, fracturing his skull in five places and damaging every lobe of his brain. After an emergency operation he lay stable but … Continue reading
More on Vatican-Beijing Agreement, ‘a Disaster’ in the Making
Quite a good article here considering that The Week is a secular magazine. There are a couple of errors of historical fact, but the overall message is commendatory. The author lives in Paris and he has written some excellent articles, … Continue reading
Priest Admonished for Telling Faithful to ‘Vote Catholic,’ ‘Vote Pro-Life’
Albuquerque Journal: At places of worship across the country, abortion is not an unusual topic for discussion, or even instruction. That the subject may be given more intense attention during an election season isn’t unusual, either. That’s because even though abortion … Continue reading
Cardinal Zen Deplores a Compromise From Rome With Atheistic Government
Zen said he would prefer “no bishops” rather than the government “puppets” that head the official Church. Catholic Culture: Cardinal Joseph Zen has issued a dramatic warning against a proposed agreement that, he fears, would give the Chinese government control over … Continue reading
Our Lady of Prompt Succor and the Battle of New Orleans
Magnificent article by historian Marian Horvat Tradition in Action: The cities and towns of Europe often have a particular devotion to Our Lady. Through the ages she manifested herself under a particular title and expressed her desire to be invoked under … Continue reading
The Holy Pastor of Knock and the Morning Offering
Tradition in Action, Elaine M. Jordan: It was commonly remarked among the people of Knock, Ireland, that the apparition took place there in part because of the holiness of its priest, Fr. Bartholomew Cavanagh. Full article is here.
Latin Requiem Mass Offered Yesterday on Hood of Jeep at Fort Hood
Church Militant: An All Souls Day Traditional Latin Mass was celebrated Wednesday on the Fort Hood Military base. The Mass was offered on the hood of a military jeep, the traditional way Mass is offered during time of battle. More here … Continue reading
