I use the word “dormition” (sleep) in the title as Our Lord used it in referring to the death of Lazarus. Our Lady did truly die, desiring to be in all things like Jesus, as the article that follows demonstrates … Continue reading
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Bishop of Cuernavaca, Defender of Catholic Marriage, Ready to Go to Jail If Necessary
Catholic News Agency: Amid allegations of interference in politics after receiving demonstrators critical of the governor of the state of Morelos, Bishop Ramón Castro Castro of Cuernavaca has said he is not afraid of facing prison. “ If I go to … Continue reading
Writer Robert Spencer Takes Issue With Msgr. Swetland for Saying Islam Is a Religion of Peace
Fr. Z’s blog: The other day Catholic radio show host Drew Mariani had a (too short) debate about the claim that Islam is a “Religion of Peace” between Robert Spencer (an Eastern Catholic who has written extensively on Islam and who directs Jihad … Continue reading
Pro-Kasperite Appointed Head of Pontifical Academy for Life
1Peter5, Maike Hickson: Vatican expert Dr. Sandro Magister revealed yesterday – a day before the announcement was officially made – the troubling news that Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia has been chosen by Pope Francis to be the new head of the Pontifical Academy for Life, as … Continue reading
China: Are Concessions Imminent? Will There Be a Betrayal?
www.chiesa, Sandro Magister: He is preparing, that is, to grant the communist authorities the privilege of selecting candidates. And he is exiling to an island in the Pacific the highest ranking Chinese archbishop in the curia, contrary to the agreement. … Continue reading
Washington Post Leaves Out ‘Of the Sacred Heart’ in Naming Olympian’s High School
So who is winning the race, this far into Rio 2016, to be the beaming face on the front of the post-Olympics Wheaties box? Will it be gymnastics icon Simone Biles? How about the amazing, and inspirational, Simone Manuel? Or … Continue reading
Sioux Convert ‘Nick’ Black Elk, Lay Missionary
National Catholic Register, Patty Armstrong: Hiking up South Dakota’s 7,242-foot Harney Peak, the highest North American point east of the Rocky Mountains, is one of our family’s fondest memories. My husband took the three oldest boys one summer and, a … Continue reading
German Bishops Laud Luther As ‘Teacher of the Faith’
Catholic Culture: The German Catholic bishops’ conference has issued a report praising Martin Luther as a “teacher of the faith.” More here.
Liberal Catholic Bobby Kennedy Enemy of Father Feeney
Idependent ie: One arena in which Bobby Kennedy had always shown his softer side was his faith. All the Kennedys called themselves Catholic, but Bobby practiced his religion in ways that endeared him to his mother and distinguished him from … Continue reading
25,000 Join Procession at Lourdes for Our Lady’s Assumption
RT, Question More: Catholics from around the world descended on Lourdes, France Monday for the Feast of the Assumption Procession, which took place amid an unprecedented security operation by French authorities. More here.
World’s Fastest Man Wears Miraculous Medal
Epic Pew: On the evening of Sunday, August 14, 2016, famed Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won gold in a characteristically dynamic and seemingly effortless 100-meter performance at his third consecutive Olympics, this time in Rio de Janeiro, making him the first … Continue reading
Indian Priest Testifies to His Experience After Death and His Return to His Body
Courageous Priest: A priest who saw heaven, hell, and purgatory The death experience of Father Jose Maniyangat Francais-Espanol Fr. Jose Maniyangat is currently the pastor of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Orange Park, Florida. Here is his personal testimony: Read the … Continue reading
Pat Buchanan on the Mess of Our Militarized Foreign Policy
Pat Buchanan Website: “Isolationists must not prevail in this new debate over foreign policy,” warns Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations. “The consequences of a lasting American retreat from the world would be dire.” To make his case … Continue reading
US Olympic Gold Champ Devoted to Rosary, Homeschooled by Pious Catholic Adopters
The Remnant: Simone Arianne Biles was born March 14, 1997. The other night she became the 2016 Olympic individual all-around champion. But this little dynamo is no stranger to winning. She is a three-time world all-around champion, three-time world floor champion, … Continue reading
98% of Political Donations From Catholic Relief Services Employees Go to Pro-Abortion Politicians
Catholic Online: High-ranking employees of Catholic Relief Services are supporting anti-life candidates. This revelation comes from the Lepanto Institute, a small Catholic fact-finding mission. Research from the Institute shows that 98 percent of the political donations made by CRS leaders is … Continue reading
