Aleteia: The patriarch Jeremiah Al Amchiti was born in Amsheet, Lebanon, where he grew up and received education until God called him for his service in the religious life. In fact, he became a monk, and with the help of … Continue reading
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Pro Soccer Star Now a Priest
CNA: With a Mass celebrated in the chapel where he used to pray, former soccer star Chase Hilgenbrinck was reunited recently with the faithful, friends and fans – not as a soccer star, but as a priest. More here.
Euthanasia for Mentally Ill in Netherlands
CNA: Dutch psychiatrist Paulan Stärcke, who has carried out euthanasia requests at the country’s End-of-Life clinic, argues that psychiatrists are “too hesitant” about agreeing to euthanasia for patients with psychiatric diseases, and she told The Telegraph that children as young as … Continue reading
Priest Friend of Pope Benedict Says There Is More to the 3rd Fatima Secret
1Peter5: Maike Hickson:Today, on the Feast of Pentecost, I called Fr. Ingo Dollinger, a German priest and former professor of theology in Brasil, who is now quite elderly and physically weak. He has been a personal friend of Pope Emeritus Benedict … Continue reading
Young Priest’s Righteous Indignation Over Malicious NCReporter Article
Father Kyle Doustou: The National Catholic Reporter article, written from an interview given by the out-going Rector of my former seminary, is very hurtful. The men who were formed in and ordained from Theological College over the past 10 years are … Continue reading
The Real Berrigan Brothers
The Catholic World Report, Roger Kimball: It is a nice coincidence that as I sit down to write about Daniel Berrigan, S.J., who died April 30 at age 94, I am gazing out over the house on Block Island where … Continue reading
Obama Admn Bullying NC Into Compliance With Perverts’ Demand
National Catholic Register, Matt Archbold: North Carolina and the Obama administration are now at odds in a twisted and bizarre legal battle. The state is being accused of transphobic behavior akin to the old Jim Crow laws while the Obama administration … Continue reading
23 Million Babies Still Aborted Annually in China
CNA: Mothers across the globe are celebrating Mother’s Day today with their husbands and children. But for many women in China, Mother’s Day is a haunting reminder of the cost of their country’s harsh reproductive laws. Full report is here.
Commandant of Swiss Guard and the Combat Rosary
Fr. Z’s blog: Today, during his address to the new recruits about to be sworn in, the Commandant held up one of them during his address and told them that training and arms are necessary, but “the most important weapon is … Continue reading
St. Darerca, Sister of St. Patrick, Mother of 22, 17 Saints
Why not! God is wonderful in His saints and the patron saint of Ireland was wonderfully blessed. New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Darerca, of Ireland, a sister of St. Patrick. Much obscurity attaches to her history, and it is not easy … Continue reading
More From Crdl Muller Defending Sacrament of Matrimony
1Peter5 Maike Hickson: The title of Müller’s talk is: “What May We Expect From Families?” In the beginning of his presentation, which is interwoven with many references to Amoris Laetitia, the German cardinal compares the family with Noah’s Ark. At … Continue reading
Holy Ghost Novena Begins Today for Pentecost
Our website prayers are here. Catholic Tradition website has prayers for each day: The novena in honor of the Holy Ghost is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when … Continue reading
Moslems Can Now Study Sharia Law in Rome
Breitbart News: In the very heart of Christianity, Muslim students in Rome can now enroll through the local “Dar al Salam” mosque in Egypt’s Al-Azhar University to train to become imams. More here.
Prefect of CDF, Cardinal Muller, Says ‘No’ for Communion for Divorced/Remarried
Maike Hickson, 1Peter 5: News is now spreading about Cardinal Gerhard Müller’s varied remarks on marriage, as well as on the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia itself, during his trip to Spain at the beginning of May. As the Spanish website … Continue reading
Pastor Dedicates Aleppo and All Syria to Immaculate Heart
AsiaNews: The people of Aleppo “are in shock, the schools are closed, children stay at home, shops have lowered their shutters…the streets “have been emptied of cars and people”. Everyone, “avoids having to go out, although this does not mean that … Continue reading
