CNA: While the Stations of the Cross are a worldwide Lenten devotion for Catholics, the faithful in Vietnam have an additional practice that blends ancient traditional chants with Catholic prayer and meditation on the Crucifixion. Read more here.
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Denmark: Crucifix Discovered Over 1000 Years Old
Independent: An amateur metal detector has made a discovery that experts think could change our understanding of Christianity in Denmark. Read more here.
Homosexual Orgs March in NY St. Patrick Parade, Pro-Life Orgs Banned
National Catholic Register: “You have a gay group in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade allowed to march, but the pro-life people are banned? The whole thing is perverse,” said William Donohue, president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil … Continue reading
St. Patrick DID Kick the Snakes Out of Ireland
Next time any heretic tells you he did not, hurl an anathema, and have them read this essay https://catholicism.org/snakes-be-gone.html.
Canonization of Lutheran Convert and Foundress Blessed Elizabeth Hesselblad, June 5
Rorate Caeli: Somewhat hid behind the news of the canonization of Mother Teresa, the Holy See also announced for June 5 the canonization of Blessed Elizabeth Hesselblad. Hesselblad, a Swedish Lutheran immigrant to the United States, has one of the most … Continue reading
Chicago:The Violent Obscene Mob That Broke Trump Rally
Pat Buchanan, “Brownshirts and Republican Wimps”: Friday evening’s Donald Trump rally in Chicago was broken up by a foul-mouthed mob that infiltrated the hall and forced the cancelation of the event to prevent violence and bloodshed. Brownshirt tactics worked. The … Continue reading
Local Bishop Protests ND Giving Award to Biden
CNA: Vice President Joe Biden’s “gravely irresponsible” rejection of Catholic teaching on abortion and marriage should disqualify him from Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal, the local bishop has said. More here.
Archbishop Schneider Objects to Priests Washing Women’s Feet
The Wanderer: Schneider made a clear statement about this matter, as follows: “As concretely to the innovation of washing the feet of women during the Holy Mass of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday: This Holy Mass celebrates the commemoration of … Continue reading
Pope Announces Palestinian Winner of Global Teacher Award
CNA: A Palestinian school teacher on Sunday became the recipient of a US$1m international award for her work with children – and it was Pope Francis who announced the winner. More here.
Last Message of Slain Missionaries of Charity
Catholic Culture: “God can never be outdone in generosity as long as we remain with him and his poor,” they continued. “When the bombardments are heavy, we hide under the stairs, all five always united. We live together, we die together … Continue reading
1800 Join Bishop in Eucharistic Procession Around Planned Parenthood Near Denver
GetReligion: Before the procession began, Father Scott Bailey addressed the crowd and emphasized the importance of silence. “Silence is an essential part of the procession as we unite our voices with those who have been silenced by abortion,” he said. … Continue reading
RIP Last Cristero Soldier at 103
CNA: The last known surviving soldier of the Cristero War, Juan Daniel Macías Villegas, died last month in his home town of San Julián, Mexico. He was 103 years old. More here.
Peru: March for Life in City of Saints Draws 750,000
Church Pop (with pictures) On March 12th, 2016, Lima, Peru was the host of a gigantic March for Life! Estimates are pegging the enormous crowd at around 750,000 people. Link here.
Custodian Cuts Down Mary Poppins from Cathedral Ceiling
This is for real. Omaha.com: On the first morning of the 31st annual Cathedral Flower Festival, with its theme of “A Night at the Movies,” an agitated church custodian made a bold move. Mark Kenney, 59, who grew up in … Continue reading
40 Days for Life Sees Closure to Two Abortion Mills
My nephew, his wife, and children are in the news photo. They are on the right. 40 Days for Life: Just yesterday, we focused on two 40 Days for Life vigil locations where abortion facilities have closed their doors and … Continue reading
