RT: A treaty facilitating relationships between Vatican and Palestine – referred to as a “state” in the text – has entered full force, sealing de-facto recognition of Palestinian statehood by the Holy See. Full report is here.
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Catholic Social Doctrine, Subsidiarity, and the Growth of Co-Op Farms
Mary Rezac, CNA: Anyone who’s familiar with “Portlandia” probably remembers Colin the chicken – a heritage-breed, woodland-raised fowl who was fed a diet of sheep’s milk, soy and (local) hazelnuts and lived a happy life on a (local) 4-acre farm before … Continue reading
A Mother’s Alter Christus: Picture of the Year
New Liturgical Movement: As our last post of the year 2015, I would like to share with our readers this beautiful photograph of a newly-ordained priest with his mother. In the traditional rite, after the priest’s hands are anointed, they are … Continue reading
Give Thanks for That ‘Star’ That Led You to Jesus
Like the Wise Men we all have a star or stars whose holy brilliance and leadership gave us the Faith and showed us the road to salvation. For most of us it was a person, parents usually. For others, it … Continue reading
Oregon Bureau Thieves Seize Bank Accounts of Christian Bakers
Catholic Online: In 2007, an Oregon law was passed to protect the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people in employment, public accommodations and housing. This law made it illegal for private businesses from discriminating against potential customers, but … Continue reading
A Beautiful Story to End the Year, Thank You Phil Lawler
Catholic Culture: Edna Costello was one of those irreplaceable women who seem to appear in every healthy parish. She was the most active member of the altar guild, the Rosary circle, the parish council, the Bible study, marriage preparation classes, the … Continue reading
‘Brain Dead’ Son Saved by Armed Dad, Now Healthy
RT News: The Pickering family from Texas is celebrating a miracle this Christmas, which so nearly did not happen. With doctors about to turn off a life support machine keeping George Pickering’s son alive, a desperate and armed George intervened, determined … Continue reading
Ex Gang Member, Paraplegic, Takes Vows of Religion
California Catholic Daily: On April of 2001, St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood served as the site of the greatest loss Brother Cesar John Paul Galan, FSP, would ever endure: the death of his brother Hector due to gun violence. … Continue reading
Israel Plans on 55,000 New Homes in Occupied West Bank
AsiaNews: The Israeli Ministry for housing is planning the construction of 55,548 new homes for settlers in the West Bank. The news was released by the “Peace Now” organization, based on data received from the government. The new plan includes the … Continue reading
Pakistan: Christian Slum Village Has Its Water Cut Off by Gov Org
Vatican Insider: Islamabad’s Capital Development Authority (CDA) has cut off a Christian neighbourhood’s water supply, sparking indignation and protests among the population. The move comes in the context of a controversial case, which reached the Supreme Court of Pakistan after … Continue reading
‘I Fear Only Bad Catholics’: Saint Bernadette of Lourdes
Another great post by Monsignor Pope Community in Mission: The average person may worry about any number of things: finances; security; strife in the family, community, nation, or world; health; the status of a relationship; how he is perceived by … Continue reading
National ‘Catholic’ Reporter Shoves Out Another Insult to Morals
Catholic Culture: The National Catholic Reporter has named a homosexual couple as its “Persons of the Year” for 2015. More here.
New York City initiates the most severe “transgender rights” enforcement in America. Up to $250K fine for using the wrong name in workplace — and worse.
(Mass Resistance) This is where the radical “non-discrimination” laws are taking us, unless we stop them. On Dec. 21, New York City’s Commission on Human Rights announced that it has re-interpreted the city’s transgender anti-discrimination law. The result is more … Continue reading
Sandro Magister’s Vatican Press Credentials Returned
National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: In a letter stamped with the official Jubilee of Mercy theme “Misericordes sicut Pater” [Merciful Like the Father], the Holy See has returned veteran Vaticanist Sandro Magister’s press credentials after they were suspended in June. Full report … Continue reading
Prayers for This Agnostic Writer: They are the Push He Needs
This man, a very gifted writer to be sure, has been given a great grace. May Our Lady finish the work of his conversion. New Haven Register, Norm Pattis: It is easy to scoff at the Church until you stand … Continue reading
