LifeSiteNews: The gay and lesbian news outlet Xtra is predicting that the 2012 Superbowl halftime show will go down in history as the “gayest Superbowl halftime show ever.” Full report is here.
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Congressman Chris Smith Joins International Campaign for Blind Anti-Abortion Activist Chen Guangcheng
LifeSiteNews: He may not wear his sunglasses at night, but U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) broke out the shades on Tuesday to join an international message to Chinese officials oppressing a blind advocate for forced-abortion victims. Full report here.
Knock Down Their Homes and Build on Their Land: Israel’s Ongoing in Your Face Palestine Policy
AntiWar.com: Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes and buildings, like the construction of illegal settlements, is part of a matrix of control aimed at limiting Palestinians to an existence on only a fraction of a fraction of their land. No objective … Continue reading
Faithful Should Fear Sin More Than Persecution Says Pope Benedict
CNS: The church should fear the sin of its own members more than hatred against Christians, Pope Benedict XVI said. While the church has suffered from persecution throughout its history, it “is supported by the light and strength of God” … Continue reading
Archealogists Think They’ve Unearthed Site of Sodom and Gomorrah: Inhabitants Wiped Out in ‘Heat Event’
John Bergsma, The Sacred Page: By far the most interesting session at the recent Society of Biblical Literature Congress in San Francisco was one I wandered into by chance. Read the rest here.
Young Pakistani Woman Martyred for the Faith and Her Virtue by Moslem Kidnapper
Zenit News: A young Pakistani woman, 18-year-old Mariah Manisha, (also reported as Amariah Masih) is being hailed as a martyr. A Catholic, she was kidnapped by a Muslim man. More on this here.
Conversion Story: Good Thinking Leads Young Atheist to Embrace the True Faith
I noticed that this “reversion” story was written by a man that had the same surname as me, only spelled out in Gaelic, so it caught my curiosity. Every conversion story is unique and this one is a real gem … Continue reading
80 Year-Old Chicago Priest, Friend of the Poor, Beaten in Rectory and Robbed
Chicago Tribune: An 80-year-old South Side priest known for battling violence and poverty for decades was attacked and robbed in his church rectory early Tuesday by two men, authorities said. Full report here.
Huge Crowds Expected in LA and Other Cities for Processions and Mass for Our Lady Empress of the Americas
Whispers in the Loggia: We might still be a week out from the late-night mañanitas and the annual climax of the Stateside church’s ever-booming Guadalupe festival, but the coast-to-coast celebrations of what’s become American Catholicism’s “Super Bowl” kick into full … Continue reading
Two Jesuit Universities Co-Sponsor Conferences to Undermine Natural Moral Law and Church Teaching
Campus Notes: In a special investigative report released today, The Cardinal Newman Society (CNS) provides evidence of “a well-orchestrated attempt to undermine the Church’s doctrine and its stand against homosexual ‘marriage’” at a series of conferences co-sponsored by two Jesuit … Continue reading
Colombian Soldiers Murder Staged ‘Insurgents’ for Vacation Time and Money
Catholic Online: The cause of these killings is chilling. Soldiers were offered incentives for killing rebel insurgents. Those incentives included weekend passes, cash, promotions in rank, and even overseas vacations. Rather than risk their lives fighting insurgents, members of the … Continue reading
Juan Diego, American Saint, December 9
In preparation for the great feast day of Our Lady on December 12, CNA has a brief recap here of the Aztec saint’s encounter with “the true Mother of God” on December 9, 1531.
5000 Relay Runners to Run From Mexico to NY to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Culture: Around 5,000 runners are participating in the 10th annual relay from Mexico to New York in honor of the upcoming feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. More here.
Catholic Spokesman in Egypt Very Worried Over Victories of Moslem Brotherhood and Salafist Parties
Catholic Culture: Churchmen in Egypt are expressing alarm over the strong showing of Islamist parties in the November 28 elections. According to provisional election results that vary depending upon the news source, the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party received … Continue reading
Dedicated Texas Priest Asks Prayers for a Holy, Zealous, and Fearless New Shepherd in El Paso
Father Michael Rodriguez, Remnant Column: In light of the recent momentous events in the Diocese of El Paso, TX, I would like to present a special plea to faithful Roman Catholics from around the nation. On December 1, 2011, our … Continue reading
