Whither goest thou, Egypt? The two attacks on St. Bishoy monastery by armed soldiers would suggest that the military rule in Egypt is not a benign one for Christians. Shooting at monks trying to build a fence so that they … Continue reading
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Pakistani Catholic Martyr Killed in Hatred for the Faith
Catholic Online: Shahbaz Bhattit recently said “As a Christian, I believe Jesus is my strength. He has given me a power and wisdom and motivation to serve suffering humanity. I follow the principles of my conscience, and I am ready … Continue reading
Pope Devotes Wednesday Address to Saint Francis de Sales
CNA reports: At the Wednesday general audience on March 2, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the life of St. Francis de Sales, a 17th century bishop and Doctor of the Church whose secret to holiness was his unreserved trust in God. … Continue reading
New Supreme Court Decision Ends Up Giving Abortionists More Legal Rights Than Fallen Soldiers
Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture: The Westboro Baptist Church is a nasty little bunch of fanatics, who gain publicity for their fundamentalist views in a particularly loathsome way: by picketing the funerals of fallen American soldiers. But 8 members of the … Continue reading
No Vocations to LI Convent in Forty Years / No Wonder
The picture tells the story. Women are joining orders that wear a full habit for one thing.
Pro-Life Party Takes Majority Seats in Ireland’s Lower House
No exceptions. No compromise. Good news for Ireland. Check this report from Zoe Romanowsky on Inside Catholic website.
The Conversion of Russia Must Be to the Catholic Faith
Russia’s original sin was not Communism but schism. That was the major sin of Russia in 1917 when Our Lady appeared to the Fatima children. Rejecting Communism is not a religious conversion; rejecting schism is. Russia will be converted. Our … Continue reading
Phil Lawler Explains Why Canonist Is Right on Obligation to Refuse Communion to Notorious Public Sinners
Catholic Culture: During the past few weeks Edward Peters, the noted canon-law expert from Detroit’s Sacred Heart Seminary, has been engaged in a running online debate on a familiar topic: Whether politicians who are in gross public violation of Catholic … Continue reading
Catholic Cabinet Minister Murdered in Pakistan
Catholic Culture reports: Shahbaz Bhatti, a lay Catholic who served Pakistan’s federal minister for religious minorities, was assassinated on March 2 while traveling to work. He was 42. More on this story here.
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for March 2011
The Vatican has announced the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for March 2011. The Holy Father’s general intention is: “That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and progress in justice and peace.” His … Continue reading
World Youth Day Participants Wear Red Bandanas in Memory of Church’s Martyrs
CNA reports: Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Cordoba, Spain recently explained that the red bandanas that were distributed to World Youth Day participants in his diocese recall the sacrifice of Christian martyrs. . . . The event was intended to … Continue reading
Cardinal Mahoney Passes on Leadership of LA Diocese to Archbishop Gomez
Catholic Culture: During two Masses at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony passed the leadership of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to Archbishop José Gómez, who has served as coadjutor archbishop since … Continue reading
RIP Underground Chinese Bishop Spent Decades in Prison and Labor Camps
Zenit News: Bishop Augustine Hu Daguo of the apostolic prefecture of Shiqian, Shihtsien, in the Chinese province of Guizhou, died on Feb. 17 at the age of 90. The bishop, who was approved by the Pope and part of the … Continue reading
Mass. Gov. Bestows Special ‘Rights’ on Self-Mutilating State Employees
CNSNews.com reports on some truly deranged politics: Last Thursday, Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick quietly signed two executive orders — Executive Order No. 526 and No. 527 — giving transgendered state employees protected status under the state’s anti-discrimination policy and establishing a state Office … Continue reading
Repentant Woman “Deacon” Attending Traditional Latin Mass
It is indeed refreshing to read the Catholic words of apology of this truly humble woman. May she receive more grace to inspire others who have fallen into error. Rorate Caeli reports: Most people saw the reports that, in 2007, … Continue reading
