Here is some good news — a bit odd, but the kind of odd that restores hope in the younger generation of Catholics. CNA reports: A Catholic man is running across America and praying the whole way. Despite the difficulties … Continue reading
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KC Bishop Assails Abortion As Most Horrendous Taking of Human Life in History
Catholic Culture: In a column preceding the January 22 March for Life, Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City – St. Joseph observed that “almost 60 million surgical abortions have been recorded in the United States” since Roe v. Wade— “the … Continue reading
Pro-Life Congressman Pressures White House to Confront Chinese President on Forced Abortions, etc.
Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey called a press conference yesterday in which he said: LifeNews.com.: “Last month President Hu gave the world unmistakable proof of his government’s moral puniness and fear – when he left the Norwegian Nobel Committee … Continue reading
Al Qaida Massacres Continue in Iraq: At Least 40 Killed, Over 100 Wounded, Trying to Get Police Jobs
MSNBC: At least 40 people were killed Tuesday when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of people waiting to apply for jobs with the police, officials said, in the latest strike against Iraqi security recruits. More on … Continue reading
Father Nelson Baker Declared Venerable
The Servant of God, Father Nelson Baker (1842-1936), was declared Venerable on January 14. During a private audience with Cardinal Angelo Amato S.D.B., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Holy Father authorized the congregation to promulgate … Continue reading
Advisory on Father Michael Jarecki’s Health
Father Michael Jarecki was our chaplain for about 20 years. Since our new resident priest arrived on November 1, Father has ceased offering Mass, as his infirmities made it very difficult for him to get through the ritual. About a … Continue reading
Renowned Catholic Doctor Shot and Wounded at Clinic in Mosul
Asia News: Another targeted attack against Christians in Iraq. On the afternoon of 15 January a group of unidentified criminals entered the Rabi’a hospital, a private clinic in the Sukar district in Mosul and shot a Christian doctor who worked … Continue reading
O Heavens! Zodiac Is Out of Whack?
The Sydney Morning Herald: A Minneapolis astronomy professor has said he was stunned by the attention he was getting for suggesting the signs of the zodiac were all wrong. Read more here.
Caught in Australian Flood, Boy 13 Pleads With Rescuer to Save His Younger Brother First
And so the rescuer did, while the younger 10 year-old kept pleading that they save his mummy. The mother, Donna Rice, and her 13 year-old son drown in the raging waters. CNN World report: A teenager who was scared of … Continue reading
Italian Statesman and Economist, Head of Catholic Action, to be Beatified
Called by one bishop “the prophet of Rerum Novarum,” Catholic economist and sociologist Giuseppe Toniolo led an incredible life of labor for the rights of the exploited poor, small businessmen, farmers, and factory workers. An enemy of freemasonry, the statesman … Continue reading
March for Life Will Boycott Hotels / Restaurants That Donate to Planned Parenthood
LifeNews.com: The top hotels on the boycott list include Marriott and its brands Courtyard, Ritz-Carlton, Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn; Hilton and its brand Doubletree, Hampton, and Homewood Suites; Four Points; the Four Seasons; Kimpton Hotels; Starwood Hotels, which include the … Continue reading
Gun Rights in the ‘Live Free or Die’ State
This is something of a local news story, ironically reported by Russia Today: Varrin Swearingen, the president and spokesperson for the Free State Project, being interviewed by RT. Keene, where Mr. Swearingen gave the interview, is about 1/2 hour from … Continue reading
The “New Martyrs”: Catholic Martyrs of the 20th Century
Robert Royal, author of The Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century, has an insightful article on The Catholic Thing website on the subject of the countless martyrs killed for their Faith in the last century and into the 21st. “A … Continue reading
Jesus Christ is King in New Hampshire
For the past several months, homes in and around Richmond, New Hampshire have featured yard signs with an image of Christ in triumph and the words, “Jesus Christ is King in New Hampshire.” The message conveyed is that Our Lord … Continue reading
Chinese Government Threatening to Take Over Catholic Orphanage from Underground Bishop
Asia News: Opened 20 years ago, the orphanage is home to about 100 disabled boys and girls. The government wants to take it over and send away the 30 nuns who care for the children in an attempt to undermine … Continue reading
