This amazing piece of information never arrested my attention. There are many children who have been canonized, the Holy Innocents, Saint Hugh of Lincoln, and others; but they were all martyrs. The fact that they were not martyrs is what … Continue reading
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Archbishop of Jamaica Calls All Priests and Religious To Say Saint Michael Prayer
CNA reports: Reacting to deadly violence between security forces and armed supporters of a local drug lord in Jamaica, the Archbishop of Kingston has said most of the country is calm but well-paid gunmen will continue to skirmish with authorities. … Continue reading
Archbishop Gomez Receives Crozier Yesterday to Shepherd Nation’s Largest Diocese
Catholic Culture reports: Four thousand Catholics– including seven cardinals, 59 bishops, and 411 priests– welcomed Archbishop José Gomez as coadjutor archbishop of the United States’ largest diocese at a Mass of Reception on May 26. “As I near the end … Continue reading
Deacon Fournier Shows How Pro-Aborts Employ Two-Step Strategy Against Pro-Life Action
CatholicOnline: The dolls which caused this fracas are an accurate representation of our youngest neighbors in the first home of the whole human race. They are scientifically accurate, not at all offensive and profoundly educational. They are also not a “religious” … Continue reading
Baby Aborted in China Escapes Cremation by Crying but not Hospital Infanticide
Shanghai Daily: An aborted baby declared dead by doctors in south China’s Guangdong Province cried before he was due to be cremated, but died hours later as doctors refused to treat him. Story is here.
Phil Lawler Sets the Record Straight Following MisLeading AP Article on the Church and Copernicus
Catholic Culture reports: An interesting AP story is making the rounds this week, reporting that the Catholic Church has finally given due honors to Copernicus. Unfortunately the story is chock-full of statements that are severely misleading if not downright wrong. … Continue reading
Priest Critic of Papal Teaching on Homosexual Acts Arrested for Abuse of Teen
Of course, the recent John Jay misinformation study, made up of analytically-challenged dataticians with a predetermined agenda, has enlightened us that there is no convincing evidence that sexual abuse of boys is a predominately homosexual crime. Much as I am … Continue reading
Orthodox Archbishop of Cyprus Tells Protesting Clergy to “Stay at Home” During Pope’s Visit
Catholic Culture reports: The head of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus has rebuked Orthodox prelates, including Bishop Athanasios of Limassol, who view Pope Benedict as a heretic and thus oppose his June 4-6 visit to the island nation. “People can … Continue reading
After Five Years of Prayerful Seclusion Former Model Is Now on a Mission for Our Lady
“I grew tired of a world of lies, appearances, falsity, hypocrisy and deception, a society full of anti-values that exalts violence, adultery, drugs, alcohol, fighting, and a world that exalts riches, pleasure, sexual immorality and fraud. “I want to be … Continue reading
Brazilian Congresswoman Fights Abortion As Daughter of a Rape Victim
After she gave her testimony before the Legislature during a debate on measures to protect the pre-born, “Everyone was moved and in tears. Representative Arnaldo Faria took the podium and asked for a response that would match the testimony by … Continue reading
Thumbs Up From the Womb! That’s My Boy!
Wonder what this character is going to be like. Look at the size of that south paw! Check it out.
Lutheran Convert Discerns Calling to Priesthood
CNA reports: Raised Lutheran, Deacon Doug Pierce considered careers in chemistry, classics, math and music. He thought about getting married and having a big family. But after he became Catholic in 2002, Deacon Pierce felt called to priesthood. “I decided … Continue reading
Conservatives Score Victory in Texas Curruculum Battle
At issue was how social studies are presented to students. The program went from a left-leaning curriculum to something conservatives are calling more balanced. Included in the new presentation of social studies are how the UN potentially threatens U.S. sovereignty, … Continue reading
Killed by Communist KGB Thugs, Father Jerzey Popieluszko to be Beatified June 6
As of yet, there has not been one person killed in hatred of the Faith by the Communists who has been canonized a saint; many have been beatified. Catholic News Service: WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — When a Catholic priest who … Continue reading
Supreme Court of Costa Rica Censures Bishop for Opposing Elimination of God from Constitution
CNA reports: Bishop Francisco Ulloa of Cartago in Costa Rica expressed regret this week over the recent ruling by the Electoral Supreme Court, which censured him for reminding Catholics they could not support political policies that go against Christian principles, … Continue reading