This made me think of Pope Saint Gregory the Great, who, every day, invited twelve poor people to table with him at the noon meal. Zenit: Benedict XVI does more than proclaim the message of Christmas; he also lives it, … Continue reading
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Medjugorje and the “Great Sign”
There’s a lot of information in this article exposing all the contradictions and absurdities regarding the “seers” claim that they convinced the “Gospa” (“Our Lady”) to leave a sign to verify the apparitions. It’s rather long, but useful for those … Continue reading
National Cancer Institute Now Admits Abortion-Breast Cancer Link
LifeNews reports: The National Cancer Institute gained a reputation for putting politics over science when it did everything possible to deny dissenting opinion during a meeting to establish whether or not a link exists between abortion and breast cancer. Now, … Continue reading
“Church” of Scientology Files Suit Against Daughters of St. Paul and Other Publishers
This is interesting. If one quits Scientology and writes a book about negative experiences in the organization, the “church” thinks it can sue you and your publisher for libel. Catholic Online reports: The Church of Scientology in Italy has announced … Continue reading
Czech Cardinal Says Europe Will Be Islamized If It Does Not Convert
Catholic Culture reports: Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, who has served as Archbishop of Prague since 1991, has warned in an interview that “if Europe doesn’t change its relation to its own roots, it will be Islamized.” “Europe has denied its Christian … Continue reading
A Synthesis of the Doctrinal Talks Between Holy Office and SSPX Theologians
The Rorate Caeli website posted a synthesis of a talk Bishop Alphonse Galerrata gave recently at the SSPX seminary in Argentina concerning the outcome of the first talks held between the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and the … Continue reading
Roman Priests’ Conference to Feature Classical Rite
Archbishop Joseph Augustine Di Noia, Secretery of the Congregation for Divine Worship, will celebrate the traditional rite at the Church of St. Stephen of the Abyssinians, located inside the Vatican walls, on January 6 (the Epiphany). Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke … Continue reading
Local Bishop ‘Regrets’ Visit of Austrian Cardinal to Medjugorje
Catholic Culture reports: The bishop of the local Mostar-Duvno diocese has issued a statement expressing concern about statements issued by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn during a visit to Medjugorje last week and emphasizing that the cardinal’s visit “does not imply any … Continue reading
Montana High Court Rules Not to Outlaw Euthanasia
Zenit News: The Montana Supreme Court decided Thursday that there is nothing in state law preventing doctors from helping patients to kill themselves, making it the third U.S. state to approve euthanasia. More here.
The Lutherans are on to Something
It’s “the Holidays,” so chipper good will, merriment, warm feelings, and all that good stuff are abounding.* Why, right now we’re even inclined to be a little ecumenical this time of year and admit that the Lutherans are on to … Continue reading
37 Catholic Religious (30 Priests) Slain in 2009
Catholic Culture reports: The Congregation for Evangelization has published biographies of the 30 priests, two seminarians, two women religious, and three lay pastoral workers slain during 2009. Six were killed in Brazil, six in Colombia, four in the Democratic Republic … Continue reading
Hundreds of Thousands Rally Again in Madrid for Marriage, Family, Innocence and the Pre-Born
I believe this is now an annual event on account of the anti-Christian government’s attempts to undermine the moral law and the public expression of the Catholic Faith. Catholic Culture reports: At a huge outdoor Mass in Madrid for the … Continue reading
Health Care Reform Bill Is Communistic
Even if this bill had specifically stated that it would not fund abortion or contraception it would be treasonous to support it. Alan Caruba of CNS News.com reports: If you felt a frisson of fear on news that the Senate … Continue reading
Holy Scripture a Medium for Conversions to the Church in Shanghai
CNA reports: Many conversions are taking place in Shanghai, China, in part thanks to the encouragement of Bible reading and youth outreach programs. One convert’s story began in a classroom encounter with Catholicism and led to the conversion of another … Continue reading
Palestinian Christians Object to Israeli ‘Apartheid’
Their moving cri de coeur can be found at Kairos Palestine , and reported on CWN. Even western (especially American) Christian naivete (and theological error) in the matter is addressed: “…theologians in the West try to attach a biblical and … Continue reading
