I don’t know. What can you say? I don’t get it. I am talking to myself: “For the good of the Church” a good priest cannot accept episcopal orders? Was it not “for the good of the Church” that the … Continue reading
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Austrian Priests Challenge Pope on Conservative Bishop Appointment
Sources in Rome say that the pope is not going to back down. What is interesting, and encouraging, is that Rev. Gerhard Maria Wagner was not on the list of suggested candidates, sent to Rome by Austrian bishops, to fill … Continue reading
Chinese Underground Bishop Released After Three Years Detention
The Chinese Communists keep on arresting bishops and priests who refuse to join the schismatic Patriotic Association, which calls itself “Catholic.” Two other bishops from the Hebei province who “disappeared” years ago have never been heard from. Their strategy is … Continue reading
More on Darwin, Abolitionist and Racist
Just read an interesting piece in InsideCatholic.com on Charles Darwin. The author Benjamin Wiker observes that Darwin struggled between his heart and his mind. His racist theories conflicted with his strong opposition to slavery. Here’s a clip from Wiker’s article. … Continue reading
Prayer for the Conversion of America Gets New Host
I was delighted to see that CNA (Catholic News Agency) is promoting the prayer that Saint Benedict Center discovered in the Raccolta back in the mid seventies and adopted for our crusade to convert America to the Catholic Faith. SBC … Continue reading
The Crucifix: Sign of Contradiction. In a Catholic College?
The Jesuits of Boston College are putting crucifixes back in the classrooms. Why did they ever take them out? Now they are getting flack from poor, sensitive, lay faculty members who are uncomfortable with the Christian symbol.
Our Lady of Lourdes and “The World Day of the Sick”
ROME (Catholic Online) – On this feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Servant of God John Paul II, in the year 1992, instituted the “World Day of the Sick”, calling the faithful to pray for those who are sick … Continue reading
Another Pro-Abortion “Catholic” May Get HHS Post
It can’t get any worse than Kathleen Sabelius. In April 2007 Gov. Sebelius hosted a reception at the governor’s residence for the late term abortionist Dr. George Tiller and his clinic’s staffers. And this woman has the audacity to receive … Continue reading
Good Thing We Put a Question Mark After Last Week’s News Post on the TAC
Oops! we didn’t. Now it comes out that it’s Msgr. Marc Langham, an official at the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity that has a problem with receiving the TAC into the Catholic Church, and certainly not the pope. Our first … Continue reading
Terri Schiavo’s Father Had Pleaded With Father of Eluana Englaro
Rome, Italy (LifeNews.com) — Bob Schindler understands the pain of a father who saw his daughter change from a woman full of life to a seemingly lifeless person plagued by the effects of a severe medical condition. Although it may … Continue reading
Bishop Martino of Scranton Sends Critical Letter to Sen. Casey
This is the same bishop who, more or less, busted a meeting prior to the presidential election in which, at one of his parishes, speakers on both sides of the abortion issue were invited to address an audience. He spoke … Continue reading
Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, the Milk Man
There is a great anecdote about the cardinal, provided by DIogenes over at Catholic Culture’s Off the Record. Actually it was provided by Jeff Israely of Time magazine, and Diogenes picked it up. Read it here.
Pope Expounds Upon the Value of Fasting During Lent
I was encouraged to see that the Holy Father expressed the need for more fasting during this penitential season. With only two days of total fasting and abstinence being obligatory, it is easy to pass through another Lent without really … Continue reading
Catholic Church the “Main Enemy” Says Bolivian President
At least a Catholic knows where he stands with this leftist chief. He also wants to start a new religion. Catholic Culture reports: Calling the Catholic Church his “main enemy,” Bolivian President Evo Morales told a meeting of leftist organization … Continue reading
Black, Pro-Life Catholic, Michael Steele, to Head G.O.P.
With all the bad news coming from Washington, this was very good news. I had never heard of Michael Steele, but what I’ve learned about him in this article is quite inspiring. We cannot give up hope.
