OK. Awkward headline, but it captures my mood when reading this article. The wildly successful author of horror fiction returned to her Catholic faith in the late 1990s and now writes historical fiction about the life of Jesus. Her latest, … Continue reading
Read this story, the latest on the ongoing complaint of the Russian Orthodox about Catholic dioceses in Russia. Note that the Moscow Patriarchate’s spokesman is Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev, or, as he is more generally known, “Bishop Hilarion of Vienna and … Continue reading
By Matthew Cullinan Hoffman MOROCCO, February 27, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Human Rights Watch (HRW), an organization that has long been committed to promoting homosexual behavior and abortion as human “rights”, has now targeted the government of Morocco. The organization, working … Continue reading
During his visit to Indonesia on February 25th, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates pledged military support for the sprawling Southeast Asian nation. The United States has thereby furthered its self-appointed role to be Policeman of the World. [Full Story]
After suffering from diabetes and emphysema according to his son Christopher, William F. Buckley, Jr. was found dead at his Connecticut home on February 27th. Two links of interest: “William F. Buckley, Leading Conservative, Dies at 82“ John F. McManus’ … Continue reading
BALTIMORE, Maryland, FEB. 27, 2008 (Zenit.org). – In the fight against AIDS, abstinence-based programs that focus on changing behaviors rather than handing out condoms simply work better, says an AIDS expert. Matthew Hanley has been a HIV/AIDS technical adviser at … Continue reading
The full address is on Zenit’s site. In a beautiful text St. Augustine defines prayer as an expression of desire, and affirms that God answers by moving our hearts closer to him. For our part we should purify our desires … Continue reading
Mr. Lawler is commenting on the recent Pew study making headlines all over. He draws some lessons from the data and uses it all as an “I told you so” opportunity to plug his book, The Faithful Departed (and rightly … Continue reading
Washington DC, Feb 28, 2008 / 06:15 am (CNA).- On Wednesday a full transcript of Democrat presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama’s July 2007 speech to the Planned Parenthood Action Fund in which he vigorously defended legalized abortion became available. In … Continue reading
From Catholic Church Conservation: “I have no doubt that the Tridentine rite is the true liturgy,” the journalist Michele Mirabella (64) has said to the Italian website ‘Papanews’.
Once upon a time, when an American bishop wanted to establish a religious congregation (say, of teaching sisters), he got on a boat to Ireland, recruited some generous-hearted, faithful, and energetic Irish girls, and brought them back, donning them in … Continue reading
Moscow, February 26, Interfax – The issue of the status of Catholic dioceses in the Orthodox lands as well as the issue of the status of the Orthodox dioceses in traditionally Catholic countries requires a “serious and elaborate discussion” in … Continue reading
From an article on Zenit’s web site: Among the reactions, an article published Feb. 23 in the German newspaper Die Tagespost is noteworthy. The article, written by Jacob Neusner, professor of History and Theology of Judaism in Bard College, supports … Continue reading
Rome, Feb. 26, 2008 (CWNews.com) – An essay in the official Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano argues that this year’s Oscar awards went to films that portray America as a society “without hope.” The signed column by Gaetano Vallini was critical … Continue reading
It’s great for business. Pervert young people as much as possible and the abortion industry will keep going. Editor’s Note: This article may contain quotes offensive to some readers… CNA STAFF, Feb 27, 2008 / 06:14 am (CNA).- A Planned … Continue reading
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