Hilary White, who has written for LifeSite, The Remnant, and other outlets, is very interested in covering the Synod just about to start. She is so interested, in fact, that she and some fellow travelers have begun a blog for … Continue reading
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Another Deadly Meccan Stampede, the Fifth Since 1990, 800 Dead
NBCNews: More than 700 people died and at least 800 were injured in a stampede at the Hajj pilgrimage outside the holy city of Mecca on Thursday, Saudi Arabian officials said. More on this here.
Civil Disobedience and Kim Davis
Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture: Kim Davis has become a symbol of resistance to same-sex marriage for two reasons. First, she stands alone. Well, not quite alone. There are other public officials who have vowed not to give their approval to same-sex … Continue reading
Priest Arriving This Week!
Later this week, a priest will begin a four-week visit to Saint Benedict Center. He is coming with our Bishop’s permission in order that we might get to know each other. What happens after his four-week visit is not yet planned, nor can it be at … Continue reading
Father Paul Trinchard, RIP
We have just learned that Father Paul Trinchard, of New Orleans, died on Saturday night or Sunday morning last following emergency surgery due to colon cancer. That cancer had been diagnosed as advanced metastatic only some three weeks previously. Father … Continue reading
Tens of Thousands Protest Planned Parenthood Saturday in 350 Cities
LifeNews: Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates across the country — perhaps as many as 50-75,000 people in all — protested at Planned Parenthood abortion clinics across the country today. They protested to raise national attention to the massive scandal … Continue reading
Please Pray for Two Deceased Founding Members of SBC/MICM
We have just arrived home from the funeral of Sister Gemma, M.I.C.M., one of the founding members of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and a Sister at Saint Ann’s House in Harvard, Massachusetts. Sister Gemma was predeceased … Continue reading
An Itty Bitty Presentation of the Syllogism
The following is in no way intended to be an exhaustive treatment of the subject of the syllogism. (Get Brother Francis’ Logic Course for that.) It is a lopsided little introduction, being comprised of two excerpts from “It’s All or Nothing,” an apologetics … Continue reading
Pray for Conversion of Jewish Scientist Who Defends Holy Shroud
CNA: The Shroud of Turin has different meanings for many people: some see it as an object of veneration, others a forgery, still others a medieval curiosity. For one Jewish scientist, however, the evidence has led him to see it as … Continue reading
The Way to the Father
Not long ago, I penned an appreciation of the Father. Presently, I would like to consider Our Lord as the Way to the Father. That is how Jesus described Himself, and, moreover, we cannot have a filial relationship with the … Continue reading
Cardinal Müller under Fire for Defending Marriage
ROME, May 1, 2015 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Pope Francis’ top advisor on Catholic doctrine is coming under attack as he continues to defend the Church’s teaching on marriage, family, and sexuality amid a campaign by a “progressive” faction of prelates. On … Continue reading
Filial Appeal to Pope Francis on the Future of the Family
Let Pope Francis know you would like him to reaffirm categorically the Catholic teaching that divorced and civilly remarried Catholics cannot receive Holy Communion and that homosexual unions are contrary to Divine and natural law. Please join us in supporting the urgent … Continue reading
Obama Takes Daughters to Meet a Very Sick Rock Star
NBCNews: President Barack Obama is closing out his Hawaii vacation by hanging out with Pearl Jam rocker Eddie Vedder. Obama took his daughters, Sasha and Malia, to visit with Vedder and his family in Kailua, not far from where the … Continue reading
Oxford Scuttles Debate on Abortion
Let not the truth be heard! Pro-abortion feminist campaign threatened disruption. Catholic Herald: A barrister has said that an Oxford college’s decision not to host an abortion debate is unlawful. Neil Addison, national director of the Thomas More Legal Centre, … Continue reading
The California Drought Continues to Worsen
Catholic Online: Californians are suffering as an unprecedented drought threatens to stretch into a fourth year. Farmers and consumers have drained reservoirs and groundwater supplies which are normally recharged by rain and snow, are at record lows are are now empty. … Continue reading
