The beatification of Fr. Stanley Rother, the martyr of Guatemala, is a good time to remember that the Church in Central America remains a target, often by… Read more “Another priest killed in Mexico”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Sanctity in America: Blessed Stanley Rother
Yesterday, September 23, Ven. Fr. Stanley Rother was beatified at a Mass in Oklahoma City, OK. He is the first American-born Catholic to be declared a martyr… Read more “Sanctity in America: Blessed Stanley Rother”
The Korean Martyrs
Today, September 20, is the Memorial of Sts Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, the Martyrs of Korea. St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon was the first… Read more “The Korean Martyrs”
Do You Know Your Rights?
Sunday, September 17, was Constitution Day, celebrating the adoption of the United States Constitution by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.… Read more “Do You Know Your Rights?”
A New Series on Vatican II
I am going to begin a new series, one that is very ambitious but also much needed, I think. It has been 52 years since the Second… Read more “A New Series on Vatican II”
Fr. Tom is Free!
I rejoice with the entire Catholic Church, and especially the Church in India, at the news of the release of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, a Salesian priest and missionary… Read more “Fr. Tom is Free!”
Our Lady of Sorrows
“If you love, you are going to suffer.” — Fr. Michael Woods Today, September 15, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. The Gospel… Read more “Our Lady of Sorrows”
Triumph of the Cross
Today, September 14, is the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. Today’s Gospel is John 3:13-17 Jesus said to Nicodemus: “No one has gone up to… Read more “Triumph of the Cross”
The Lost Art of Argumentation
An argument, in the classic sense of that word, is a discussion between two or more persons where one person makes a claim and another, or others,… Read more “The Lost Art of Argumentation”
London Jewish School May Be Forced to Close for Rejecting LGBT Agenda
Vishnitz Girls School, a private girls school in London, England with 212 students between ages 3 and 8 is in danger of being shut down by the… Read more “London Jewish School May Be Forced to Close for Rejecting LGBT Agenda”