“Would you kill your child if God told you to?” This is an interesting question that I came across on the internet recently. It’s sometimes asked of… Read more ““Would you kill your child if God told you to?””
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U. S. Bishops Reject Pope’s Agenda?
As usual, George Weigel keeps his head while all about are losing theirs. The American media (and, sadly, this too often includes the Catholic media in America)… Read more “U. S. Bishops Reject Pope’s Agenda?”
Murder, Redemption, and Beatification
On November 4, Franciscan Clarist Sister Rani Maria Vattalil, a Syro-Malabar Catholic, was beatified at a Mass in Indore, India, presided over by Angelo Cardinal Amato, prefect… Read more “Murder, Redemption, and Beatification”
Sanctity in America: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Today, November 13, is the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Maria Francesca Cabrini was born on July 15, 1850 in the Lombard Province of Lodi, Austrian… Read more “Sanctity in America: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 7
7. In the human nature united to Himself the Son of God, by overcoming death through His own death and resurrection, redeemed humankind and re-molded human beings… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 7”
Sanctity in America: Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk
The cause for the canonization of Nicholas Black Elk has officially been open. He is given the title Servant of God. Black Elk was born in December,… Read more “Sanctity in America: Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk”
Brothers of Charity Defy Pope Francis
Last August 9, I wrote on this blog about the Brothers of Charity community in Belgium being instructed by Pope Francis to stop practicing euthanasia in their… Read more “Brothers of Charity Defy Pope Francis”
Good News! You Can Still Be Catholic at Georgetown … At Least for Now
The two articles linked below tell the story of the trials of Love Saxa at Georgetown University. Georgetown University is a university “in the Jesuit tradition.” It… Read more “Good News! You Can Still Be Catholic at Georgetown … At Least for Now”
Trump Breaks A Promise. Shame on Him!
All presidents break promises, so it’s no surprise that President Trump is keeping up with that ignoble tradition. However, this broken promise has especially harsh and cruel… Read more “Trump Breaks A Promise. Shame on Him!”
Restless Heart: An Introduction to St. Augustine of Hippo, Part 2: “Confessions”
Bob Hunt continues his presentations on Saint Augustine of Hippo, the fourth-century Bishop and Doctor of the Church. In this presentation, Bob delves into Augustine’s Confessions, but… Read more “Restless Heart: An Introduction to St. Augustine of Hippo, Part 2: “Confessions””