DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH Lumen Gentium 21 November, 1964 Chapter 1 THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH 1. Christ is the Light of nations. Because this is… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part I”
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The Presentation of Mary
Today, November 21, is the Memorial of the Presentation of Mary. Today the Church celebrates when Mary, as a child, was presented to the Lord by her… Read more “The Presentation of Mary”
Justice Alito Is Concerned. You Should Be, Too.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recently spoke to the Federalist Society, of which he is a member. In his virtual address, he touched on three subjects that… Read more “Justice Alito Is Concerned. You Should Be, Too.”
Unequal Justice Under Law?
The Diocese of Brooklyn has asked the Supreme Court to rule on a suit filed that accuses New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of unconstitutionally restricting the freedom… Read more “Unequal Justice Under Law?”
A Series on Vatican II
About three years ago I began a series reflecting on the documents of Vatican II. I never finished it, because I had to take a break from… Read more “A Series on Vatican II”
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 “St. Frances Xavier Cabrini”
Important Religious Liberty Case Before the Supreme Court
Fulton v. City of Philadelphia is a case about religious liberty that the Supreme Court is considering. The City of Philadelphia is charged with refusing to refer… Read more “Important Religious Liberty Case Before the Supreme Court”
“Jesus Christ Revealed Himself to Me …”
Matthew Davis is the younger brother of my son-in-law, Luke Davis, who is married to my oldest daughter, Bernadette. Matthew is the young man on the banjo… Read more ““Jesus Christ Revealed Himself to Me …””
Good News From Louisiana
Here is some good news for those searching desperately for any. Louisiana voters overwhelming passed a bipartisan amendment declaring that there is no right to abortion in… Read more “Good News From Louisiana”
Pray for the Souls in Purgatory
While we continue to pray for our nation as it endures the uncertainty of a contentious election, let’s not forget that the month of November is set… Read more “Pray for the Souls in Purgatory”