Today, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today, Christians the world over celebrate that Our Blessed Mother was assumed, body… Read more “Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary”
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The PA Grand Jury Report
The release of the Pennsylvania grand jury’s report on the extent of the abuse of minors by priests and lay employees of six diocese, including Pittsburgh, Erie,… Read more “The PA Grand Jury Report”
Argentina Votes Against Abortion
The Senate of Argentina, Pope Francis’ home country, has voted against a bill that would decriminalize abortion during the first fourteen weeks of pregnancy. Concern that the… Read more “Argentina Votes Against Abortion”
Execution in Tennessee
Today, the state of Tennessee carried out it’s first execution of a condemned criminal since 2009. Billy Ray Irick, 59, was executed by lethal injection and died… Read more “Execution in Tennessee”
St. Dominic
Today, August 8, is the Memorial of St. Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans. From various writings on the history of the Order of… Read more “St. Dominic”
Respectfully, Your Eminence, That Will Not Do
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, recently suggested that a board or panel be created whenever “sustained rumors” of abuse by a bishop are raised. The reforms… Read more “Respectfully, Your Eminence, That Will Not Do”
Pray for the Church in China
The Chinese government has started demolishing churches without prior warning, using the excuse of urban development. The Vatican and the Chinese government have been participating in talks… Read more “Pray for the Church in China”
Is Capital Punishment The Purview Only of Caesar?
David Warren, Canadian columnist and blogger at “Essays in Idleness,” has written an unfortunate article for “The Catholic Thing” website, commenting on the recent revision of paragraph… Read more “Is Capital Punishment The Purview Only of Caesar?”
Death Penalty is “Inadmissible”
Pope Francis has authorized a change to the text of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) that reflects the position that the death penalty is inadmissible and calling… Read more “Death Penalty is “Inadmissible””
Thoughts on the McCarrick Crisis: How Are We to Respond to These Horrors?
There is no shortage of commentary on the crisis engulfing the Church since the revelation that credible accusations of sexual abuse have been lodged against now former… Read more “Thoughts on the McCarrick Crisis: How Are We to Respond to These Horrors?”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 