Category Archives: Catholic Culture

The Holy Martyrs of Walsingham

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

A recent perusal of the wealth of British Catholic Blogs led me to an author who is undertaking a pilgrimage to Walsingham in the near future. Mention was made, very briefly, of the Walsingham Martyrs. Last year I too made … Continue reading →

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Bishop Egan’s letter to David Cameron

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

As a follow-up to Gertrude’s recent post on +Philip Egan’s statement about “Gay marriage”, here is part of a two-page letter the intrepid Bishop has written to David Cameron: 15th December 2012 Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP Prime Minister and Leader … Continue reading →

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Statement from Bishop Egan regarding gay ‘marriage’.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

  We thank Almighty God for giving us Shepherds who are not afraid to speak on the serious issues confronting our Church, our country and indeed our Roman Catholic lives. The issue of so called ‘gay marriage’ is an issue … Continue reading →

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Aspirant Traditional Benedictines

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Ora Pro Nobis With a tip of the hat to Dr Shaw, please pray for a group of Catholic men who are entering a year of discernment to decide on whether to revive the traditional Benedictine life in England. Their … Continue reading →

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Papal Delegate to the IEC will make a pilgrimage of Atonement to Lough Derg.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has announced that the Papal Legate to the International Eucharistic Congress is to travel to Co Donegal tomorrow on an overnight pilgrimage to the penitential island of Lough Derg. The visit is regarded by observers as a … Continue reading →

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Father Robert Barron tours England to present ground-breaking “Catholicism” series

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

CATHOLICISM DVD SERIES For For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda, from the … Continue reading →

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Oh, My Hand: Complaints Medieval Monks Scribbled in the Margins of Illuminated Manuscripts

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

“Thank God, it will soon be dark.” ‘I am very cold’ and other marginalia, written centuries ago by monks transcribing books, shows that not all was joy and light ‘Oh my hand’ … a detail from an 11th-century manuscript. Photograph: … Continue reading →

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Help with confession

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I wish that more sermons were like this:

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A Young Man’s Labours

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

by Shawn Tribe With Laetare Sunday coming up, I am provided with an opportunity not only to show another rose vestment we have not shown here before, but also to show some new vestment work.

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Fr. Marcel Guarnizo’s Response to the Eucharistic Incident

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

From CNA I would like to begin by once again sending my condolences to the Johnson family on the death of Mrs. Loetta Johnson.

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A happy anniversary

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Please pray for Father Michael Mary of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, who celebrated the fortieth anniversary of his ordination recently. More details are given here. Ad multos annos, Father!

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To Love God is a Gift that is Received, not Achieved

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

By: Msgr. Charles Pope More often than not, the average Catholic thinks of the Commandments and the Christian moral life, as well as the spiritual life as a task, or list of tasks they must accomplish out of their own … Continue reading →

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Padre Pio, G.K.Chesterton and – women who wear trousers!!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Padre Pio strict with women who wore trousers? Padre Pio was equally severe with men about their sartorial selections including some men who wore trousers… by Mary O’Regan Padre Pio refused a Canadian lady absolution and told her to return … Continue reading →

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The Preparatory Season for the Nativity of Our Lord – The Phillipian Fast

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

While we prepare for Advent in the Roman rite beginning this Sunday, it is worth noting that while there is no “Advent” proper within the Byzantine rite, they do have a period of 40 days preparation for the Feast of the … Continue reading →

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