Monthly Archives: September 2015

Words of Encouragement from Bishop Schneider

In his latest post Steve Skojec over at OnePeterFive writes: Last week, I wrote to Bishop Athanasius Schneider, asking for encouragement in the face of such darkness emanating from within the Church. In his response, he exhorted, “God is using in this time … Continue reading

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Sacerdos, Alter Christus

The priest, who is “Alter Christus“, or “Another Christ”, is the most important figure in the Church. Throughout the centuries, Christ’s mission of salvation has unremittingly extended over all the earth by the priest, who leaves all to gain all. … Continue reading

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Synod Preamble . . . The Pope’s Extraordinary But Perilous Policy

In light of the fast approaching Synod of the Family, here is an excellent article written for The Wanderer by Louise Kirk:   September 24, 2015 The time of Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. has arrived as I write this. Each … Continue reading

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Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio!

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Choose Life! (A video from the Irish Bishops)

Please pray and help us to Keep Ireland Abortion-Free [Update] Prayer Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of life. Reawaken in us respect for every human life. Help us to see in each child the marvellous work of … Continue reading

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Lectio Divina: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

 Rules of Life     By Archbishop Francesco Follo (ZENIT.org) Roman Rite NM 11.25 to 29; PS 19; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43.45.47-48 1) On the road with the Life that gives life and the rules of life. The passage from … Continue reading

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Cardinal Danneels Admits to Being Part of ‘Mafia’ Club Opposed to Benedict XVI

New authorised biography also reveals papal delegate at upcoming synod wrote letter to Belgium government supporting same-sex “marriage” legislation because it ended discrimination against LGBT groups by Edward Pentin on NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER Further serious concerns are being raised about … Continue reading

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Full text of the Pope’s speech at the United Nations

  Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for your kind words.  Once again, following a tradition by which I feel honored, the Secretary General of the United Nations has invited the Pope to address this distinguished assembly of nations.  … Continue reading

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Pope Francis: A Red Line between the US Trip and the Synod

Another interesting article from Monday Vatican: http://www.mondayvatican.comthe-synod/ By Andrea Gagliarducci  No time for Pope Francis to catch his breath! After his trip to Cuba and the United States the Synod will take place. And the Synod will be a real … Continue reading

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Feast of Our Lady of Ransom – September 24th

From ‘The Saint Andrew Daily Missal’ The Blessed Virgin appeared in the thirteenth century to St. Peter Nolasco, St. Raymund of Pennafort, and to James, king of Aragon, requesting them to found a religious institute with the object of delivering … Continue reading

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Canonisation of Blessed Junipero Serra – by Staff Reporter posted Wednesday, 23 Sep 2015

From the Catholic Herald Pope Francis is celebrating Mass for the Canonisation of Blessed Junipero Serra A detailed account of the life of Blessed Junipero Serra can be found here.

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Catholic Politicians In The World Today

Can successful politicians still be good Catholics? However much Marty Walsh (Mayor of Boston,USA) might insist he can keep the two things (his personal Catholic beliefs, and his decisions as mayor) separate, the fact is immoral decisions that clash with … Continue reading

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A ‘Serious’ Restoration – “Do This and You Will Live”

from: Roman Catholic Man :      http://www.romancatholicman.com by Fr Richard Heilman   On this day in which we remember the atrocities of the 9/11 events, an article over at Crisis Magazine, entitled, Revolution and Regression, got my attention. I felt the … Continue reading

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Canonical critiques of annulment reform are piling up: who will listen?

  From Rorate Caeli: The Excommunication of Robert II “the Pious” – painting by Jean-Paul Laurens.   Something is definitely in the air: Prominent canonists initially lauding the marriage nullity reforms, then backtracking, then public coming out strongly against these, and … Continue reading

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Cardinal Nichols, the Synod and the Gay Agenda

from: Catholic Voice Ireland, with permission of the Editor. by Deacon Nick Donnelly Edward Pentin, the respected Vatican Correspondent, has brought out a new book, The Rigging of a Vatican Synod: An Investigation into Alleged Manipulation at the Extraordinary Synod … Continue reading

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