Monthly Archives: November 2018

Saint Andrew’s Christmas Novena begins today

Beginning today, on the feast day of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the following beautiful prayer is traditionally recited fifteen times a day until Christmas. This is a meditative prayer that helps us to increase our awareness of the real focus of … Continue reading

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The Tyranny of Political Correctness

Is there any way Westerners can escape the tyranny of Political Correctness? With its twisted reasoning it has reached such levels of power and madness that it is now threatening to literally destroy our civilization. Some believe there must be … Continue reading

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Learning the Four Last Things with Dante

By Father Richard Cipolla From last Sunday’s Gospel (EF): For as the lightning comes forth from the east and shines even to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man… And he will send forth his angels … Continue reading

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Conservative order of nuns on verge of destruction following Vatican interventions

November 27, 2018 LifeSiteNews.com:  Almost all of the members of a conservative order of nuns that serve the elderly in French nursing homes have announced that they have asked to be released from their vows following attempts by the Vatican … Continue reading

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Cardinal Sarah on kneeling before the Eucharist, Communion in the hand

Posted by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf on his blog: The other day I visited the chapel of an important Marian apparition.  There were many pilgrims including groups of young people.  A worker nun breezily made a sort of bow to the Blessed Sacrament … Continue reading

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The Hypocrisy of ‘Synodality’

From Church Militant: According to Abp. Charles Scicluna, synodality is about lay involvement with local hierarchies in addressing regional issues. This leaves faithful Catholics wondering why the Vatican scrapped the synodal process being applied by U.S. bishops in Baltimore. In an … Continue reading

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What do Catholics believe regarding cremation?

“But now Christ is risen from the dead, the firstfruits of them that sleep : for by a man came death, and by a man the resurrection of the dead. And as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall … Continue reading

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Praying for the Souls in Purgatory in the Last Days of November

Remember those souls in Purgatory who have no one to pray for them  Kevin Di Camillo Admit it: You (and I) began this month of November praying for all departed souls in purgatory. And then, we seemed to have trailed off … Continue reading

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Bishop Robert Morlino, RIP

From The Remnant: We are truly devasted to learn of the passing of the great Bishop Robert C. Morlino at 9:15 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin (the Feast of St. John of the Cross).  He was 71 years … Continue reading

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Cardinal Burke on Christ the King (video)

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Reflection for the Solemnity of Christ the King-Cycle B

FIRST READING            Daniel 7:13-14 As the visions during the night continued, I saw one like a Son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; when he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him, the one like a … Continue reading

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The Twenty First Century Crusade

Today we celebrate the martyrdom of Vietnamese Catholics, Saints Andrew Dung-Lo and Companions. With their martyrs’ crowns and now in Heaven, they join the ranks of the countless millions of faithful who have shed their blood for Christ and His … Continue reading

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Playing politics with sex abuse

  Michael Warren Davis and Damian Thompson Last week, the Vatican dramatically blocked the US bishop’s proposals to tackle the crisis. What happens next? Leading US bishops and senior figures in the Vatican are – quite disgracefully – playing politics with sex … Continue reading

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The Vatican’s Agreement With China Looks Even Worse Now

(Shutterstock)   By Nina Shea at the National Catholic Register: Two months out, the China-Holy See provisional agreement on episcopal appointments is proving to be yet another tool for Beijing to suppress the Chinese faithful. And its damage goes even … Continue reading

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Händel: Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day:

What passion cannot music rise. A Happy Thanksgiving Day to our many American readers!    

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