Presence of God – Give me, O Lord, that spirit of faith which will keep me in contact with You in every occupation and circumstance of my day. MEDITATION There are two chief obstacles which hinder us from keeping in … Continue reading
“Syria has been assaulted by big countries who want to export us – democracy? […] There is no real democratic country [in Europe except] maybe Switzerland. […] I’ve lived in Europe and I didn’t see democracy there. […] I feel … Continue reading
FIRST READING Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12 Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said: “Leaders of the people and elders: If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was … Continue reading
“Very few people believe in the devil these days,” stated Fulton Sheen in 1958, “which suits the devil very well. He is always helping to circulate the news of his own death. The essence of God is existence, and He … Continue reading
Some strange things are happening in the Church these days … Those who should be protecting her doctrines and peoples are feeding them to the dogs; whilst outsiders are unexpectedly coming to her aid! ———- By Samuel Gregg Macron wants … Continue reading
Pope Paul VI has received much criticism for permitting the Novus Ordo Mass to “replace” the Traditional Latin Mass in the Liturgical changes effected following the Second Vatican Council. Yet to what extent was he genuinely in agreement with these … Continue reading
Sources confirm that, with the Holy Father’s approval, the Vatican’s head of doctrine has thrown out the bishops’ pastoral guide allowing Holy Communion for some Protestant spouses, but the Pope wishes the rejection letter to remain secret. By Edward Pentin … Continue reading
The original article, translated by Tancred on The Eponymous Flower, has been slightly modified. (Rome) 160 years ago, in 1858, the Mother of God appeared several times in Lourdes to St Bernadette Soubirous. This event is being commemorated in the … Continue reading
Written by Jason Morgan Cardinal Joseph Zen (Getty) has accused the Vatican of ‘selling out the Church in China’ When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected supreme pontiff in March of 2013, the world seemed to expect a softening of Pope … Continue reading
This is very moving. Surprisingly, Pope Francis rose well to the unexpected situation in his comforting gesture and explanations to the tearful little boy’s question. Perhaps he could have added that we must pray for our deceased loved ones, and … Continue reading
This post by Fr Peter Carota was first published on his blog, Traditional Catholic Priest, four years ago today, 16th April, 2014. It has lost nothing of its actuality today. Father Carota passed away in July of 2016. RIP Father Carota. … Continue reading
A Statement Issued by the Patriarchates of Antioch and all the East for the Greek Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox, and Greek-Melkite Catholic Patriarch. Damascus, 14 April 2018 God is with us; Understand all ye nations and submit yourselves! We, the Patriarchs: … Continue reading
FIRST READING Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19 Peter said to the people: “The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over … Continue reading
Note: This column was written and uploaded prior to the U.S. attack on Syria late last night. The questions it raises about further developing just war theory, however, remain current – now perhaps even more than earlier. – Robert Royal … Continue reading
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