REMEMBER THIS – Saint Jose Maria Escriva reminds us: “The spirit of Penance consists mainly in the fulfillment of the duty, each moment, however costly it may be” to feel true sorrow
Abortion is never a right, affirms Spanish bishop – Guadalajara, Spain, Mar 16, 2010 / 11:13 pm ( CNA/Europa Press ).- Bishop Jose Sanchez of Siguenza-Guadalajara, Spain remarked Monday that abortion is “an attack against
Holy See confirms creation of Medjugorje Commission – Vatican City, Mar 17, 2010 / 09:56 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- A statement was released by the Holy See on Wednesday confirming the formation of a commission to investigate
Pope to sign letter to beleaguered Irish Church on Friday – Vatican City, Mar 17, 2010 / 11:59 am ( CNA/EWTN News ).- Using the platform of Wednesday’s general audience, the Holy Father announced on that he will sign his Pastoral
Just Because It’s Saint Patrick’s Day… – Just because it’s St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t make this OK. Alright? Thankfully this little guy doesn’t have a license so he’s not driving but he just made in his
Nuns Endorse Obamacare – This is awful. The AP reports: Catholic nuns are urging Congress to pass President Barack Obama’s health care plan, in an unusual public break with bishops who say it
Oh No! Pro-Life Dem Crumbles! Another Yes. – Uh-oh. A “pro-life” Catholic Democrat from Michigan just announced he’ll vote for Obamacare. He says it’s ok because he’s still pro-life. He tells the New York Times
Text of Nun’s Letter Endorsing Obamacare – The following is the full text of the letter from Catholic nuns endorsing Obamacare. Below the letter is a complete list of the signatories. Dear Members of Congress: We
The Aging Hippie’s Nightmare – There’s bad news and good news for all the aging hippie rucksack wandering Dharma bum pro-choice types. First. Hold on to your sandals ’cause here’s the bad news. You
Throwing The Bathwater Out With The Baby? – In all the discussion about whip counts it is easy to lose sight of what really counts and what the health care debate is really all about. It should come as little
Well, Except For That…. – Accepting, excepting…. The NY Times just ran a profile on the Rev. Robert Carter, SJ who just passed away at the age of 82. Fr. Carter made headlines in the 70s when
Abortion Is Never a Right, Affirms Spanish Bishop – Guadalajara, Spain, Mar 16, 2010 (CNA/Europa Press).- Bishop Jose Sanchez of Siguenza-Guadalajara, Spain remarked Monday that abortion is an attack against life, and
Audiences – VATICAN CITY, 17 MAR 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father today received in audience Cardinal Jose T. Sanchez, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Clergy.
Cardinal Brady’s Role in Abuse Interviews Clarified – MAYNOOTH, Ireland, MARCH 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Church in Ireland is clarifying Cardinal Sean Brady’s personal involvement in collecting evidence regarding cases of
Establishment of International Commission on Medjugorje – VATICAN CITY, 17 MAR 2010 (VIS) – The Holy See Press Office today published the following communique: “An international investigative commission on Medjugorje has been
Holy See Confirms Creation of Medjugorje Commission – Vatican City, Mar 17, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- A statement was released by the Holy See on Wednesday confirming the formation of a commission to investigate the
Oratorians Welcome News of Founder’s Beatification – BIRMINGHAM, England, MARCH 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The priests of the English Oratories founded by Cardinal John Henry Newman are affirming they are “delighted” by the
Other Pontifical Acts – VATICAN CITY, 17 MAR 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father: – Appointed Fr. Valdemir Ferreira dos Santos of the clergy of the archdiocese of Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil, pastor
Papal Letter to Irish Faithful To Be Published Soon – VATICAN CITY, 17 MAR 2010 (VIS) – In remarks to pilgrims at the end of today’s general audience, the Pope addressed a special greeting to Irish faithful who are today
Pope Becomes Honorary Citizen of Romano Canavese – VATICAN CITY, 17 MAR 2010 (VIS) – In a brief ceremony following today’s general audience, the Holy Father received the honorary citizenship of Romano Canavese, the
Pope Seen as Leader Ridding Church of “Filth” – ROME, MARCH 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- First as the prefect for the Church’s doctrinal congregation, and now as Pope, Benedict XVI has made a decisive contribution to the
Queen Elizabeth II, U.K. Government Welcome Papal Visit – ROME, MARCH 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom announced today that Benedict XVI will be visiting September 16-19. Government and Church
Corned Beef – Rachel Balducci: Is it what’s for dinner? | Just a quick bloggy poll as you take a break from your St. Pat’s Celebrations or preparations: how many of you are making
Him: Out, Me: In – Arwen Mosher: How do your family members feel about the outdoors? | My husband is an outdoorsy person. I am not. When we were in college, he spent an entire summer in
More Than Television – Daria Sockey: 13 Lenten Catholic Family Movie Picks | “We don’t have TV in our home,” says the radical Catholic mother. Before you decide that this is just too (Choose
Over 18, Under Our Roof – Lisa Hendey: How do you handle rules for “adult” children? | Our senior, Eric the eighteen year old, has a bad case of Spring fever combined with raging Senioritis. The
Time for Change – Rachel Balducci: This hurts! | I am compelled to comment on the time change, which has thrown a miniature wrench into our daily schedule. It’s not a standard-size
Top o’ the Mornin’ to You! – Danielle Bean: Some Irish sayings in honor of St. Patrick | Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I thought we could share some sweet and clever Irish blessings in honor of good St.
Which Cleaning Method Works Best? – Rebecca Teti: | Hey, Bags Ladies! Come back! I didn’t mean it like that! I mean all you participants in the 40 Bags, 40 Days challenge. I thought you might be interested
Awesome Video: The Catholic Story – I have been waiting for this project to be finished for over a year now. It is Fr. Barron’s project to tell a thematic story of the Catholic faith. It is the best story
Even Now… – Jesus Christ can change us and can change our world. We are people of hope. When Jesus visited Martha and Mary to console them over the death of their brother Lazarus,
Outrageous Statement of the Day – Monday night it was the Republican Party that was caught in the crosshairs of Chris Matthews, which he accused of being too “narrow.” Well on Tuesday’s Hardball, the
Today on Kresta – March 17, 2010 – Talking about the Things That Matter Most on Mar. 17 LIVE FROM AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY IN AVE MARIA, FL 4:00 – The Irish American Chronicle The phrase Irish-American brings
One Abortion Every 11 Seconds in Original 15 EU States – By Hilary WhiteROME, March 17, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Abortion rates in Europe are on the rise, with one child being killed at least every 11 seconds in the original
Pro-Abortion ‘Escorts’ vs. 40 Days Volunteers – Commentary By David Bereit, National Coordinator, 40 Days for LifeMarch 17, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Outside abortion centers, faithful volunteers are praying for God
The Cost of a Story – Dear LSN Readers, What costs $120, balances the liberal bias of the mainstream media, exposes the evils in the culture attacking life, family and conscience, and informs
Phyllis Schlafly: Prayer Can Stop Obamacare! – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist For those who think the passage of Obamacare is a “done deal,” Phyllis Schlafly, attorney and long-time conservative activist,
Priests For Life Mobilizes Citizens on Health Care – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist During these last crucial days before the vote on a pro-abortion health care reform bill, Father Frank Pavone has put together
Vatican Releases Message for 25th World Youth Day – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist The Message of the Holy Father for the twenty-fifth World Youth Day, which will be celebrated on Palm Sunday, March 28, has
Feast of St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland – Like St. Valentine’s Day or “Carnival”, St. Patrick’s Day has been relatively removed by the world from its properly religious context, and accordingly is celebrated as
Fr. Weber’s chants online and more complete – For years, Fr. Samuel Weber has been the samizdat source of English chant for the American church. He is well-schooled in the Gregorian tradition and even prefers it to
Ornamented Floors in Architecture – I was recently reading the blog of an excellent architect whose ecclesiastical work we have featured here before, Dino Marcantonio (See: Another Talented Catholic
A Ferrari for Catholic relief in Haiti – OK, I never thought I’d get an opportunity on this blog to post an image of a Ferrari. Must be St. Patrick dispensing special blessings today. Here’s the story: Tomorrow
U.S. health reform debate… in St. Peter’s Square – An interesting tidbit at the end of Catholic News Service’s story today about Pope Benedict XVI’s general audience: Just before the pope began speaking, a man in the
Meat this Friday? Feast or Fast? – From my friend and Canon Lawyer Ed Peters: No dispensation for this Friday (St. Joseph) is needed. That the general law of abstinence from meat on Fridays (c. 1251) does
Vatican Confirms Commission to Study Medjugorje – Vatican confirms commission to study Medjugorje The Vatican has confirmed the formation of a commission to investigate the reported Marian apparitions at Medjugorje,
“Fear is useless, what is needed is trust.” – Pondering the possibility of America being “remade” under the auspices of a Health Care Non-Vote-Deeming , I found myself thinking of St. Patrick, and the conflict
St Patrick’s Breastplate & Lent – Reposted from 2007 It is not what thou art, nor what thou hast been, that God looks upon with his merciful eyes, but what thou wouldst be. – The Cloud of Unknowing. Keep
A reminder – As I was listening to the news tonight, I tuned into hear Fox News White House correspondent Major Barrett in front of the White House. As he spoke there was a Cardinal
Commission for inquiry about Medjugorje – From VIS (in my translation): Communiqué of the Press Office of the Holy See: International Commission for inquiry about Medjugorje An international Commission for
In preparation for the Feast of St. Joseph – The current Enchiridion Indulgentiarum #19 attaches an partial indulgence to the following prayer in honor of St. Joseph. This will also be our Holy Father’s name day.
Mass on Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent – What a moving formulary for Holy Mass in the older form today. I am not usually the emotional type when saying Mass. I really wish that “priestcraft” wasn’t a negative
Pray – I just read something on a liberal website, sent by a reader itching that I comment. It was unspeakably hateful about the Church and about the Holy Father. Pray. Just
REMEMBER THIS – Saint Jose Maria Escriva reminds us: “The spirit of Penance consists mainly in the fulfillment of the duty, each moment, however costly it may be” to feel true sorrow
