BE A RAY OF LIGHT – “Are we really a ray of light in the midst of so much darkness, or are we still held fast bound by laziness or human respect? It will help us to be more apostolic and
Woman rejects pressure from employer to have an abortion – Gerona, Spain, Apr 12, 2010 / 12:11 pm ( CNA/Europa Press ).- A criminal court in the Spanish city of Gerona has sentenced a restaurant owner to 19 months in prison and
In memory of a lost cat – Our cat is gone. We have no idea what happened to her: animal control and the local pounds don’t have her, and the neighbors haven’t seen her recently either. She simply
Atheist Idiots Want To Arrest The Pope – What to say about these two idiots and this ridiculous publicity stunt. The media know that is a publicity stunt but are happy to go along since piling on is all the
Reality Show Abortions – Feminists want a little more reality. But only a little. You might know the MTV show “16 and Pregnant,” which to its credit does show that getting pregnant isn’t all
Stupak Isn’t Paying the Price – Everyone knows by now that Tennessee Congressman Bart Stupak is retiring. And I’ve seen it reported everywhere that he’s “paying the price” for his awful and traitorous
Agreement Between The Holy See And Bosnia-Herzegovina – VATICAN CITY, 12 APR 2010 (VIS) – On Thursday April 8, in the House of the Armed Forces of Sarajevo, the signing of the Agreement between the Holy See and Bosnia
Audiences For April 12 – VATICAN CITY, 12 APR 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father received today, in separate audiences four prelates National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (North II Region), during
Cdf Guidelines On Sexual Abuse Allegations – VATICAN CITY, 12 APR 2010 (VIS) – Today the Vatican website, under the section called “Focus”, published a guide to understanding the procedures of the Congregation for
Church to celebrate feast of newly canonized St. Damien – Honolulu, Hawaii, Apr 12, 2010 (CNA).- This Thursday is the feast day of St. Damien de Veuster, better known as St. Damien of Molokai. This year, the feast takes on new
Church’s Mission: Proclaim The Merciful Love Of God – VATICAN CITY, 11 APR 2010 (VIS) – At noon, Benedict XVI, at Castelgandolfo since the Sunday of the Resurrection, recited the Regina Coeli with the faithful in the
Is the Media Helping People or Confusing Them? – Vatican Spokesman Responds to Sex Abuse Scandal VATICAN CITY, APRIL 11, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The director of the Vatican press office is suggesting three steps for
Pius Xii: A Great Master Of Faith, Hope And Charity – VATICAN CITY, 10 APR 2010 (VIS) – At 5.30 p.m. yesterday in the pontifical residence at Castelgandolfo, Benedict XVI attended the screening of a film on Pius XII
Plenary Assembly Of The Pontifical Biblical Commission – VATICAN CITY, 10 APR 2010 (VIS) – The Pontifical Biblical Commission will celebrate its annual plenary meeting at the Vatican’s “Domus Sanctae Marthae” from 12 to 16
Pontifical Acts For April 12 – VATICAN CITY, 12 APR 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father appointed Corepiscopus, Yousif Habash, as Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance of Newark of the Syrians
Pope Notes Hopes for Shroud of Turin – CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, APRIL 11, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says he hopes veneration of the Shroud of Turin will help people to seek the Face of God.The Pope said
Pope Reviews Pius XII Film – Praises Theme of Charity CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, APRIL 12, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI spent a few hours of his post-Easter rest watching a new film on Pope Pius
Programme Of Benedict Xvi’s Apostolic Trip To Cyprus – VATICAN CITY, 10 APR 2010 (VIS) – The Holy Father will make an apostolic trip to Cyprus from 4 to 6 June, during the course of which the “Instrumentum laboris” of the
Are Domestic Violence Shelters Pro-Life? – Danielle Bean: | Reader Kristen writes: “When I was reading your post about not being able to donate some (or all) of your 40 bags at your normal donation site and the
Known By Name – Jake Frost: Give Your Kids a Foundation of Faith | Once I was in Cologne, Germany, with my wife. While there, we attended mass at a neat old Medieval church, all stone
Return of the Shroud – Rebecca Teti: | Two days ago the Shroud of Turin went on display for the first time in 8 years. Pilgrims will be able to visit and see it for the next 6 weeks. One very
Too Gross Not to Share – Danielle Bean: What Would John the Baptist Do? | Steve Ray is a man who really puts his faith where his mouth is. And … ummm … he puts grasshoppers there too. Check
I’ll be on the Son Rise Morning Show Tuesday – For anyone who is interested in listening, I’ll be on the Son Rise Morning Show tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 7:50 AM CST. I think I’ll be talking about my new Love Life
Just a piece of tissue, eh, Planned Parenthood? – This is a picture of what organizations like Planned Parenthood and other abortion proponents refer to as “just a piece of tissue” inside of a woman’s body. The baby
Supreme Court Vacancy – Fr. Frank Pavone National Director, Priests for Life US Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has announced his retirement. The opening of a Supreme Court seat will
Why Abortion Breaks All the Commandments: Part 2 – Fr. Frank Pavone National Director, Priests for Life James 2:10 states, “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of
Fr. Lombardi On Debate Concerning Sexual Abuse – VATICAN CITY, 9 APR 2010 (VIS) – Given below is a text entitled “Following Holy Week, Holding Our Course”, written by Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico
Today on Kresta – April 12, 2010 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Apr. 12 4:00 – Kresta Commentary – Common Misconceptions About the Crusades On this day in the year 1204 the Fourth
50 Year Sentence for Murderer of Unborn Baby – By James TillmanSACRAMENTO, California, April 12, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Last Friday, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Greta Curtis Fall sentenced a 32-year-old man to
Christopher West Takes Sabbatical to Reflect on Approach – By Patrick B. CraineEXTON, Pennsylvania, April 12, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Renowned Catholic writer and speaker Christopher West has taken a six-month sabbatical to
Josie Duggar Released from, then Readmitted to Hospital – By James TillmanLITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 12, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) — Josie Brooklyn Duggar, the preemie baby born at 25 weeks gestation to the Duggar family of
Brutal Death of Child Bride Causes International Concern – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist The shocking practice of arranging marriages for girls under the age of 15 is once again making headlines after a 13 year-old
Casual Sex On the Rise in U.S. – by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist A new study has found that more and more Americans are settling for non-romantic sexual relationships, a trend that is being
Controversial Candidate Withdraws Nomination – By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist In what is considered to be a major triumph for pro-life conservatives, the radical pro-abortion Dawn Johnsen, President
Liturgical Arts Quarterly – One of the major journals on the subject of the liturgical arts which came within the context of the 20th century Liturgical Movement was Liturgical Arts Quarterly .
Ongoing Renovations at St. Mary’s, Alexandria, Virginia – I thought I would share some images of a renovation being executed at St. Mary’s in Alexandria, Virginia, undertaken by the firm, Gardiner Hall . The renovation is yet
Gender issues reach new levels of insanity in Maine – By Mary DeTurris Poust Just when you thought the world couldn’t get any crazier, someone in Maine opens the door to a whole new kind of crazy. The Maine Human Rights
Did Jesus Ever Run? – I’ve run a lot around Israel in the last year — along the shore of Galilee, from Nazareth to Sepphoris and back (click hyperlink to see on YouTube video), around the
TV Ad Turns Atheist to Catholic – Catholics Come Home is an amazing new ministry reaching tens of thousands of fallen away Catholics (and other kinds too). If you haven’t seen their short videos, you
Defending Benedict Against Theatricals – There is a plot afoot to arrest the Pope when he goes to England in September. As it seems Her Majesty, the Queen had apparently expressed an interest in putting
Douthat, JPII and B-16 -UPDATED – Over the past week , in correspondences with friends, I’ve wondered how Pope John Paul II -whom I revere for a holy man- was such a poor judge of character? He named so
The Celibacy Lecture – My husband was working with the Scouts this weekend and the church scandals came up. One woman said, “if the Catholics did not insist on a celibate priesthood…” My
Catholic League’s full page ad in the New York Times – The Catholic League has weighed in with a full page ad in the New York Times (aka Hell’s Bible). The text: GOING FOR THE VATICAN JUGULARRecent accusations against the
comic relief – This is how I felt getting up today and thinking about the news I would read. An editorial cartoon… Michael Ramirez!
In fairness to writers in America Magazine – A couple things: In America Magazine, Sean Michael Winters, who is wrong about most things, got something right about the ghastly MSM recent coverage clerical sexual
Omnibus omnia factus sum – From a reader: I thought perhaps you could use an anecdote today. I have my 8th grade students researching a project on whether the priest should face “ad populum” or
PRAYERCAzT: Vespers (Breviarium Romanum) – Sometimes I get tired enough that I would almost be willing to pay someone to read my office to me so that i don’t have to read more words. Anyway… I just turned on the
QUAERITUR: good commentary on Sacrosanctum Concilium – From a reader: I am currently taking an Intro to Liturgy course for my MA in Theology program. I am not entirely sure that what is being taught is orthodox. The
Recent posts of interest – Lest you miss them… But first… “Pray for the Pope” store – buttons and other stuff Omnibus omnia factus sum QUAERITUR: good commentary on Sacrosanctum Concilium Is
Weigel’s piece in First Things… then Fr. Z rants – Preface: I urge priests and bishops reading this to at the very least skip to the last part if you think you don’t have time to read the whole. _____ George Weigel has a
BE A RAY OF LIGHT – “Are we really a ray of light in the midst of so much darkness, or are we still held fast bound by laziness or human respect? It will help us to be more apostolic and
