“Biden denied Communion at Mass during campaign stop in South Carolina”

From America Magazine, the Jesuit publication. With an explanation from the priest who refused communion to the pro-abortion politician. "Sadly, this past Sunday, I had to refuse holy Communion to former Vice President Joe Biden," Father Robert Morey wrote in a statement responding to queries from the Florence Morning News. "Holy Communion signifies we are … Read more

St. Ignatius of Antioch Feast Day today

Fresco of St. Ignatius from Hosios Loukas Monastery, Boeotia, Greece An important early Church leader who was martyred in 107. On his way to Rome he sent seven important letters which “correspondence now forms a central part of the later collection known as the Apostolic Fathers, of which he is considered one of the three … Read more

St. Teresa of Avila, Feast Day today

THE PICTURE: Is probably the closest image of her that exists. It was painted in 1576 when she was 61. Teresa did not like it; said it made her “look like an old hag.” One of the truly great Catholic mystics, and one of the first women – the other is Catherine of Siena – … Read more

Romeo “4” step out – IL Forno!

At IL Forno in Somers. Romeo of course standing for “Retired Old Men Eating Out” (I am an honorary member since not retired….). We actually have an expanded ROMEO, Romeo “6”, but decided to go with the traditional members for this one. That’s the restaurant in the background. Very good value!