Here's a short essay I just came across, written a couple of years ago. Takes only a few minutes to read. The Pope's book mentioned – Jesus of Nazareth (vol 2; I reviewed it here - Lenten reading: Jesus of Nazareth, by Pope Benedict XVI ) I did read; Kung's I didn't. The review is relevant … Read more
The inside story from my friend Bernadette –
The link includes a link to the video of the announcement – Declaratio Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have … Read more
As many people know, Tolkien was a fervent Catholic; his wife, not so much. "The only cure for sagging or fainting faith is Communion. Though always Itself, perfect and complete and inviolate, the Blessed Sacrament does not operate completely and once for all in any of us. Like the act of Faith it must be … Read more
My friend Nancy sent this to me. There’s no naïveté quite like that of the sophisticate. Forty years ago this day, the Supreme Court upended the laws of all 50 states in Roe v. Wade — and The New York Times pronounced the issue settled. “The court’s verdict on abortions,” said the Times, “provides a … Read more
Post abortive – had an abortion, complicit, etc. Theresa has her own abortion story, and now works full-time as director of Lumina, Hope and Healing After Abortion. Personal Stories of Personal People The monster in the room, abortion, that lives in many of our families, will also go unnoticed yet another day, as mothers, fathers, … Read more
Pretty easy to, actually. Almost 70 participate in Rally for Life in White Plains
Last evening, up from 290 lbs. exactly a month ago. His friend Jack actually video'd Tim doing the lift with Tim's iPhone, but Tim refuses to pass along for posting.
"Funny" how this has received no coverage from the major media. 11 sisters out of a community of about 40. Suppose a number of Catholic sisters left in a group because of the Church's teaching on – you choose – abortion, gay marriage, women's ordination, etc, etc. Think it would have been on the front … Read more
This is off ZENIT. Cardinal Re Expects Declaration in 2013 or 2014 ROME, January 11, 2013 (Zenit.org). The retired prefect of the Congregation for Bishops says Blessed John Paul II will likely be canonized this year or next. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re offered this prediction during a presentation this week of "Il Papa e il … Read more