Introductory commentary by Fr. Brian W. Harrison, O.S. Owing to a lack of clarity and specificity in Chapter 8 of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (AL), mutually contradictory views are circulating as to what it means for Catholics living publicly in objectively sinful relationships. Has the present Holy Father broken with his predecessors, who…
His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider of Astana, Kazakhstan, has shared with us the official English text of his reflection, “Amoris Laetitia”: a Need for Clarification in Order to Avoid a General Confusion. He writes: You can use and spread this my official text to whom you want. The exclusive rights of this text I reserve however…
In September of 2014, on the eve of the first Synod on the Family, Steve interviewed Dr. Michael Sirilla, professor of systematic theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, on the limits and boundaries of papal infallibility, the assent owed by the faithful to varying levels of magisterial documents, and how the average Catholic may…
A recap of Steve’s appearance on Fox & Friends and his followup video on pastoral practice, true mercy, and the exhortation – all in podcast format. [powerpress] RELATED LINKS: My Visit to Fox News In His Own Words: Cardinal Schönborn on Exhortation’s Deepest Concerns Msgr. Kieran Harrington misquotes the Catechism at Steve on Twitter
Today, Steve speaks with John Lillis, founder and president of Lifeboat Coffee Company (and supplier of the newly-available 1P5Coffee.com) about how his pro-life coffee business got started, and where it’s going. From Steubenville to radio to live pro-life broadcasts outside an active abortion facility to becoming a major pro-life fundraiser through quality, equitably sourced coffee –…
The errors that are being spread from Rome — by the pope and his cabal — are multiplying, and becoming more egregious. Why is it left to laymen and bloggers to stand for Christ’s truth? Where are those with the competence and the authority to speak? Where are our clergy? Where are our theologians? Where…
Here in the United States, we’re in the heat of political campaign season, with the US Presidency up for grabs in just less than eight months. And just like every other campaign in recent memory, Catholics have pulled out the long knives, impugning each other’s character and intelligence based on which candidate they favor. Political…
As we look back over 2015 — good, bad, and ugly — there’s no question that it’s been quite a year. It’s time for us to withdraw into the peace and joy of the coming of the Christ child, to spend time with friends and family, to feast, to drink good wine, and to play…
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“You Are Distancing Yourself From Wisdom” On November 27, 2015, the German-language magazine, FOCUS, published an open letter [Issue 49/2015; pp. 46-48] to Pope Francis from a former high-ranking member of the Roman Curia. The author claims to have drawn his inspiration to “omit to speak about all the good that you are doing and are…
Another Islamic attack. More people dead. Yet again, the principle shooter was viewed by others as a normal guy with a normal job who was well-liked and was “living the American Dream.” How does this happen? What is it about Islam that can lead a man to walk out of his office holiday party to…
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