Ah, Poland. When I was there in 1999, I was struck by the fact that other than in Rome, I have never seen more religious — obvious nuns and priests — out and about on the streets, taking public transit, …
Dr. Jeff Mirus: Wrong About Latin
Dr. Jeff Mirus is the Founder and President of CatholicCulture.org, one of the most popular Catholic websites on the Internet. CatholicCulture does a lot of good work for the Church, and we link to their articles frequently to buttress the …
Why Are We So Divided Today?
“But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; they said to you, ‘In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.’ It is these who set up divisions, worldly …
A Cause for Cautious Optimism: US Abortions Are Down 12%
From LiveActionNews: A survey released Sunday by the Associated Press (AP) shows that abortion rates are dropping nationwide: the overall decrease was roughly 12 percent. The survey shows in states with significant pro-life legislation, such as Indiana, Missouri, Ohio and Oklahoma, the …
Living, Dying, and Fighting for the Faith: A Call to Arms and Martyrdom
Looking at what ISIS has been doing to our brethren across the Muslim world, in combination with the open hatred and attacks against the Catholic Faith in the formerly Christian West, it is clear that it’s only a matter of …
Friday Roundup – June 5th, 2015 Edition
You can also download it here. Links to today’s stories: Cardinal Kasper Backpedals on Papal Endorsement of Controversial Proposal The Troubling Case of Cardinal Kasper Full Cardinal Kasper Interview With Raymond Arroyo Vatican official to pro-life leader: ‘You and your cohort …
Chaput, Romeri and the Battle Over Music in Philadelphia
Most Catholics in our world seem to take a flippant attitude towards liturgical music. It is all-too-frequently deemed something suitable for competent amateurs, of lesser concern and of secondary importance – until, of course, it isn’t. The news this week …
Corpus Christi: A Moment of Eucharistic Witness For The World
The Feast of Corpus Christi — of the Eucharistic Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ — finds its origins in the 13th century. It came about almost entirely through the persistence of St. Juliana, a nun from the town …
Dom Gaspar Lefebvre on the Feast of Corpus Christi
The following reflection on the Feast of Corpus Christi was written by Dom Gaspar Lefebvre O.S.B. for the 1945 Saint Andrew Daily Missal (published by St. Bonaventure Publications). As Dom Lefebvre (17 June 1880 – 16 April 1966) states within …