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I recently had occasion to read a piece in National Catholic Reporter titled “Is the trad Catholic trend about tradition—or about individual proclivities?” The author, Stephen Adubato, makes the argument that traditional Catholics, rather than living an organic and authentic expression of the Church’s timeless traditions, have constructed an artificial idea of tradition which results…
Chesterton’s classic The Everlasting Man is an attempt to show that Christianity is the one true religion. His main argument comes in two steps. First, he compares mankind to all other animals and finds that mankind is radically unique. Thus, man is more than a mere animal; there is a spiritual element in him. Second,…
Reading 1 Hebrews 13:1-8 Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels. Be mindful of prisoners as if sharing their imprisonment, and of the ill-treated as of yourselves, for you also are in the body. Let marriage be honored among all and the marriage bed be kept…
WASHINGTON – “In today’s world, relationships are often viewed as disposable. The commitment to fidelity and love that marriage entails is a source of hope for all generations,” said Bishop Robert Barron. “It is an antidote to the loneliness and discouragement of many young people today and deserves our prioritization as a Church and society.”…
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WASHINGTON – “Human trafficking is not only a serious crime—it is a rejection of the God-given dignity of every human being. It is, as Pope Francis has said, an open wound on the Body of Christ and on the body of all humanity, demanding an ongoing, united response,” said Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El…
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LifeSiteNews has exclusively obtained a statement from the Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, Monsignor William Shomali, relating to President Trump’s statements on the United States taking “ownership” of Gaza. The statements were made during a joint press conference on Monday with … Continue reading → The post Jerusalem’s Bishop William Shomali, Others, Justly Condemn Trump’s Outlandish…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are called to follow Mary’s example by responding to God’s love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world, Pope Francis said. Reflecting on Mary’s visit to her pregnant cousin Elizabeth after learning that she will bring the Messiah into the world, he said that “this…
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ROME (CNS) — Smiles, laughter, prayer and strategizing abound at the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican. Just a few blocks from Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain, the visitors’ office is where hundreds of Americans — and not only — go on Tuesday afternoons to pick up their tickets for the pope’s weekly general…
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This is an interesting interview. Sadly, it is obvious that the good bishop is enamored of the program of ecumenism, which has not actually helped the Church to grow, but, rather, to contract. (Aid to the Church in Need) — … Continue reading → The post The rebirth of the Catholic Church in Estonia appeared…