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Some years back, long before I was ordained a priest, I would call my mother on the phone. When she answered, I got into the silly habit of saying, “Hellooooo, woman.” I’m not sure why. I think I saw an actor in an old movie say that to his wife. One day I called home…
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While the Christianization of the Roman Empire is commonly attributed to Emperor Constantine and his celebrated Edict of Milan in 313, Rome’s conversion was no less due to the efforts of another, the great Theodosius, who reigned at the close of the fourth century, from 379 to 395. It was Theodosius who completed the grand…
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Readings for the Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr Reading 1 Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 Brothers and sisters: In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood. You have also forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as children: My son, do not disdain the discipline of the…
Gary Taphorn has penned a long and fascinating article at LifeSiteNews: “Christians cannot support the creation of a third temple in Jerusalem. Here’s why.” There are very grave theological reasons for not supporting this Zionist effort, which, if it succeeds … Continue reading → The post Why Christians Cannot Support the Creation of a Third…
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“To affirm that Jesus’ wisdom comes from his stay in India or Tibet before beginning his public life at 30 years of age is a lack of respect for the Gospels and also hides other errors, for example an erroneous … Continue reading → The post ‘Jesus was not a yogi’: Bishop refutes theories spread…
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Reading 1 Hebrews 12:1-4 Brothers and sisters: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For…
What emotions does the word “crisis” elicit in you? The Chinese word for crisis is comprised of two characters. The first character translates as danger. The second has loosely been translated in Western Culture as opportunity. More correctly it means “change point,” or “inflection point.” To my mind, these “points” are akin to a crossroads,…
What is the most important thing in this life? What is that one thing that we should seek above all and embrace wholeheartedly no matter what it costs us? What is that thing that we should be ready to sacrifice all for the sake of that thing? What is that thing that brings meaning and…
Phil Lawler has an excellent three-part analysis of the opposition of the USCCB to President Trump’s immigration policy, focusing particularly on the very pointed public statements made by two of the administration’s Catholics, the erudite and polished Vice-President, JD Vance, … Continue reading → The post Phil Lawler on the USCCB vs. Trump Team in…
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WASHINGTON (USCCB) – “The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children and have both the right and responsibility to direct their child’s education,” said Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., chairman of the U.S. Conference of … Continue reading → The post Chairman of USCCB Committee on Catholic Education Welcomes New…