Like the man who slays a son in his father’s presence is he who offers sacrifice from the possessions of the poor. –Sirach 34:20 Some days ago**, Mark Perry decided to provide a short collection of quotes for the sake of providing “some historical perspective” on “what four previous popes had to say about socialism.” I suppose Perry thought he could help advance the cause of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) with his short collection of quotes. If, in relation to Perry’s... Read more
To be human is to be pro-life. Healthcare is a right. House Speaker Paul D. Ryan conceded, “We’re going to be living with Obamacare for the foreseeable future.” Watch live via the NY Times: Read more
One should not have to be forced to help the poor – we should do so voluntarily out of love. Moreover, one cannot take the position that the poor should be left to themselves, suggesting that having and raising children – if one hasn’t the means – is foolish and does not merit the assistance of others in order to provide for the basic needs of a family. If you’re poor, some argue, don’t have kids. This we have called the... Read more
Saint John Eudes (1601-1680) is the founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (The Eudist Fathers), a Society of Apostolic Life. He is also the founder of other religious orders and was named “Father, doctor, and apostle of the liturgical cult of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary” by Pope Saint Pius X at his beatification in 1909; he was canonized by Pope Pius XI in 1925. The following is from Saint John Eudes’ text, The Life and the Kingdom of... Read more
We originally posted this homily by Saint John Chrysostom on Christmas of 2015. BEHOLD a new and wondrous mystery. My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing. The Archangels blend their voice in harmony. The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise. The Seraphim exalt His glory. All join to praise this holy feast, beholding the Godhead here on earth, and man in heaven. He Who is above, now... Read more
“What they have done is a grave scandal,” Mons. Vito Pinto said of the decision by Cardinals Raymond Burke, Joachim Meisner, Carlo Caffarra, and Walter Brandmüller to make their dubia public this month. This “‘could lead the Holy Father to remove their cardinalate,” Vito Pinto said. On Monday the 28th of November, Mons. Pío Vito Pinto gave a presentation at the Ecclesiastical University of San Damaso in Madrid titled “The new process of matrimonial nullity in the context of pastoral attention to... Read more
Battle of the bourgeoisie Today on “Father Frank, Live!” our host Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, was joined by Janet Morana, executive direct of Priests for Life, as they put out a call to action to all anti-legal-but-not-necessarily-in-favor-of-life-abortionists to boycott the hit, bourgeois, Broadway show “Hamilton: An American Musical”. This is all taking place after conservatives decided to call the herds to boycott the show as media outlets reported on the cast seizing the opportunity to address... Read more
A Latina Catholic shares her word as she comes to grips with living in a nation that has elected Donald J. Trump. She has experienced a life of pain and separation, anxiety and racism. When will it end? What follows is her testimony, shared in many ways by millions of our sisters and brothers. What follows is our call to conversion towards a love that liberates. She shared her story, her word, and we’re posting it here today in full. Listen... Read more
Note – see our recent coverage on this matter starting with the most recent post: – Fr. Pavone: ‘I don’t have the baby, don’t know when baby will be buried’ Click here for more. – Priests for Life’s Fr. Stephen Imbarrato joins Fr. Pavone in criticizing bishops and those who have disagreed with Father Pavone’s actions, rejects condemnation of Father Pavone’s actions. (Update: Fr. Imbarrato feels ‘attacked’.) Click here for more. – Victory or deceit: Father Frank Pavone Removes 1 of 2 Videos of... Read more
Note – see our recent coverage on this matter starting with the most recent post: –Priests for Life’s Fr. Stephen Imbarrato joins Fr. Pavone in criticizing bishops and those who have disagreed with Father Pavone’s actions, rejects condemnation of Father Pavone’s actions. (Update: Fr. Imbarrato feels ‘attacked’.) Click here for more. – Victory or deceit: Father Frank Pavone Removes 1 of 2 Videos of Dead Baby on Altar for Trump – also removed his ‘apology’ video. Update: All videos have been... Read more
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