Justice Anthony Kennedy, during discussion of arguments for overturning California’s Proposition 8, stated that same-sex marriage was like heading into “uncharted waters.” Not so, at least not from the perspective of the Catholic Church. She would argue that these are well known shoals, clearly labeled on the navigators’ charts. But the culture in America is not steeped in the Church’s teaching, (more…) Read more
We are only three days away from Divine Mercy Sunday and our novena will conclude this Saturday. So far, we have prayed for all mankind, priests and religious, the devout and faithful, unbelievers, separated Christendom, and the childlike and children. That is quite a list so far. Just when you thought there could be nothing else, today Our Lord has a special request: (more…) Read more
is a Facebook page by a group of folks that could use your support. About Even people with gay sexual orientation are allowed to support traditional marriage— 1 man, 1 woman, for life— for the good of our society or the sake of our faith. (more…) Read more
Sarah Houghton is her name, and she’s the Director of the San Rafael Public Library, out in California. She has been blogging since 2003, sharing her knowledge of libraries and information science with folks the world over. She has a “must read” post up today that will appeal to all freedom loving peoples. (more…) Read more
Pride. My old nemesis. One of the seven deadly sins. Marines and pride go together like peas and carrots. In fact, the sin of pride can warp virtually anything it touches. Maybe even space and time; just ask Lucifer. (more…) Read more
It is the fifth day that we are praying the Divine Mercy novena. And it is being prayed worldwide, not only by we few (we happy few) YIM Catholic readers, but by other Catholic Christians as well. They hail from every clime and place, to borrow a phrase from the Marine Corps hymn. And on this day from all of us around the globe, Our Lord asks us to pray for the unity of His Church. (more…) Read more
It’s Monday morning and many of us head back to work or school following the Feast Day of Easter. This past weekend, many catechumens and candidates were brought into union with the Church. Joyful news! Now Our Lord requests that in our prayers we remember the many who do not yet know him, (more…) Read more
Jesus is risen! There is hope for us. They that have ears, let them hear… (more…) Read more
A glorious Easter morning to you! The tomb is empty! Our Lord and Savior is alive! In the midst of this joyous celebration, Our Lord has a request for us, (more…) Read more
Hearing il Papa’s words, all I can think of is Ephphatha (be opened)! (more…) Read more
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