You haven’t heard ‘Gladiator’ till you’ve heard it performed by the Bands of HM Royal Marines in London…
Recorded July 27, 2023, at Horse Guards Parade…
How AI may be able to improve journalism when it comes to reporting on Catholicism…
One of the things I enjoy about the summer is catching up with people I haven’t seen all year to discuss news, politics and culture. Since so many of my friends are in the news business, inevitably the state of the mass media comes up as a topic. The one constant subject that has arisen […]
‘Rome as a Guide to the Good Life’ is a fine book for every thoughtful traveler…
In a letter to Nancy Mitford, a Francophile English novelist living in Paris, Evelyn Waugh wrote, “Say what you will about your [French], but when it comes to fun the [Italians] are still Top Nation.” When it comes to philosophy, as Scott Samuelson recognizes in Rome as a Guide to the Good Life: A Philosophical […]
The Bishop Perceiver Interview…
Looking through the rearview mirror of memories is one of the advantages of growing old. Disturbing events that were out of focus years ago take shape to explain current events. It is wise for priests and bishops to revisit the occurrences of several decades ago, when it was so fashionable to question all Church teaching. […]
‘Oh, the Depths!’ — A Look Ahead to the Upcoming 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time…
“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!” Paul exclaims in today’s Epistle. Today’s Psalm, too, takes up the triumphant note of joy and thanksgiving. Why? Because in the Gospel, the heavenly Father reveals the mystery of His kingdom to Peter. With Peter, we rejoice that Jesus is the anointed Son […]
Cluny Media is rescuing lost and neglected Catholic books of the not-so-distant past…
John Emmet Clarke, the 31-year-old editor-in-chief of the Catholic publishing house Cluny Media, based in Providence, Rhode Island, is on a mission to rescue lost and forgotten Catholic books. Unlike other publishers who publish the works of living authors, Cluny deals mostly with the dead — writers whose books have been out of print for […]
Should I deviate from teaching the Catholic faith?
As we moved into the question-and-answer portion of my in-service to the staff of the Catholic school, one of the teachers asked how she should teach the Catholic faith to her non-Catholic students. The question was precipitated by my closing remarks about the importance of the teacher expressing a sincere attraction and desire in front […]
The adventures of K. Troy, a “constant pilgrim” and Irish tour guide in Rome…
Tour guide K. Troy has been leading pilgrim groups to Catholic shrines across Europe for over twenty-five years now. And he has many stories to tell. His book In the Stars the Glory of His Eyes: Tales of an Irish Tour Guide in Rome (Ignatius Press, 2023) has been described as “Captivating” by Elizabeth Lev, […]
Pope Francis appoints pro-abortion, pro-LGBT friend as founding member of new Vatican institute
Eugenio Zaffaroni is one of the founding board members of a new Vatican-based ‘social rights’ institute, despite his record promoting anti-life agendas.Read More
Mother Miriam Special | Taking perpetual vows with Bishop Joseph Strickland
Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God was invited by Bishop Joseph Strickland into the Diocese of Tyler, Texas — allowing Mother Miriam to profess perpetual vows in Bishop Strickland’s diocese. Now that Mother Miriam, founder of ‘Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope,’ has taken perpetual vows under Bishop Strickland a new generation of […]