Al proclamar el Año Santo, el Papa dice que es tiempo de fortalecer y compartir la esperanza
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — “Ha llegado el momento de un nuevo Jubileo, para abrir de par en par la Puerta Santa una vez más y ofrecer la experiencia viva del amor de Dios, que suscita en el corazón la esperanza cierta de la salvación en Cristo”, dijo el Papa Francisco en un documento que […]
A moveable feast, Twitter bishops, and too many whales…
Depending on where you are, or were yesterday, you’ve either celebrated the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord or will do so this Sunday. There are three tiers of canon law at play here, and people often ask us what the deal is, what exactly their obligations are, and even how fast and loose […]
Cardiac Attest: How the Sacred Liturgy Can Ignite Souls with Sacred Heart of Christ…
The Sacred Liturgy Conference has been graced by the guidance of several outstanding Church leaders over the years. Cardinals, archbishops, monsignors, priests, religious, and laity have helped to unfold the richness of liturgical life to hundreds of participants. Dr. Lynne Bissonnette-Pitre spoke with Adoremus correspondent Trent Beattie about this year’s conference in the Diocese of […]
The transitional diaconate is integral to the Catholic Church…
Is the transitional diaconate still necessary? In other words, is it necessary for a priest to first be ordained a deacon before being ordained to the priesthood? In the recent essay “The Catholic Church doesn’t need transitional deacons.” for America Magazine, Deacon William T. Ditewig argues a resounding no. According to him, the diaconal step […]
Exploring little-known sites in the Holy Land: Stairway to the Sanhedrin, Chapel of the Ascension, St. Stephen’s Battleground, and the (Empty) Tomb of Our Lady …
After taking a brief respite at Our Lady’s “Rest Stop,” (see my previous post), I continued on the ancient route from Bethlehem into the Holy City of Jerusalem. For many reasons, visiting Jerusalem is always an incredible blessing and honor. Our Lord Himself in Matthew 5:35 refers to Jerusalem as “the city of the great […]
Did you know that this beautiful Irish island was once a concentration camp for Catholic priests under Cromwell?
This video is presented by Dominican Father Conor McDonough and shot and edited by Patrick Grant.
How St. Thomas Aquinas helps us resist ‘weaponized’ laws
Any purported law, which either (a) is contrary to reason, (b) is contrary to the common good of the community for which it is made, (c) is made by an individual lacking legitimate authority or (d) is not duly promulgated, is null and void and has no binding effect. Read More
I was in jail for the unborn last Mother’s Day. Here are my reflections in honor of jailed pro-lifers now
In a Red Rose Rescue, we seek to win the hearts of the mothers with our offers of help and with a rose. We do this because it is ultimately the mothers who will save their own babies—by turning away from the lethal decision of abortion.Read More
Scholars catalog ‘crimes’ of Pope Francis, and did Congress make the Bible illegal?
Frank Wright and Father Charles Murr join John-Henry Westen on this week’s episode of Faith & Reason to discuss a new open letter cataloging the crimes of the Francis pontificate, the federal persecution of Catholics and pro-lifers, and more.Read More
Paris Foreign Missions: The Christian Epic in Japan
From March 15 to July 13, 2024, the Paris Foreign Missions (MEP) are organizing an exhibition titled: “From Samurai to Manga: The Christian Epic in Japan.” An opportunity to discover this chapter of Catholic missions as well as to get to know the Paris Foreign Missions better. This article summarizes the presentation made on its […]