In October, we begin Respect Life Month, a time our U.S. Bishops have asked us to pray and act to rebuild a culture in which all human life is respected, cherished and protected, from the moment of conception until God desires to take that life home to Himself. Because we are in the Year […]
St. Joseph, Defender of LIfe, Pray for us! Read More »
Pope St. John Paul II famously used to say that in order fully to appreciate their faith, Christians need to learn to “breathe with both lungs” – East and West. By this, he reminded the faithful that the Church is universal, encompassing the great Eastern and Western traditions, even though she is centered in Rome.
Saints of September: John the “Golden-Mouthed” one Read More »
The Supreme Court of the United States has scheduled the hearing for a major case on the ability of states to restrict abortion, which could have deep implications for the future of the horribly misguided Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions of 1973, which essentially require states to legalize abortion for any
Prayer Initiative for Supreme Court Read More »
Archbishop Cordileone of San Francisco has become one of the staunchest advocates for the sanctity of life in the college of bishops. It is well worth reading his comments on a recent bill being advanced by the Democrat party in Congress to codify a so-called right to kill children in the womb into federal
Pope Francis and Archbishop Cordileone on Abortion Read More »
I’d like to continue my “Mother Teresa” theme this week (feast day: September 5th). We are often reminded that we need to develop the Christian virtues (habits of holiness) in order to get to Heaven, such as kindness, fortitude, and humility. The problem is, a lot of people make abstractions out of those and say
Mother Teresa and Humility Read More »
Here is a good interview with Archbishop Schnurr and Sacred Heart Radio talk show host Anna Mitchell, explaining the pastoral planning process for the Beacons of Light initiative.
Beacons of Light Interview – Archbishop with Sacred Heart Radio Host Read More »
Last Sunday, September 5th, was the feast day of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (popularly known as “Mother Teresa”). She died on that date in 1997. Her life was a great testimony to the Catholic faith. She is perhaps most famous for her love in action in the countless works of mercy she engaged in both
Mother Teresa and the Exaltation of the Cross Read More »
The Cross that was formed from the wreckage of the World Trade Center bombing on 9/11 A New York priest who lived just a couple of miles away from “Ground Zero” of 9/11 wrote a reflection on that incident within days of the terrorists attack. It is worth reading 20 years leader, because he
A New York priest’s reflection on 9/11 Read More »
UPDATED: 9 Sep. 2021 The State of Texas recently passed a law, SB8, to restrict the killing of children in the womb who are more than six weeks old. As expected, this has caused a furious reaction from the pro-abortion forces. Perhaps unexpected was that it was upheld, at least temporarily, by the Supreme Court
Texas abortion law reaction Read More »
Every once in a while, I will post items of interests to Catholic in the Greater Cincinnati community. Here are a few coming up. * The Angelico Project is a foundation to promote goodness, truth and beauty through the sacred arts, with a particularly Catholic focus. They are sponsoring an architectural tour of Mother
In the Community … Sacred Art and Architecture Read More »