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October 2014

October 03, 2014

This Time, It’s Atheist Scalfari Who Surprises–He Asks Pope Francis for a Blessing

Last year, I wrote a few times about Pope Francis' encounters with the journalist Eugenio...

October 01, 2014

Controversy at Marian High School: Firing of Pregnant Lesbian Teacher Sparks Protests

There's an important meeting happening today at Marian High School. Today Sister Mary Jane Herb,...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

For the International Day of Older Persons: My Reflection on Growing Older

I am no one special. Just a common man with common thoughts. I’ve led a...

September 29, 2014

Where Is the Archangel Raphael in the Scriptures?

On September 29, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the three Archangels who have been...

September 27, 2014

Poncho the Parrot Prays the Hail Mary

Ah, the Internet: Ain't it grand? I stumbled upon this wonderful clip of a green...

September 25, 2014

Sts. Cosmas and Damien: Did They Perform the First Successful Medical Transplant?

Who are Cosmas and Damien? Their names are mentioned in the Canon of the Mass...

September 24, 2014

Anti-Catholic Slurs Bring One-Year Suspension for Wisconsin Attorney

Rebekah Mariya Nett doesn't think much of Catholics. The attorney said as much during a...

September 24, 2014

The Conversion of Fr. Ignatius, Ancestor of Princess Diana of Wales

Did you know that Princess Diana of Wales had a relative who may become a...

September 23, 2014

The Dalmatic Is Dramatic. But Where Did It Come From?

Priests wear chasubles. Deacons wear dalmatics. My own husband is a deacon, so I already...

September 22, 2014

Knoxville Bishop Opens Inquiry Into Possible Miracle

A miracle may have occurred in the Diocese of Knoxville. Bishop Richard F. Stika, bishop...

September 21, 2014

Congressman Chris Smith: “The American People Don’t Like Being Lied To.”

Remember President Obama, calm and confident, announcing his plan to provide health insurance for all...

September 21, 2014

Fame, Fortune, Faith, Folly, Forgiveness: “The Song” Has All That

"I have seen all things done under the sun; all of them are meaningless." --Ecclesiastes...

September 18, 2014

As Scottish Bishops Oppose “Opt-Out” for Organ Donation, a Review of Catholic Church Teaching

As Scottish voters take to the polls today to vote on whether or not to declare independence...

September 18, 2014

The Nuns on the Bus Are Back–This Time with Vice President Biden

The Nuns on the Bus are on the roll again--this time in Iowa. The liberal...

September 18, 2014

Beauty Meets Grace in Detroit’s Historic Churches

My fingers tugged at the wrapper, and I held my breath as I rushed to...

September 17, 2014

Dear Pope Francis: Please Take Care of Yourself–If Not for You, Then for Us

"Not to worry!" says the Vatican, with regard to security for Pope Francis' upcoming travels...

September 17, 2014

On Facing Death, and Just Watching Through the Window

I've been thinking about Death. It's not that I'm morose or depressed or anxious to...

September 15, 2014

Fifty Years a Catholic Priest: R.I.P. Father Leonard Chrobot

Things were different in May 1964, when Father Leonard Chrobot was ordained to the priesthood....

September 13, 2014

Day of Prayer for Cardinal Newman Planned for October 11

Four years after the Beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman, C.O., there is a fresh...

September 12, 2014

Pope Marries Cohabiting Couples? No News Here, Folks!

All week, I've been reading that Pope Francis plans to marry 20 couples in St. Peter's...

September 11, 2014

Neilson Carlin: Creator of the Icon for the World Meeting of Families

"The scales began to fall." Neilson Carlin is talking about his conversion to the Catholic...

September 10, 2014

How Did Florence’s Medieval Builders Construct the World’s Biggest Dome?

The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (in English, the Basilica of St. Mary of the...

September 10, 2014

Femen Protesters Acquitted of Charges They Vandalized Notre Dame’s Bell – UPDATED

Today nine activists from the pro-abortion group Femen have been acquitted of charges that they...

September 09, 2014

Who Are the Americans Who Will Participate in the October Synod?

News from the Vatican this morning, where Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod...

September 09, 2014

Separated At Birth: “THE IDENTICAL” Explores Identity, Conflict, Mission

First, there's the great music: THE IDENTICAL, which is showing this week in theaters across...

September 08, 2014

Baby Mary Sisters Safeguard a Precious Statue

Just a block or so from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, there live an order...

September 07, 2014

Wendy Davis and Karen Santorum: Two Pregnancies, Two Problems, Two Points of View

In 1996, Texas Democrat Wendy Davis learned that the child she was carrying in her...

September 04, 2014

So…. Did Jesus Really Have Brothers and Sisters?

“Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses...

September 03, 2014

Starnes’ “GOD LESS AMERICA”: Because Forewarned Is Forearmed

No doubt about it: Todd Starnes has a nose for news. His cutting-edge reports on...

September 01, 2014

Islamic Slogans Spray-Painted Onto Three Indiana Churches

Vandals spray-painted "Infidels" and verses from the Koran on three churches in Columbus, Indiana this...

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