Daily Archives: June 19, 2012

The cultural wars continue: a Catholic perspective Rev. John A. Leies, S.M. www.lifesitenews.com/news/the-cultural-wars-continue-a-catholic-perspective June 19, 2012 (HLIAmerica.org) – We are in the midst of a cultural war between modern secular proponents and Catholics who believe and accept the magisterial teachings of the church. Many contemporary men and women have been formed through public schools and universities, through movies and television, through newspapers and magazines Read more [...]

Vatican releases working document for October meeting of Synod CWN – June 19, 2012 The Vatican has released the instrumentum laboris, the working document that will form the basis for discussion at the October meeting of the Synod of Bishops, which will be dedicated to the theme: “The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith.” The goal of the New Evangelization is to provide “an adequate response to the signs of the times, to the needs of individuals and people Read more [...]

‘Atheist’ blogger announces her conversion CWN – June 19, 2012 The Patheos web site provides for expressions of all sorts of religious sentiments, and even accommodates atheists. Leah Libresco had been an engaging writer for the “Atheist” channel on the Patheos site, trying to demonstrate that moral laws can be discerned without reference to God. Then one day she caught herself saying: “I guess Morality just loves me or something.” Showing enough integrity to follow the logic of Read more [...]

Martyrology-June 21st Roman Martyrology-June 21st- on this date in various years- At Rome, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, cleric of the Society of Jesus and confessor, most renowned for his contempt of the princely dignity and the innocence of his life. Pope Benedict XIII placed him on the canon of the saints as special protector of young students; Pope Pius XI confirmed this and again solemnly declared him to be the heavenly patron of all Christian youth. Also at Rome, St. Demetria, virgin, daughter Read more [...]

New Evidence of the Dark Side: Hubris and the SSPX Rejection of the Church By Dr. Jeff Mirus | June 19, 2012 www.catholicculture.org/commentary/articles.cfm?id=537 I am indebted to one of our readers for pointing me to the homily preached by Bishop Bernard Tissier de Mallerais on the occasion of the ordination of priests and deacons for the Society of St. Pius X. The event took place on June 15th at the SSPX seminary in Winona, Minnesota. Bishop Tissier’s homily shows the tremendous Read more [...]

Meekness is Strength Posted By Brother André Marie On June 19, 2012 A good friend of mine of many years enjoys relating the story of his confessor’s admonition: “meekness is not weakness.” The priest — a famous Jesuit who has gone to his reward — was on to something. Reflecting on his wise aphorism in rhyme, and considering the words and deeds of the saints relative to this virtue, I am inclined to say that this son of Saint Ignatius understated the truth, for meekness — if it Read more [...]

Garvey: Six Proofs that Our Religious Liberty Is Threatened blog.cardinalnewmansociety.org/2012/06/19/garvey-six-proofs-that-our-religious-liberty-is-threatened/ The Catholic University of America President John Garvey addressed the General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Atlanta, Ga., last week and offered six reasons to believe that religious liberty is under attack. Garvey compared the current situation with regard to religious liberty in the U.S. Read more [...]

What Real Persecution Looks Like [and How Real Nuns Act during It] Posted By Brother André Marie On June 18, 2012 There is a “soft” persecution of the Church in America. We see it in the press, in entertainment, and in political life as exemplified by B.H. Obama’s recent HHS mandate. What has been soft for years seems to be in a process of hardening, but we have a long way to go till we get the real thing. Meanwhile, we can ponder what that looks like at the same time we enjoy stirring Read more [...]

Martyrology-June 20th Roman Martyrology-June 20th- on this date in various years- On the island of Pontia, the birthday of St. Silverius, pope and martyr. For refusing to reinstate the heretical bishop Anthimus who had been deposed by his predecessor Agapitus, he was banished to the isle of Pontia by Belisarius, prompted by the wicked empress Theodora. He died there,consumed by many tribulations for the Catholic faith. At Rome, the death of St. Novatius, son of the blessed senator Pudens, Read more [...]