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www.corriere.it/sette/13_maggio_07/…f50bc2572.shtml [ Google machine translation ] That strange thread that binds the Church and Freemasonry A letter written by Cardinal Oddi and the Grand Master Gaito to Pope John Paul II and the testimony of various prelates and “insiders” raise the issue of infiltration inside the Vatican The infiltration of Freemasonry in the sacred rooms of the Holy See was often muttered, suggested, ventilated under most circumstances. The Church Read more [...]

Thousands Urge Boston College to Drop Pro-Abortion Speaker Enda Kenny by Tradition, Family and Property | Washington, DC | LifeNews.com | 5/19/13 www.lifenews.com/2013/05/19/thousands-urge-boston-college-to-drop-pro-abortion-speaker-enda-kenny/ Thousands of Catholic students and parents are urging Boston College — a Catholic institution — to rescind its invitation to Irish Prime Minister, Enda Kenny, who is slated to receive an honorary degree and deliver commencement remarks on Read more [...]

[To be "fair and balanced': The latest from the religious left's "fever swamp"] Rainbow Sash Movement (LGBT Catholics) Calls on Cardinal Francis George of Chicago to Reclaim God’s radical inclusivity on Pentecost Sunday (May 19) news.gnom.es/pr/rainbow-sash-movement-lgbt-catholics-calls-on-cardinal-francis-george-of-chicago-to-reclaim-gods-radical-inclusivity-on-pentecost-sunday-may-19 “Out of the closet and into the pew” CHICAGO, May 19, 2013 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — The Catholic Read more [...]

Many have speculated what would result from the triumph of formal heresy at the very highest levels of the Church’s hierarchy… Could it occur? Has it, actually? After all, aren’t such preposterous claims the province of “integlralistes” and “traditionalists” – those schismatic, mean-spirited and “hardheaded fools” ( viz., PP Francis, “bishop of Rome” ) who are all “outside the Church”? Well, for 50 years, what Cd. Koch (the poster boy of ecumenism) openly states, conciliarist popes and heads Read more [...]

[The latest from the religious right's "fever swamp" (cf. William Buckley)] Vatican preparing for ‘savior’ from outer space? Popes, prophecies, aliens: Public wants to know what’s going on Published: 5/16/13 www.wnd.com/2013/05/vatican-preparing-for-savior-from-outer-space/ When the first resignation of a pope in 600 years coincides with the release of a book about a pope resigning, well, the result is bestseller status for an author. Or, more precise, authors, as Tom Horn Read more [...]

Modern churches aren’t up to scratch, says Vatican museum chief The Vatican official said that modern churches are missing the beauty and functionality of older churches AFP 5/17/13 The Jubilee Church in Rome, designed by architect Richard Meier VATICAN MUSEUM DIRECTOR Antonio Paolucci today criticised contemporary-style churches for lacking “form” and harked back to the Baroque era when he said that shrines embodied religious faith. Award-winning architect Richard Meier’s Read more [...]

How the Pope Can Change the World Fatima Perspectives – Perspective No. 668 by Christopher A. Ferrara May 17, 2013 www.fatimaperspectives.com/oc/perspective668.asp On May 12, 2013 a number of supporters of the Fatima Center in Rome participated in the Italian March for Life. Their participation was arranged by the Center’s Rome branch, the Associazione Madonna di Fatima O.n.l.u.s., of whose board of directors I am proud to be a member. The Fatima Center representatives Read more [...]

[Cardinal Burke will deliver the keynote address] Pope Francis to Hold Global Pro-Life Conference, Pro-Life Mass on June 16 by Austin Ruse | The Vatican | LifeNews.com | 5/16/13 www.lifenews.com/2013/05/16/pope-francis-to-hold-global-pro-life-conference-pro-life-mass-on-june-16/ The Vatican (CFAM/LifeNews) –Pro-lifers held their breath the day the world received a new Pope. They did not question his pro-life credentials but wondered if he would speak forcefully. An old quote Read more [...]

[The Catholic left invokes the secular arm to go after the Catholic right and bar it from the public square] Donohue says IRS probe triggered by Catholics United By Kevin J. Jones www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/donohue-says-irs-probe-triggered-by-catholics-united/ New York City, N.Y., May 18, 2013 / (CNA).- Bill Donohue of the Catholic League said he was “stunned” that the IRS investigated his organization in 2008, charging that the Democrat-leaning group Catholics United Read more [...]

St. Joan of Arc, filled with compassion for those who invoke thee; filled with love for those who suffer; heavily laden with the weight of my troubles I kneel at thy feet and humbly beg thee to take my present need under thy special protection. (here mention your petition) Grant to recommend it to the Blessed Virgin Mary and lay it before the throne of Jesus. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted. Above all, obtain for me the grace to behold God face to face, Read more [...]

Novena for Corpus Christi O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou who hast given us Thy precious Body and Blood to be our meat and drink, grant that through frequent reception of Thee in the Holy Eucharist, I may be strengthened in mind and body to do Thy holy will. Amen. Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us.

Slammed:Newman Society Points Out Failure of Catholic Universities to Serve the Poor Posted by Catholic Higher Education Advocate admin on May 17, 2013 cheausa.org/slammednewman-society-points-out-failure-of-catholic-universities-to-serve-the-poor/ In an opinion piece that is a clarion appeal to the consciences of our wealthier Catholic universities, Patrick J. Reilly of Catholic Education Daily argues that Boston College, Saint Louis University, Santa Clara University, the University Read more [...]

[Is it a diocese or a real estate broker? The church in question will be demolished so a nearby shopping center can have more parking spaces] Catholic Church selling [and buying] many Maine properties By Edward D. Murphy 5/18/13 www.pressherald.com/news/catholic-church-tries-new-investment-strategies-with-its-assets__2013-05-18.html PORTLAND – St. Patrick Church will host its final Mass on Sunday afternoon, with its sale to the owner of the adjacent Westgate Shopping Center set Read more [...]

[Suffering from a loss of the Faith?] What ails [LA Jesuit] Verbum Dei High School? Russell Simmons, gay marriage advocate, speaks to students May 16, 2013 cal-catholic.com/wordpress/2013/05/16/what-ails-verbum-dei-high-school/ The following comes from an April 30 email to Cal Catholic. Last month you reported on Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles when a pro-abortion politician, Holly Mitchell, was found to be on their school board and even gave a class in social justice Read more [...]

Dublin’s archbishop, Irish prime minister clash on proposed abortion law CWN – May 17, 2013 Dublin’s Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has protested that a proposed change in Ireland’s ban on abortion could lead to the death of unborn children who are capable of independent survival outside the womb. But Prime Minister Enda Kenny has flatly denied the charge. The proposed law would allow for abortion in cases in which a doctor finds that the mother’s life is in danger. The legislation Read more [...]

Vatican Legal: Church teaching doesn’t change, but church laws can By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service 5/17/13 www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1302205.htm VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta has a special briefcase he uses exclusively to carry documentation for a project that would completely revise an entire section of the Catholic Church’s basic law. The black case contains a 40-page draft text for a new “Book VI: Sanctions in the Church” section of the Read more [...]

Brazil’s same-sex marriage policy flayed 17 May 2013 AFP/Brasilia Brazilian bishops have criticised a recent decision that gives a de facto green light to same-sex marriage just two months before a visit to the predominantly Catholic country by Pope Francis. On Tuesday, the National Council of Justice (NCJ), a panel which oversees the South American state’s legal system and is headed by the chief justice of the Supreme Court, said government offices that issue marriage licences had Read more [...]

[In "practical" terms, tobacco may possibly and eventually/slowly kill the one who uses it, but abortifacients definitely kill one (the unborn child) and possiblly another (the one who uses them) and sooner than you think] St. Francis Sisters ignore abortifacients, urges Walgreens to ban tobacco by Bruce Edward Walker www.lifesitenews.com/news/st-francis-sisters-ignore-abortifacients-urge-tobacco-ban PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2013 (Acton Institute) – Standing up for religious principles Read more [...]

“Religious” Group Protests Laws That Could Stop Other Kermit Gosnells by John Lomperis | LifeNews.com | 5/17/13 www.lifenews.com/2013/05/17/religious-group-protests-laws-that-could-stop-other-kermit-gosnells/ In early May, the trial of Kermit Gosnell was drawing to a close. Our nation was gripped by the revelations of how for years, this notorious abortionist had enjoyed free reign to do his bloody work in horrifically unsanitary, effectively unregulated conditions, resulting in the Read more [...]

Card. Dolan ‘would not suggest’ pro-abort Gov. Cuomo not a Catholic ‘in good standing’: archdiocese by John Jalsevac www.lifesitenews.com/news/card.-dolan-would-not-suggest-pro-abort-gov.-cuomo-not-a-catholic-in-good-s “Put not your trust in princes” [in church or state] (Ps. 145:2b) NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – After New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan appeared to suggest during a radio interview this week that he may not view pro-abortion Governor Andrew Read more [...]

[A youth version of Assisi] Rio to host historical interreligious youth meeting The World Youth Day organising committee is planning to dedicate July 21st – before the official start to the celebrations – to fraternity and dialogue between religious representatives Domenico Agasso Jr. Rome 5/16/2013 vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/the-vatican/detail/articolo/gmg-24879/ Pope Francis will celebrate a mass in Portuguese during his visit to the Marian shrine of Aparecida, as part Read more [...]

[First a Jesuit pope; now a Jesuit head of religious orders: Is there a Jesuit conspiracy to take over the Church?] Jesuit superior, Nicolas, appointed head of religious orders The “black pope” has been placed in charge of the International Union of Superiors General for the next three years Giacomo Galeazzi vatican city 5/17/2013 vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/inquiries-and-interviews/detail/articolo/nicolas-religiosi-religious-religiosos-24920/ Fr. Antonio Nicolas Read more [...]

“One [chart] is worth a thousand words.” The Springtime of the Church: a statistical reckoning Posted by Joseph Shaw at 5/17/2013 rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-springtime-of-church-statistical.html Following on from my earlier post on Rorate Caeli [http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2013/04/an-argument-over-numbers-how-does-1950s.html ] about the strange, and optimistic, statistical comparisons being made on the internet about the number of ordinations to the priesthood in Read more [...]

Hollywood’s ‘Gay Culture’ Reshaping America Almost 20% of Americans say TV has shifted their opinion in favor of the redefinition of marriage. BY PETER JESSERER SMITH Posted 5/16/13 www.ncregister.com/daily-news/hollywoods-gay-culture-reshaping-america LOS ANGELES — The entertainment industry centered on Hollywood has helped reshape Americans’ views on sexuality, family and marriage. But this change results from Hollywood’s powerful homosexual culture, whose ideological Read more [...]

On 9 February 2013, Italy’s liberal daily La Repubblica carried the following (slightly edited) online report. Title, sub-heads and all emphases ours. The Widening Rift SANDRO MAGISTER In a new book sent to the printing press in recent days, Professor Enrico Maria Radaelli — philosopher, theologian, and beloved disciple of one of the greatest traditionalist Catholic thinkers of the twentieth century, the Swiss Romano Amerio (1905-1997) — cites three passages taken from the unpublished Read more [...]

Time for Christians to Exit the Military Francis | May 15, 2013 catholicstand.com/time-for-christians-to-exit-the-military/ There was a great Italian film (and lousy American remake) called Everybody’s Fine. The plot centered on a retired man whose five adult children stood him up during the summer holidays. All of his children created false impressions of happiness and success in their lives, even though their lives were more than a bit of a mess. They didn’t want to trouble Read more [...]

Demographics don’t spell an end to the culture wars by John L. Allen Jr. | May. 17, 2013 ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/demographics-dont-spell-end-culture-wars To no one’s surprise, the Monday release of the Vatican’s 2013 statistical yearbook, which surveys the global Catholic population as of 2011, confirmed the shift in Catholicism’s center of gravity away from Europe and North America to the southern hemisphere. The Annuario shows that the global Catholic population, Read more [...]

Source: DICI Press review: Cardinal Bergoglio and Pope Francis 17-05-2013 Two months after Pope Francis’ election, people are still wondering about the new pontiff. As well they may, when on April 16, at the Mass he celebrated for the intentions of his predecessor, the Sovereign Pontiff stated that Vatican II “was a beautiful work, a work of God,” that John XXIII “obeyed” the Holy Spirit, and asked whether 50 years later “we have accomplished all that the Holy Spirit told us Read more [...]

Middle Eastern Christians struggle due to American foreign policy, Jewish nationalism, and Muslim jihad May 17, 2013 By Christopher B. Warner www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/2267/middle_eastern_christians_struggle_due_to_american_foreign_policy_jewish_nationalism_and_muslim_jihad.aspx Current events reveal a heartbreaking reality about Christians suffering in the Middle East. There seem to be very few authorities Middle Eastern Christians can turn to for basic human freedoms and protection. Asia Read more [...]

YES, FOLKS, THE COOL HIP “NEW” L’OR EDITORS DECIDED TO SPICE UP THEIR ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BIGGEST HOAX IN CHURCH HISTORY (AFTER VATICAN II ITSELF THAT IS) WITH A LIGHT TOUCH OF BRIT MUSICAL COMEDY.

[It is an "objective disorder" or an "intrinsic evil" (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2357-2358) not an "experience"] Fr. Gary Meier goes public with clergy experience May 16, 2013 www.ksdk.com/news/article/380831/3/Gay-priest-goes-public-with-experience-in-the-clergy Fr. Gary Meier ST. LOUIS (KSDK-TV) – A St. Louis priest is going public about his experience of being gay while in the priesthood. Fr. Gary Meier, author of “Hidden Voices, Reflections of a Gay, Catholic Read more [...]

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‘Cult of money’ produces injustice and misery, Pope warns CWN – May 16, 2013 “We have started down the path of a disposable culture,” Pope Francis said in a May 16 address to four new ambassadors to the Holy See. In his remarks to the new envoys, the Pope spoke about injustice in the world economy, and especially in a socio-economic system in which “human beings themselves are nowadays considered as consumer goods which can be used and thrown away.” The Pope accepted the Read more [...]

  Are the SSPX Confessions Valid?   Chris Jackson POSTED: 5/13/13 REMNANT COLUMNIST ______________________   Are absolutions given by Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) priests in the Sacrament of Penance valid?  If you search the internet you are bound to find very confident sounding answers to this question from various “experts.”  These answers are typically couched in most impressive canonical terms.  The reader is told that a priest Read more [...]

Oregon researchers clone human embryos for sake of stem cells; [Cardinal O'Malley call it inconsistent with human dignity, treats people as products] CWN – May 16, 2013 Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University have succeeded in cloning human embryos in order to obtain their stem cells, according to press reports. The researchers removed nuclei from fetal skin cells and fused them with the nuclei of oocytes (eggs before maturation). They then destroyed over 120 of the resulting Read more [...]

[Greek Orthodox] Ecumenical Patriarchate, European [Catholic] bishops to commemorate Edict of Milan CWN – May 16, 2013 The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, in conjunction with the Council of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE), is commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan by hosting a conference devoted to religious freedom. The edict, issued by Constantine, granted “to the Christians and others full authority to observe that religion which each preferred.” Read more [...]

Minnesota legalizes same-sex marriage; [Archbishop Cordileone calls lawmakers’ post-Mother’s Day action ‘height of irony’] CWN – May 16, 2013 Following votes of 75-39 in the state house and 37-30 in the state senate, Gov. Mark Dayton of Minnesota has signed legislation altering the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples. Minnesota is now the twelfth state that has legalized same-sex marriage. “There are many of us Americans, including many Minnesotans, who Read more [...]

Planned Parenthood Commends Boston College’s Choice of Commencement Speaker May 16, 2013 | By Tim Drake | www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEducationDaily/DetailsPage/tabid/102/ArticleID/2250/Planned-Parenthood-Commends-Boston-College%e2%80%99s-Choice-of-Commencement-Speaker.aspx The Boston affiliate of Planned Parenthood has endorsed Boston College’s choice of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny as the 2013 commencement speaker. Kenny has supported legislation to loosen Ireland’s Read more [...]

Catholic Statement on Proposed Change to Boy Scouts Membership Policy By Ed Whelan May 15, 2013 www.nationalreview.com/bench-memos/348401/catholic-statement-proposed-change-boy-scouts-membership-policy The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has issued a statement that, if properly applied, ought to require faithful Catholic scout leaders to vote against the Boy Scouts of America’s proposed resolution to allow openly gay youth members. The NCCS statement reads in part: The Read more [...]

Vatican cardinal reflects on contentious issues in relations with Jews CWN – May 16, 2013 Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Commission of the Holy See for Religious Relations with the Jews, has fielded questions on contentious issues in Jewish-Catholic relations, including the relation between the Old and New Covenants, the potential beatification of Pope Pius XII, and the lifting of the excommunication of Bishop Richard Williamson. Asked whether Christians should regard State of Read more [...]

Bergoglio, a Revolutionary His Own Way Liberation theologians extol him, but between him and them there is a chasm. The progressives enlist him, but he keeps himself far from them. The true Francis is very different from the one that some imagine by Sandro Magister chiesa.espresso.repubblica.it/articolo/1350519?eng=y ROME, May 16, 2013 – In an ongoing honeymoon with public opinion, Pope Francis has also gained the praise of the most revolutionary of the Franciscan theologians, Read more [...]

Religious Priest Attacked in “Arab-Islamic Zone” of Avignon — Archbishop Denounces Increasing Violence Text: Giuseppe Nardi Translation: Tancred 3/15/13 eponymousflower.blogspot.com/2013/05/religious-priest-attacked-in-arab.html (Avignon) A priest of the Catholic Community of St. John was assaulted on Monday night on the open road. The attackers, four men of North African origin, presumably Muslims, beat up Father Gregoire, till two other members of the Communauté de Saint-Jean Read more [...]

Prince, or politician [or clown]? Posted by Adfero at 5/15/2013 rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2013/05/prince-or-politician.html If the cardinal wasn’t located in New York, this would be a case of classic Washington, D.C. politics: say something vague that seems strong at first blush, then send your spokesman to correct the record with the reporter, creating confusion among the voters. Only here, it’s the Faithful that are rightly confused (and scandalized), and not just voters: From Read more [...]

Pentecost prayer vigil planned for ecclesial movements CWN – May 15, 2013 [Including the praise and worship Gen Verde liturgical singers/dancers/instrumentalists] The Vatican is organizing a prayer vigil on Saturday evening, May 18, for members of ecclesial movements, in preparation for Pentecost. The vigil will end with the Pentecost Sunday Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning. Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the president of the Pontifical Council Read more [...]

Morality Clauses Common at Catholic Schools May 14, 2013 | By Tim Drake www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEducationDaily/DetailsPage/tabid/102/ArticleID/2236/Is-There-a-Place-for-Morality-Clauses-at-Catholic-Schools.aspx Several recent national stories have placed morality clauses at Catholic schools in the spotlight. Most dioceses and schools utilize them, as do many other professions. Most recently, homosexual gym teacher Carla Hale lost her position at Bishop Watterson Read more [...]

‘Very Frightening’: Prominent Catholic Prof. Claims IRS Audited Her After Speaking Out Against Obama and Demanded to Know Who Was Paying Her May. 15, 2013 Billy Hallowell www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/05/15/exclusive-prominent-catholic-prof-claims-irs-audited-her-after-speaking-out-against-obama-and-demanded-to-know-who-was-paying-her/ In the midst of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scandal, individuals and groups, alike, are continuing to come forward with ever-startling allegations. Read more [...]

College of Saint Rose Professor Argues that Gosnell Case Calls for Greater Access to Abortion May 14, 2013 | By Tim Drake www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEducationDaily/DetailsPage/tabid/102/ArticleID/2240/College-of-Saint-Rose-Professor-Argues-that-Gosnell-Case-Calls-for-Greater-Access-to-Abortion.aspx On Monday, Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell was found guilty of murdering three babies born alive at his abortion business. He was also found guilty of involuntary Read more [...]

Saint Edward’s University Hosts Contraceptive-Pushing Commencement Speaker May 14, 2013 | By Tim Drake www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/CatholicEducationDaily/DetailsPage/tabid/102/ArticleID/2241/Saint-Edwards-University-Hosts-Contraceptive-Pushing-Commencement-Speaker.aspx St. Edward’s University’s 2013 Commencement featured Maria Otero, former Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights as commencement speaker on Saturday, May 11. Otero served for the U.S. Read more [...]

Shamed Catholic Cardinal Keith O’Brien leaving Scotland ‘for penance time’ following inappropriate sexual conduct revelations Wednesday 15 May 2013 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/shamed-catholic-cardinal-keith-obrien-leaving-scotland-for-penance-time-following-inappropriate-sexual-conduct-revelations-8617555.html Cardinal Keith O’Brien is to leave Scotland for several months after admitting inappropriate sexual conduct during his church career, the Vatican has said. Britain’s Read more [...]

[Reads like Cardinal Mahony's 2000 pastoral letter on the liturgy in which he called the priest shortage “one of the many fruits of Vatican II,” because it opened up new liturgical roles for lay people; also while the celibate priesthood is not good enough for our church ministry major, "church micehood" (as the traditional conservative Catholic Russell Kirk called lay ministry) satisfies his "aspiration" for "a more prominent role in the Church"] Catholic lay ministers: An alternative to Read more [...]