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Category Archives: The Coming Storm
The Eye of Irma
Please continue prayers for those in the path of the hurricanes. The eye of Irma. Explanation via APOTD: Explanation: Why does a hurricane have an eye at its center? No one is yet sure. What happens in and around a … Read More
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FLORIDA BISHOPS, PRIESTS: Pray the Litany against Hurricane #Irma – URGENT ACTION ITEM
Please retweet and share around. Hurricane Irma has been on my mind a bit. Some think that it will do more damage in Florida than Andrew did in 1992. Irma’s path will go straight up Florida, it seems. My mother … Read More
The young want the patrimony of which they have been defrauded!
One of my perennial tropes is that generations of Catholics have been robbed. They have been cheated out of their patrimony. They have been defrauded of their inheritance. When the libs “reformed” the Church’s liturgical worship with little regard for … Read More
The crisis of priestly vocations: good advice from a smart priest
More on the issue of vocations to the priesthood. Allow me, first, to say that the “crisis” of vocations was created and it’s perpetuation is also not only tolerated but, in some places, fostered. That said, it is probable that in most … Read More
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Vandalism of statues expands. What next?
Nitwits in California vandalized a statue of Bl. Junipero Serra. HERE Nitwits in New Orleans vandalized a statue of – get this – St. Joan of Arc! It was spray painted with “Tear it down!” HERE The idiots thought it was … Read More
Fr Aidan Nichols: ‘Amoris Laetitia’ has led to an “extremely grave” situation
When Fr. Aidan Nichols, OP, has an opinion, it’s a good idea to pay attention. Fr. Nichols is concerned about what is happening because of Amoris laetitia. From the Catholic Herald: Leading theologian: change canon law to correct papal errors Fr … Read More
What a contrast to the tensions over Confederate statues!
Honor! I picked this up from a tweet by a friend: Well this story makes an interesting contrast to the tearing down of #ConfederateStatues. https://t.co/TRSTs56dMO — Samuel J. Howard (@Jahaza) August 15, 2017 In a nutshell: A WWII Marine vet … Read More
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North Korea: What to do?
The present situation with North Korea (NOKO) reminds me of some of the scenarios in the dystopian, apocalyptic and “prepper” genre I sometimes read. Frankly, the news these days makes me nervous. I must say I am really glad that … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest received threat of violence
From a priest… QUAERITUR: Greetings! You have mentioned on your blog a few times that you sometimes receive threats. I received one today. On the advise of my lawyer I reported it to the authorities. Do you have any insight … Read More
UPDATED WITH AUDIO: On hearing Sir James Macmillan’s “A European Requiem”
UPDATE 8 Aug 2017 MacMillan’s piece is first up. Then at about 42:45 Beethoven’s 9th starts. ____ Originally Published on: Aug 7 Would that I were in London and able to attend the Proms. I would have very much enjoyed hearing the premiere … Read More
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