The Holy House of Loreto was the place where Our Lady was born, raised and received the Angel Gabriel’s commission to be the Mother of God. Thus, it is a sanctuary that can serve as a spiritual ‘lung,’ especially for those who struggle to defend non-negotiable principles, such as the right to … Read more
Every year New Orleans plays host to a longstanding Catholic tradition which has its origins in the Middle Ages. On Saint Joseph’s Day, March 19th, Catholics all over the city are eager to show their devotion to the head of the Holy Family. The celebration serves as a striking contrast in a … Read more
When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its infamous Obergefell decision approving same-sex “marriage,” activists hoped that the matter would be settled. However, it appears the contrary has happened. Over 4,223 rallies held nationwide on March 19 registered a loud No! to those who would undermine the institution of marriage. “One man … Read more
On Christmas Eve, as we commemorate the most important and glorious event in the history of mankind — the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word and our Redeemer — a small Satanist group staged a sacrilegious act in front of the Catholic St. Joseph Old Cathedral in Oklahoma City … Read more
The days leading up to Christmas are always ones of great anticipation and with good reason since everything about Our Lord’s birth was marvelous. It occurred in the middle of the night under a blanket of stars. The “good tidings” of His birth was announced to nearby shepherds by an angel: “…This … Read more
Every year, numerous people who usually sent Prof. Plinio a Christmas card had a hopeful expectation. It was to receive sometime later, a reply with another card containing a Christmas message signed by him, filling their souls with joy and hope. On Christmas 1994, the last one the distinguished Catholic leader celebrated … Read more
Mary, Joseph, and Therefore Jesus, Were Born of Royal Stock Taken from a sermon of Saint Bernardine of Siena (1380-1444) about Saint Joseph: Firstly, let us consider the nobility of the bride the Most Holy Virgin. The Blessed Virgin was nobler than any other creature that had been born in human form … Read more
Reporting from Minneapolis—St. Paul With about 64,000 passing cars per day, the campaign on University Avenue in St. Paul was excellent for its high visibility. Right away we encountered a man concerned about his children. “I want to be able to send my kid to kindergarten without being told about homosexuality,” he said, … Read more
Reporting From Saint Cloud, Minnesota Today’s stop was Saint Cloud, a city with many Catholic inhabitants. At the first intersection we received very good reactions: applause, thundering honks, thumbs up, double thumbs up and other variations such as “You tell him!” “Thank you!” and “Amen!” A few boys past by and were … Read more
Minneapolis—St. Paul, Minnesota Today we started the first campaign in Bloomington next to the mall. The intersection had three lanes of traffic and the usual honks in support of true marriage sounded immediately. A telephone worker passed and said: “Thank you, but I don’t need your flyer. I know why homosexual unions … Read more