Through Their Christmas Carols, Each People Glorify the Child Jesus in Their Own Way Christmas carols vary according to the national character, but all share the same notes appropriate to that Holy Night. The carols may be American, Brazilian, Italian, German, French, or Spanish Christmas carols. The music may vary greatly, but … Read more
If you are hesitant about gifts for loved ones this Christmas, you are in good company. Not only are many people having problems choosing gifts, but they also wonder if they can even find them with our upside-down supply chains. We are used to the abundance of well-stocked shelves and massive sales … Read more
These times can be rightfully considered among the evilest in history. Certain outrages are promoted that would never have been tolerated in the past. However, some blasphemies arise that shock. Among these is the blasphemous movie Benedetta, a pornographic film that ridicules the sublime and virginal vocation of nuns and attacks the … Read more
Growing Islamization is polarizing the Netherlands. For this reason, the Civitas Christiana Foundation (see box) has just launched in the ancient land of the Batavians the book Islam and the Suicide of the West: The Origin, Doctrine, and Goals of Islam (Islam en de zelfmoord van het Westen: Oorsprong, doctrines, en doelen … Read more
Catholics sighed with relief when state officials gave in to public pressure and decided to rebuild Notre Dame identically as it was before the tragic 2019 fire. The venerable 850-year old structure is part of the soul of the French nation. Any modernizations are rightly looked upon with suspicion. Ironically, the secular … Read more
There is a kind of interchangeability between the attributes of Our Lady and the Catholic Church. The things that are said of Our Lady, in their own way, can be said of the Catholic Church. Thus, when reciting the Litany of Our Lady or the Hail Holy Queen, we can apply all … Read more
The Green movement has an atom-sized problem that is destroying its credibility. On the one hand, scientists and engineers are refining and advancing ecologically friendly ways of producing nuclear power. There is a rejuvenated interest in this nuclear power option. Rolls Royce is planning to build small reactors in England. Emmanuel Macron … Read more
The fight over the latest spending package is raging. Democrats are intent upon plowing yet another $2 trillion into their special projects. They are ready to tax and borrow their way to the future to get it done. Many Americans who struggle to make ends meet don’t understand why the government is … Read more
To carry out a revolution, the left once resorted to the “masses.” That option is no longer available. The giddy times of worker mobs are long gone. The left is now gentrified. It roosts in corporate offices and gated communities. However, one powerful weapon in the leftist arsenal is still the dictionary. … Read more
On November 19, 2021, America magazine, a Jesuit publication, featured a video titled, “The Vatican changing tone toward LGBT Catholics.” In it, Fr. James Martin, S.J., and America associate editor Colleen Dulle discuss how Pope Francis is changing the Vatican’s tone on LGBT people. Fr. James Martin posted the video on his Facebook page, … Read more