A meditation is not just about a visual perspective of something; it is also about emotional resonance with the subject of the reflection. Thus, when meditating on Christmas, you need to consider which version of a Christmas scene brings joy to your soul. Which angle makes you feel truly connected to what … Read more
Loneliness is often associated with older people. It is easy to imagine an eighty-five-year-old woman in an empty and silent house, having only the company of a radio or television. Her husband and many of her friends are deceased. For the most part, she begins and ends her days alone, knowing that … Read more
Every year, Catholics await Christmas as a moment of grace when the soul spontaneously rises to the mystery of the Incarnation: a God who takes on a face, a name, a mother, a family. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). A God who makes himself seen, loved … Read more
As the West watches China attempt to dominate the green energy market, many think it is a world leader in implementing the green agenda. However, this image is an illusion. To achieve this questionable title of green champion, China must pollute and use fossil fuels on a massive scale. Why America Must … Read more
A friend recently shared an article with me about a controversial nativity scene at a church in his neighborhood on the outskirts of Boston that is creating controversy. The Nativity scene, located outside St. Susanna parish in Dedham, Massachusetts depicts a crèche with a sign replacing the Holy Family which reads “ICE … Read more
A small work is now circulating in the Catholic world, shrouded in mystery. Published this fall by Catholics for Catholics, it is titled: The Trojan Horse in the Catholic Church: Synod of Synodality: The Attempt to Invert the Bride of Christ’s Hierarchy and Moral Order. What makes the book so mysterious and … Read more
Bartolo Longo was born in 1841 in the Italian village of Latiano. His parents were devout Catholics and prayed the Rosary every day. A Young Radical However, the sympathy of the young Bartolo lay with the revolutionary Italian nationalists. This radical group advocated atheism and Masonic practices. They viewed the Catholic Church … Read more
Saint Thérèse of the Infant Jesus introduced a spirituality that she called the Little Way. It called for offering up small sacrifices in a big way. However, the core of the Little Way is the idea that the soul possesses a childhood innocence. It consists of a sense of wonder that gives … Read more
Advocates for the legalization of marijuana promised a new golden era with increased municipal revenue, reduced illegal drug sales and better mental and physical health. This grand vision has failed. The results feel less like a victory and more like a slow-moving train wreck. This failure is based on the dangerous myth … Read more
France is changing its face. The churches are emptying. Mosques are multiplying: there are more than 2,800 today. For example, in the medieval priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs, the church has disappeared. A mosque has replaced it. In our cities as well as in our villages, Islamization is progressing under the guise of worship. … Read more