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Why the Feast of the Circumcision Is So Special

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

January 1 is the feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In this regard, the Gospel says: “And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb” (Luke 2:21). We might also … Read more

Mystic of Mercy: The Story and Mission of Josefa Menéndez

by T. M. Salamida December 30, 2019December 29, 2019

From the Editor: We live in times where “celebrities,” whose personal moral lives are nothing other than a long sequence of scandals and bad example, are considered to be the “stars” simply because they appear in movies or have millions in their bank accounts. However, God, Who is the One with the … Read more

Overcoming the Temptations Caused by Human Weakness in the Church

by Gustavo Solimeo December 30, 2019December 28, 2019

Many Catholics justify their inertia and passivity by repeating to themselves and others the Gospel passage that says, “the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). Thus, this promise to the Church supposedly dispenses us from combating those working to destroy Her from within and without. God cannot break His … Read more

Why the Holy Innocents Are Martyrs Due to God’s Goodness

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 22, 2022December 26, 2019

The noted Abbot Prosper Guéranger comments on a passage from Saint Bernard’s Sermon of the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Saint Bernard notes: “In Saint Stephen, we have both the act and the desire of martyrdom; in Saint John, we have but the desire; in the Holy Innocents we have but the … Read more

Our Lady’s Thoughts on Christmas Day

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 24, 2024December 23, 2019

As Christmas approaches, let us make some considerations about this great feast. What were Our Lady’s thoughts on Christmas Day? What did Christmas represent for Our Lady? We must consider that Our Lady carried Our Lord within herself as in a tabernacle. She evidently had the greatest intimacy with Him; she maintained … Read more

Having Worshipped Pachamama, Pope Francis Now Disparages Mary’s Co-Redeeming Role

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo December 30, 2019December 23, 2019

In October, Pope Francis attended the worship of the “Pachamama” pagan goddess in the Vatican gardens where he blessed the idol. Days later, the idol was introduced into St. Peter’s Basilica. After five copies of the statuette were thrown into the Tiber, he asked forgiveness for the pretended offense. Now, at the Mass … Read more

Appreciating Those ‘God Bless America’ Moments that Give Us Hope for Our Country

by John Horvat II November 10, 2020December 21, 2019

We are engaged in a great Culture War over the future of our country. It involves many struggles against abortion, socialism and so many other ills. This war is not easy since it requires much sacrifice and effort against great odds. As a result, it is easy to take a negative outlook, … Read more

Islam and the Suicide of the West: Symbolic Book Launching in Malta

by Gustavo Solimeo September 6, 2024December 20, 2019

The ancient domain of knights-monks was, for centuries, a powerful obstacle to the Crescent’s advance into southern Europe. On November 23, Luiz Sérgio Solimeo presented his book, Islam and the Suicide of the West: The Origin, Doctrine, and Goals of Islam on the island of Malta. The book is a publication of … Read more

Explaining the Change of Mentality That Made Vatican II Possible

by Gustavo Solimeo December 30, 2019December 19, 2019

Many Catholics have traced the philosophical and theological roots of the present crisis inside the Church. This research does much to explain the evolution of the doctrines that undermine the Faith. However, it does not explain everything. There are other aspects of the practice of the Faith involving habits, culture and customs … Read more

Telling Your Children About God When You Don’t Have Faith

by John Horvat II November 10, 2020December 17, 2019

You are a parent without faith living a normal life in today’s materialistic society. You watch your children grow, and you are proud of them. However, you see they need structure and a purpose in life that you can’t provide for them. Something is missing that leads your children to experience bouts … Read more