Catholic Perspective

The Anti-Pastoral Work of the Amazon Synod. Here’s What You Need to Know

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The Anti-Pastoral Work of the Amazon Synod. Here’s What You Need to Know

The Church evangelizes by civilizing and civilizes by evangelizing. In the Church’s two-thousand-year existence, the divine mandate to “Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matt. 28:19) has always borne spiritual and temporal fruit. While spreading … Read more

Pope Francis: “It’s an Honor That the Americans Attack Me”

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Pope Francis: “It’s an Honor That the Americans Attack Me”

“It’s an honor that the Americans attack me.” Whose anti-American diatribe is this? Is it Venezuelan socialist dictator Maduro’s or Bolivia’s equally socialist Evo Morales? Perhaps Nicaragua’s bloodthirsty tyrant Daniel Ortega? It hurts to say it, but it came from the lips of the common father of the faithful (including Americans)—Pope Francis. … Read more

Amazon Synod: The Trojan Horse of Liberation Theology

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Amazon Synod: The Trojan Horse of Liberation Theology

“We have a window of opportunity before us that will allow us to move forward. We must not propose liberation theology. It scares many people. We need to talk about socio-environmental issues instead. Along this line, among the signs of the times, you have the Pan-Amazon Synod that will be held in … Read more

The Importance of ‘Prepping’ – Spiritually Preparing for ‘Whatever’

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The Importance of ‘Prepping’ – Spiritually Preparing for ‘Whatever’

There have always been Americans who have prepared themselves for apocalypses, revolutions or major disasters. Some have taken reasonable measures to stockpile essentials. Others have indulged in elaborate concrete bunkers with every material comfort. Hardcore “doomsday prepping” or the significant stockpiling of food, weapons, medicine and other supplies used to be reserved … Read more

Saint Louis IX Was Both a Man of Peace and a Warrior

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Saint Louis IX Was Both a Man of Peace and a Warrior

August 25 is the feast of Saint Louis, King of France, a model of Catholic statesmen, who participated in two crusades. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805-1875), the famous Abbot of Solesmes, makes some excellent commentaries about Saint Louis. From the pen of this great Catholic writer, one of the most important churchmen of … Read more

Nationalism and Patriotism

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Nationalism and Patriotism

At first glance, nationalism and patriotism seem synonymous. However, the concepts are two poles, two extremes, two irreconcilably antagonistic ideas. Patriotism expresses a sense of fidelity to a people and especially to its traditional authority. It is a virtue close to filial piety, by which children love, honor and serve their parents. … Read more

What Will the World Be When We All Stop Laughing

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What Will the World Be When We All Stop Laughing

We often exercise the power of persuasion in very subtle ways. I saw this happen recently when I made a new acquaintance, who I will call Phil, at a Washington eatery. He served our nation during time of war, and we agreed on many issues. He explained that he is Catholic and … Read more