Catholic Perspective

Sub Tuum Praesidium

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Sub tuum praesidium confugimus, Sancta Dei Genitrix

  “Sub Tuum Praesidium” (Latin for “Under thy protection”; Greek: Ὑπὸ τὴν σὴν εὐσπλαγχνίαν) is the oldest extant hymn yet discovered to the Theotokos (Mother of God). The earliest text discovered so far of this hymn was written in Greek on Egyptian papyrus and dates to approximately 250 AD. It is used … Read more

Tragedy, Prophecy and Divine Providence – IVb

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The destruction of a large part of the Assyrian army by God before Jerusalem in 701 B.C. only provided a brief respite for the incorrigible city. It refused to take advantage of God’s mercy and continued in its sinful ways with the predictable results. By the final years of the seventh century, … Read more

Fr. Joseph O’Callahan: The Bravest Man

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""""[vc_column_text] “Mrs. O’Callahan, your son is the bravest man I ever saw.” What went through this mother’s mind as she listened to Capt. Leslie Gehres, commander of the USS Franklin? Her son did not fit the stereotypical image of a hero. He was more scholarly than athletic, more likely pictured in front … Read more

Fr. Emil Kapaun: The Good Thief

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On Easter morning, March 25, 1951, the Catholic priest mounted the steps of a partially destroyed church, and turned to face his congregation, some 60 men–gaunt, foul-smelling, in tattered clothing. Fr. Emil Kapaun raised a small, homemade, wooden cross to begin a prayer service, led the men in the Rosary, heard the … Read more

What Our Lady Said at Fatima on August 19, 1917

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Why the Fatima Centennial Is So Important 5

  The Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima The Fourth Apparition — August 19, 1917 On August 13, the day the fourth apparition was to take place, the seers could not go to Cova da Iria, as they had been abducted by the mayor of Vila Nova de Ourém, who wanted to … Read more

Tragedy, Prophecy and Divine Providence – IVa

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There are three great truths that all Christians—who want to be called Christians—must believe: 1) that God, who created all things from nothing, exists; 2) that we possess an immortal soul and are destined for eternal life; 3) that Jesus is the predicted Messias or Christ and suffered enormously for our salvation. … Read more

Catholic Military Chaplains: America’s Forgotten Heroes

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Catholic Military Chaplains: America's Forgotten Heroes 7

“War is Hell” General William Tecumseh Sherman once noted. Indeed there is nothing to celebrate about warfare; however unfortunately it has been present with mankind in his fallen nature since departing from the Garden of Eden. War was a common affair throughout the Old Testament. Saint Augustine understood the sometimes unfortunate necessity … Read more

Tragedy, Prophecy and Divine Providence – III

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In the two previous installments of this subject, we twice alluded to the complete destruction of Jerusalem that occurred in 70 A.D. as foretold by Jesus Christ. The statements of Our Lord himself will provide the evidence of His intentions and purpose. Christ wove a rich fabric of prophecy during the week before … Read more