Catholic Perspective

Reflections on the Stations of the Cross

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  The text used in these insightful meditations on the fourteen Stations of the Cross, is taken from the book The Way of the Cross written by Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira. *          *          * O Sorrowful Mother, in these times wherein the immense majority of men flee from the sacrifice inherent to the … Read more

The Marvels of Saint Bernadette

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After reading the life of any saint, we close the book exclaiming, “What a great saint! I did not think something like this could exist.” Indeed, as long as it is well written, the life of any saint is a unique marvel full of surprises. The life of Saint Bernadette Soubirous is … Read more

Catholics Rally in Defense of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Catholics Rally in Defense of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Peaceful Protest Launched Against Impure Blasphemy. It is deeply painful to report that Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas, is impurely blasphemed at the Oakland Museum of California. The Oakland Museum of California is hosting an art exhibit that includes a digital portrait of Our Lady of Guadalupe wearing … Read more

Reflections on the Japanese Tsunami

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The tragedy that befell Japan with the terrible earthquake of great magnitude followed by the devastating Tsunami should lead us to elevate our prayers to God for all those in this country. Let us pray to Divine Providence to lessen their suffering as much as possible and to give them the strength … Read more

The Dictatorship of Equality – A Catholic Perspective

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Part I An Ill-Disguised Dictatorship   Why do most people feel uncomfortable talking about equality?  Is it fear of being “different?” Fear of being ridiculed? Fear of rejection? Political correctness? Peer pressure? No one admits it, but everyone is aware of an ill-disguised dictatorship of equality that creates uneasiness at the sole … Read more

The Impossible Quest of Catholic Liberals

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The great temptation for a Catholic, whether layman or churchman, is to allow himself to be attracted by the world and wish to become part of it, being accepted and admired. Triple Concupiscence We are not talking about the physical world created by God, which, like everything else He created, is “very … Read more

Looking at the Family as a Regenerating Force in Society

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The book, The Christian Institution of the Family: A Dynamic Force to Regenerate Society, is an easy to read yet thoughtful work that takes a different approach in explaining the role of the family. Written and promoted by the TFP in the United Kingdom, it gives an accurate historical background of the … Read more