Catholic Perspective

Variety and Unity in Christmas Carols

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Variety and Unity in Christmas Carols

Through Their Christmas Carols, Each People Glorify the Child Jesus in Their Own Way Christmas carols vary according to the national character, but all share the same notes appropriate to that Holy Night. The carols may be American, Brazilian, Italian, German, French, or Spanish Christmas carols. The music may vary greatly, but … Read more

Three Gift Suggestions for an Uncertain Christmas

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Three Gift Suggestions for an Uncertain Christmas

If you are hesitant about gifts for loved ones this Christmas, you are in good company. Not only are many people having problems choosing gifts, but they also wonder if they can even find them with our upside-down supply chains. We are used to the abundance of well-stocked shelves and massive sales … Read more

Who Will Save Notre Dame Cathedral from the Wreckovators?

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Who Will Save Notre Dame Cathedral from the Wreckovators?

Catholics sighed with relief when state officials gave in to public pressure and decided to rebuild Notre Dame identically as it was before the tragic 2019 fire. The venerable 850-year old structure is part of the soul of the French nation. Any modernizations are rightly looked upon with suspicion. Ironically, the secular … Read more

Is Pope Francis Changing Just the Church’s Tone on LGBT People or Also the Doctrine?

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Is Pope Francis Changing Just the Church’s Tone on LGBT People or Also the Doctrine?

On November 19, 2021, America magazine, a Jesuit publication, featured a video titled, “The Vatican changing tone toward LGBT Catholics.”  In it, Fr. James Martin, S.J., and America associate editor Colleen Dulle discuss how Pope Francis is changing the Vatican’s tone on LGBT people. Fr. James Martin posted the video on his Facebook page, … Read more

The Real Reason Americans Do Not Have Friends

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The Real Reason Americans Do Not Have Friends

“Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Would you lay down your life for your friends? Would they do so for you? If the answer to either of these questions is no, perhaps a better understanding of real friendship would … Read more

How Mary Crushed Satan’s Head at Carmel High School

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How Mary Crushed Satan’s Head at Carmel High School

The world is accepting things that were objectionable not long ago. In 1999, a student of Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, posted a scathing message against 11 teachers and staff. He called them “satanic-worshipping demons.” Three teachers sued the student for defamation. Back then, being called a Satanist was slanderous. The … Read more