Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66

Father Nicholas Diessbach, The Indefatigable “Ambassador of God” Dies at Age 66

The last article in this series (see link here) described political events that prevented Amicizie’s full development in Italy. However, these setbacks did not dampen Father Nicholas Diessbach’s spirits. With the assistance of Baron Joseph von Penckler (1751-1830) and other Austrian members, he continued his illustrious apostolate and prevented the sodality from … Read more

June, Fatima and Iran

June, Fatima and Iran

This June has proven to be a particularly chaotic month. We are only partially through it, and already, there is a new war, civil unrest, celebrated vice and a scrambled world order. It feels so disconcerting. Things are so far from the way they should be. The worst part of being in … Read more

Blasphemy is Still Blasphemy 25 Years Later

Blasphemy is Still Blasphemy 25 Years Later

A quarter century ago, volunteers from Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) vigorously protested the blasphemous release of the film Dogma, which openly mocked the Catholic faith in the name of comedy. However, blasphemy is still blasphemy 25 years later. With the re-launch of the movie showing in many theaters nationwide in 2025, … Read more

How Gregorian Chant Benefits the Health of the Body…and Soul

How Gregorian Chant Benefits the Health of the Body…and Soul

One longstanding Church practice oriented to the worship of God has been the chanting of psalms and hymns. From the earliest times, monks engaged in liturgical chanting that complemented their often grueling lives. These monks managed to accommodate hours spent in choir while providing for their material needs. French author, Dr. Alftred … Read more