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Category Archives: The future and our choices
Bp. Tobin catches hell for warning about “Pride” events. Wherein Fr. Z rants.
I suspect that before too long we will see violence in the streets and overt attacks on churches over this. Boston Globe story about the vituperative blow-back that Bp. Thomas Tobin of Providence, RI is getting about a tweet he … Read More
Zersetzung and the Pontifical Shunning of Prof. John Rist
I noted at LifeSite something which is personally upsetting. It concerns a friend and old prof of mine at the Augustinianum, the Patristic Institute, in Rome. Prof. Rist taught at the Augustinianum for years. He is a serious and well-known … Read More
Posted in Pò sì jiù, The Coming Storm, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged John Rist, Zersetzung
23 Comments
23 Comments
“Meanwhile, I received this lovely note from a reader…”
We know that, in a few years, the inexorable force of demographics will massively reduce the numbers of people in the pews, people who even lightly suggest that they are Catholic, the number of priests, the properties the Church holds… … Read More
Editorial: Church leaders, to be “transparent”, are still abusers. Of priests.
What an easy way the forces of Hell have found to bring down good priests and bishops. First, through agents and for decades undermine the Church’s identity through dreadful preaching and worse liturgy. Then, as society swirls on its parallel … Read More
PARIS: 500 undocumented Africans stormed, seized Terminal 2 of CDG airport
From Canada Free Press: In a rally on Saturday, Salvini kissed his rosary, looked up to statue of the Blessed Virgin atop the 14th-century Milan Cathedral and said on behalf of the Italian people, “I entrust Italy, my life, and … Read More
Posted in The Coming Storm, The future and our choices, The Religion of Peace
Tagged Charles de Gaulle, Paris
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11 Comments
Anniversary of a turning point in Christian history
Precisely in this time of year, it is the anniversary of the Great Siege of Malta, by the invading infidel Muslim under Suliman, called by some “the Magnificent”. This was a key moment in Western history, given the strategic importance … Read More
Stupid angry lib (I know, tautology) at The Atlantic against priesthood
UPDATE 22 May: Fr. Robert Sirico responded to Mr ex-priest, angry lib Carroll, also in The Atlantic. Sirico’s piece is as measured as Carroll’s is unhinged. It is as succinct as Carroll’s is prolix. As clear as Carroll’s is muddled. ____ … Read More
What’s up at the southern border of these USA
This is one of most informative video clips I’ve yet seen about what’s going on at the southern border of these USA. Watch the latest video at foxnews.com The bit about the Honduran woman learning about how to get to … Read More
Posted in The Coming Storm, The Drill, The future and our choices
Tagged border, Honduras, illegal immigration
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18 Comments
Benedict XVI’s recent essay is a subtle correction of Amoris laetitia ch. 8
At Crisis find analysis by Richard A. Spinello of Benedict XVI’s recent explanation for The Present Crisis. The writer says that Benedict has, between the lines, criticized Amoris laetitia. I also, a couple says back, saw a piece arguing that … Read More
