Monthly Archive: December 2017
On Thursday, 28 December, Vatican Insider posted an article about Francis, written by veteran Italian journalist, Andrea Tornielli, under the incredible title: The Pope’s fight against Satan As for which part of the headline is more difficult to believe – “pope” or “against …
According to several reports, the “canonization” of Giovanni Battista Montini, aka Pope Paul VI, is likely to take place in 2018. Word has it that it may very well happen in October when the Synod of Bishops is in session to “ask young …
As I wrote last week, the central point of Francis’ Christmas Address to the Roman Curia was nothing less than a stern warning to those who may dare to speak ill of, much less oppose, his agenda; specifically, Big Humble is watching. Today, …
By: Randy Engel “The things of Opus Dei – Where is the power of Opus today, how does it exercise it, who is channeling it, in what media does it influence or where does its pressure flow, how does it regulate the credits …
On December 21st, various cardinals and superiors of the Roman Curia gathered in the Sala Clementina for the annual Christmas Address; a message intended not just for those in attendance, but for all who work there. For many among the Curial staff, this …
Yesterday, at the General Audience, Francis graciously continued his “catechesis” on the Mass; thus offering authentic Catholics everywhere yet another opportunity to suffer in union with Christ for the good of His Mystical Body, the Church. With this end in mind, let’s take …
I recently read The Dictator Pope – the anonymously penned blockbuster profiling the modus operandi of Jorge Bergoglio both before and after he burst onto the world stage as Francis on 13 March 2013. According to the book’s description on Amazon (available only …
Last week, in commenting upon Francis’ ongoing “catechesis” on the Mass, we took notice of the fact that he apparently sees it as nothing more than a glorified retreat and an opportunity to recharge one’s social justice batteries for the week ahead. Then …
By: Randy Engel
At the General Audience this week, Francis resumed his “catechesis on Mass” by addressing the question: Why go to Mass on Sundays? How timely. We’ve all met them; self-identified Catholics who, at best, show up for Mass on Christmas and Easter in order …
