Among the glorious lessons of Pentecost that have been extolled by the Fathers of the…
Defiling the Master’s Bride
Pentecost is often called “the birthday of the Church,” and to the extent that we…
The stench of an Irish rat
A gruesome story out of Tuam, Ireland, about the alleged mistreatment of children at a…
“I told you so”
For who can fail to see that society is at the present time, more than…
The Stuff of dreams and nightmares
Imagine a day in the coming year when Pope Francis will make a surprise announcement:…
Pick up your lacrosse…
I’ve said many times that Sundays in the fall and winter for me are about…
Upper Room Amnesia
Pope Francis just concluded what is being billed as an “Apostolic Journey” when in truth…
Novus Ordo “Smells and Bells”
My conservative Catholic friends love them some “smells and bells” in the Mass of Paul…
USCCB Blog: Defending the indefensible
I recently stumbled upon a post at the USCCB Blog by Fr. Ronald Roberson, CSP,…
The conservative Catholic blindfold
In a recent article at CatholicCulture.org, Phil Lawler highlights a review of Cardinal Walter Kasper’s,…