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One of the attractions of Boston is the Freedom Trail, that glorious walk that connects key sites of Beantown’s Revolutionary War heritage. I once had as a guide a delightful Boston Irishman with a touch of blarney and no end to his satirical observations. But, of course, he never posed those observations as fact. No,…
“Do you have any weapons on you?” the officer asked. “No, officer,” I replied with assurance. We were on a side street in a residential neighborhood. On the main adjacent thoroughfare, cars edged nervously past as the lights from the squad car threw off red and blue reflections into the intersection, letting all bystanders know…
You know the story of Esther during the Babylonian Exile. Wicked Haman plotted to get the King to kill all the Jews. Esther foiled his plan and instead the Jews were able to slay their enemies. You know the story of Job. He was a righteous man whom Satan tormented with God’s permission to test…
In a new interview, the Roman Pontiff has elaborated on the synodal dream of Cardinal Martini, taking place now in Rome. But before we get to that, we should be fair and say that he also said a few good things: We were all unexperienced young people once, and sometimes young boys and girls hold…
“When Communism comes again everything will happen.” The author responded: “What do you mean by comes again?” “Yes, when it newly comes again,” [Conchita] replied. “Does that mean that Communism will go away before that?” “I don’t know,” she said in reply, “the Blessed Virgin simply said ‘when Communism comes again’.” —Garabandal – Der Zeigefinger Gottes (Garabandal – The Finger…
As the battle over passing an amendment enshrining abortion rights into the Ohio Constitution escalates, the pro-abortion side has enlisted Catholics and their most sacred images in an effort to pretend that the Church has suddenly become an ally in the war against the unborn. The latest video advertisement from the pro-choice side tries to…
Whoopi Goldberg is rich and famous. Her estimated worth is $90 million. Currently, she is making roughly $13 million per annum. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Her debut as moderator and co-host of the TV program The View drew an audience of…
There is one very striking feature about the letters of St. Ignatius, which, like a thread running through the entire correspondence, stitches everything together. And that is the sense of solidarity, both profound and heartfelt, expressed by those who, at no little risk to themselves, have come to see him along the way, whether to…
I think most Catholics realize that we live in troubled times, both in the world and in the Church. It seems as if the troubles are increasing exponentially, and the latest news out of Rome and the Middle East only fuel more anxiety. It’s enough to make one wonder where is God in all of…
Brendan Kelly is on the move. He passed away ten years ago, but he is on the move. To remind you, Brendan Kelly was a boy with Down syndrome who suffered with leukemia throughout his short 16-year life. He was a holy boy, a mystic who suffered greatly, died young, and brought many people to…
