Special Articles posted by Fr Tom
Article from the National Catholic Reporter: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/equality-act-alert Either we are going to fight for our religious liberty and freedom of speech — and ultimately, freedom of thought — or they will be taken from us. There is legislation in Congress, which may be voted on as early as this week, that should alarm you if … [Read more…]
Archbishop Naumann’s interview comes just weeks after Biden became the second Catholic to serve as U.S. president, with administration officials making a point to emphasize his Mass attendance. President Joe Biden’s long self-presentation as a devout Catholic contradicts his strong political stands backing abortion. For Archbishop Joseph Naumann, this means Biden needs to acknowledge this, … [Read more…]
LENTEN REGULATIONS Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season in which the faithful are called to reflect on the Paschal Mystery more intentionally. It is a time of spiritual renewal and to examine one’s relationship with God and others more carefully. It is also a time in which catechumens prepare to receive the … [Read more…]
Lent is a time to fast from certain things and to feast on others. It is a season in which we should: Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in them. Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify. Fast from anger; feast on patience. Fast from worry; … [Read more…]
By Andrea Picciotti-Bayer Andrea Picciotti-Bayer is a legal analyst for EWTN News. “The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church’s life, for in it Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by this sacrifice he pours … [Read more…]
https://www.ncregister.com/news/catholic-bishops-defend-federal-paycheck-loan-participation Article from the National Catholic Register: The federal loan program is a $669-billion initiative that allows entities to obtain low-interest loans that can be forgiven if the money goes mostly to cover payroll expenses, and to keep people employed who are in danger of losing their jobs. WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops on Friday … [Read more…]
By Lauretta Brown Lauretta Brown is the Register’s Washington-based staff writer. WASHINGTON — On his first day in office, President Joseph Biden set the tone for his administration’s actions on the transgender issue with an executive order barring discrimination based on gender identity. It was followed shortly by an order allowing those seeking a change … [Read more…]
By Fr. David Rocks, O.P. The Tradition tells us of the seven sorrows of Our Blessed Lady, and on this feast day we mark the first of those; the prophecy of Simeon. What a journey it has been for Mary! Having responded to the God Who Speaks with her fiat, her Yes, she has given birth … [Read more…]
US Bishops Urge President Biden to Reject Abortion Rights After ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Statement The bishops’ conference’s Jan. 22 response emphasized Church teaching on abortion and said Catholics cannot support abortion. Their statement also emphasized politicians’ responsibilities to reject a right to abortion. CNANationJanuary 23, 2021 President Joe Biden’s statement backing legal abortion on the anniversary of Roe v. … [Read more…]
By Saint Maximus of Turin (420 A.D.) The Gospel tells us that the Lord went to the Jordan River to be baptized and that he wished to consecrate himself in the river by signs from heaven. Reason demands that this feast of the Lord’s baptism, which I think could be called the feast of his … [Read more…]