Special Articles posted by Fr Tom
Christ forgives sin though His Bride the Church From a sermon by Blessed Isaac of Stella, abbot Blessed Isaac of Stella was born 1100 and died in 1169. He was a French monk, philosopher, theologian, and writer of the 12th century The prerogative of receiving the confession of sin and the power to forgive sin … [Read more…]
From: The National Catholic Register By John M. Grondelski But who do you say I am?” It’s the central question of the Gospel for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. It’s the central question of the Gospel, period. If you look at the Gospel of Mark, it’s right there in Chapter 8, smack dab in the literal … [Read more…]
Bishops will lead major Rosary rallies for a day and crusades for a month by Joseph Pronechen Bishops and Laity Launch August Rosary Rallies vs. Virus and Evil as the Dioceses in Colorado, Kansas and Wisconsin gird for prayer. Bishops will lead major Rosary rallies for a day and crusades for a month to call … [Read more…]
An indication of the universality of Mary comes from the pen of the Protestant novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne: “I have always envied the Catholics that sweet, sacred, Virgin Mother who stands between them and God, mediating somewhat His overwhelming splendor, but permitting His love to be bestowed upon the worshipper more understandably through the medium of … [Read more…]
Archbishop Carlson is one of a small but increasing number of Catholic bishops and Catholic leaders in the U.S. who have issued statements on gender ideology. Taken from: Catholic News Agency LOUIS, Mo. — Christ draws close with love and compassion, as well as a challenge, for people who experience discord between their gender identity and … [Read more…]
Michael’s Miracle: Healthy and Happy at 5 Years Old, Thanks to Father McGivney The parents of a Tennessee boy’s healing of a fatal condition while in utero discuss their passage from near despair to a miracle attributed to the founder of the Knights of Columbus by Roxanne King in the National Catholic Register Five-year-old Michael … [Read more…]
By Kathryn Lopez Posted: Jul 25, 2020 12:01 AM in Townhall.com I’m no fan of cancel culture, which seems to me to be shrill, suffocating and unforgiving. At the same time, Planned Parenthood in New York is distancing itself from its co-founder, Margaret Sanger, removing her name from one of their health centers in lower … [Read more…]
Carlo Acutis ‘Always Lived in the Presence of God’ Those who knew the soon-to-be ‘blessed’ recall the sanctity of the young man who loved computers and Jesus by Sabrina Arena Ferrisi and taken from the National Catholic Register Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who died in 2006, used to love to say, “All of us … [Read more…]
Catholic Medical Professionals Can Be Punished for Following Their Consciences By Mary Rose Short published on June 23, 2020 in the National Catholic Register A pair of cases in Oregon highlights a problem that persists over conscience rights, even at Catholic hospitals, despite recent efforts by the federal government to enhance protections for such health-care … [Read more…]
Father’s Day Thoughts You’ll Never Find in a Greeting Card By Joseph Pronechen Father’s Day, like Mother’s Day, should be celebrated every day, not just once a year. While a greeting card is thoughtful, and the sentiment might be right or maybe very short on real thought and meaning, standout members of our Church have … [Read more…]