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Habemus Papam! We Have a New Pope! Argentinian Cardinal Bergoglio – Pope Francis

Thanks be to God! Doesn’t he look like Pope Pius II?

The Papal Conclave Has Begun – What Can Be More Exciting?

My first Papal Enclave! Nuff said! Watch it Live Here: What a beautiful thing it is to hold on to one’s beautiful traditions. My heart swells with joy while watching the Cardinals of my beloved Holy Roman Catholic Church file in, while traditional Latin chants and songs are sung in the background. I cannot wait [...]

The Pope is Resigning at the End of February 2013 – First Pope to Resign in 600 Years!

From Rorate Caeli Dear Brothers,  I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an [...]

What Have We Learned from the 2012 Presidential Election?

LifeNews.com posted a Pew analysis based on exit polls. The Pew Analysis found the following: “Black Protestants also voted overwhelmingly for Obama (95%). At the other end of the political spectrum, nearly eight-in-ten white evangelical Protestants voted for Romney (79%), compared with 20% who backed Obama. Romney received as much support from evangelical voters as [...]

Peace in the Midst of the Storm – Hurricane Sandy

As Hurricane Sandy appears, people who live in the Northeast are torn between feeling anxious and feeling skeptical. We wonder if Hurricane Sandy is really going to be as bad as the newscasters say. For those who had damage from Hurricane Irene last year, there is more of a feeling of impending doom. As human [...]

“Laudamus Te” – New Periodical for the Traditional Latin Mass

Cardinal Dolan’s Beautiful Prayer for Life after Obama’s Speech

A beautiful prayer by Cardinal Dolan where he doesn’t mince words. Did you notice how quite a few of the democrats had their heads bowed and arms raised in prayer? I hope that the prayers for life penetrated deeply.

Neil Armstrong, First Man to Walk on the Moon Dies

Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, died today from complications of heart surgery. He was 82. amily Statement “Neil was our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Neil Armstrong was also a reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job. He served his Nation proudly, as [...]

Al Smith Dinner a Scandal? Cardinal Dolan Defends Himself

“Some have told me the invitation is a scandal. That charge weighs on me, as it would on any person of faith, but especially a pastor, who longs to give good example, never bad. So, I apologize if I have given such scandal. I suppose it’s a case of prudential judgment: would I give more [...]

It Pays to Be Patient – At Last! The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer Are Finally Recognized

I’ve been a little behind in my Catholic blog reading but a seminarian shared this wonderful news with me. As posted on the Transalpine Redemptorists site: Official Statement from the Congregation of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer On this festive solemnity of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God body and soul [...]