Today we celebrate the Solemnity of all Saints, the day we commemorate the members of the Church Triumphant, all of those who have gone before us in living for Christ and who know live happily with Him forever in heaven. Let us ask for their intercession as we strive to follow in their footsteps on … Continue reading Litany of The Saints—Via Catholicism Pure & Simple
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Pope St. John Paul II: Champion of the Rosary
Pope St. John Paul II, whose feast we celebrate today, is the only saint I, and probably a lot of other people, can remember from actually living during our lifetime. This makes us relate to him more and can make us feel like we knew him, even though most of us probably didn’t, at least … Continue reading Pope St. John Paul II: Champion of the Rosary
What Exorcists Say About Cancel Culture and Forgiveness—Via Catholicism Pure & Simple
“This outpouring of mercy cannot penetrate our hearts as long as we have not forgiven those who have trespassed against us.” (CCC 2840) House Speaker…What Exorcists Say About Cancel Culture and Forgiveness This article from Catholicism Pure & Simple explains perfectly the effect of cancel culture and failing to forgive those who have said controversial … Continue reading What Exorcists Say About Cancel Culture and Forgiveness—Via Catholicism Pure & Simple
October: Month of the Holy Rosary
October is the month dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary and the 7th of this month is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, which marks the Christians’ miraculous victory at the Battle of Lepanto through the intercession of the Virgin Mary by the recitation of the rosary. The rosary is an exceedingly powerful … Continue reading October: Month of the Holy Rosary
A New Traditional Catholic College: The Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum (College of the Holy Angels)
The Collegium. This is the building where the students as well as the faculty live. About a month ago, my parents and I went to Maryland to attend the opening of the Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum, a new traditional Catholic college where my brother is a professor as well as academic dean. It is a college … Continue reading A New Traditional Catholic College: The Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum (College of the Holy Angels)
The Feast of the Exaltation (or Triumph) of the Holy Cross: Happy Easter! (sort of)
Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi; quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee; because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world. Happy Easter! On this feast, we celebrate the exaltation of the instrument of our salvation. It was exalted on Easter Sunday just as … Continue reading The Feast of the Exaltation (or Triumph) of the Holy Cross: Happy Easter! (sort of)
September: The Month for Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. Let us ask for Her intercession in learning to unite our own trials and sufferings with those of Christ during His Passion. This is a great article from Catholic Restoration describing the history of this devotion. “September Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows Since the 16th century Catholic piety … Continue reading September: The Month for Our Lady of Sorrows
August Devotion: The Immaculate Heart of Mary
The following post is from Catholic Restoration. Let us entreat the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Her intercession and protection. Today is also the feast day of St. John Eudes, who was instrumental in spreading the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Let us ask for his intercession in drawing closer to our Blessed … Continue reading August Devotion: The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, one of the major epiphanies of the Lord and His majesty. Just as the birth of Christ was an epiphany for the three Wise Men, so the Transfiguration was an epiphany of their Master's true nature and divinity for Peter, James, and John. Why those … Continue reading Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”: Reacting to Pope Francis’s Motu Proprio
Last Friday, Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio restricting the use of the Tridentine Latin Mass, which undid the good of Pope Emeritus Benedict’s Summorum Pontificum. Now, bishops must approve the use of this form of the Mass, new traditional parishes that celebrate the Extraordinary Form cannot be formed, and if the bishop does … Continue reading “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”: Reacting to Pope Francis’s Motu Proprio