Jeanie Hannaman

August 4, 2018

Homily by Fr. John De Celles On Living “In a Manner Worthy of the Call You Have Received”

Homily by Fr. John De Celles - In the last few weeks we’ve heard in the news that the former Archbishop of Washington, one of the most powerful Cardinals of the Church, Theodore McCarrick, has been accused of such failures —terrible crimes and reprehensible grave sins. Although the Pope suspended him from public ministry until the investigations are concluded, McCarrick has publicly denied all accusations. But more and more have come out. After years of hiding the stories and accusation—and evidence—the media has finally started to report what they have known for years, and lay out names, dates and documents.

August 4, 2018

Ben Shapiro: ‘Socialism Violates Three of the Ten Commandments’

By Emilie Cochran.CNSNews - Socialism, a leftwing ideology that calls for government ownership and control of the economy and civil society violates at least three of the Ten Commandments, said Ben Shapiro… “Socialism violates three of the Ten Commandments… Idolatry, because you’re not supposed to worship government, you’re supposed to worship God.”.. “It violates the prescription against theft, because socialism is indeed theft even if you vote for the theft.”… “And it violates the prescription against jealousy -- you’re not supposed to envy your neighbor, you’re not supposed to covet your neighbor’s property,” said Shapiro. “That’s what socialism is about.”

August 4, 2018

Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek: Weathering the Storm – “Lord Save, Us!”

By Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek, The Catholic Thing - Many people write asking: What are we supposed to do amidst all the turmoil in the Church and the world at the moment? Fr. Vaverek provides a no-nonsense, bracing answer below. Please also look at this homily by Fr. John C. DeCelles, one of the best responses we’ve seen to the McCarrick case and the several problems it has raised for people in the pews. – Robert Royal

August 4, 2018

Fr. Mike Schmitz: For Those Without a Clear Vocation (Video)

By Fr. Mike Schmitz , Ascension Presents - If you feel like you’re up life’s creek without a clear vocation, it's important to remember that there's only one goal worth pursuing, and that is to become a saint. But how do we do that? Fr. Mike lays out some straightforward guidelines on how to get there. Living virtuously, praying more, and actually making a decision when the time comes are some pieces of advice he offers to those who are struggling to find their calling in life.