Catholic Church

January 24, 2018

Why Doesn’t Liberation Theology Apply to the People of Iran?

By William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine - Liberation theology, which was out of favor under John Paul II and Benedict XVI, seems to have made a comeback under Pope Francis. Francis has rehabilitated several liberation theologians and even appointed some to advisory positions. Meanwhile, high ranking prelates in the Middle East support Palestinian efforts to liberate themselves from the supposedly oppressive rule of Israel.

January 24, 2018

U.S. Bishops Ask US Gov’t to ‘Fully Fund’ Agency That Gives Millions to Planned Parenthood

By Michael Hichborn, Lepanto Institute - The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) have once again written to Congress requesting “robust funding” for two agencies deeply committed to the promotion and distribution of contraception, one of which provides millions of dollars to Planned Parenthood.

January 24, 2018

Fr. Mark Goring: Traditional Mass? (Video)

Fr. Mark Goring, Companions of the Cross, Catholic Charismatic Center, Director

January 23, 2018

An Examination of Conscience Using New Testament Figures

By Allison Low, Catholic Stand - When we perform an examination of conscience, it is common to use the Ten Commandments as a guide for reflection (as seen here, here and here). But it can also be helpful to meditate on some categories of sins the Church describes: the seven capital sins – or called the ‘seven deadly sins’ – (pride, envy, avarice, acedia, anger, lust and gluttony), the six sins against the Holy Spirit