Catholic Church

By John-Henry Westen, LifeSiteNews - Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, is called “America’s Bishop” by many, and with good reason. He’s one of the only voices from the hierarchy to fight the eminent cultural ills of our time, going out and leading the laity in prayer against the culture of death... “We don’t need to have a discussion, in my opinion, about things where we have the answer,” Strickland maintains.

Father Raymond J. de Souza, EWTN News - (Bishop Hubbard's) retirement years were marked by shame and scandal. He admitted to covering up sexual abuse cases, had multiple allegations of sexual abuse made against him — which he vigorously denied — and asked to be laicized last year so that he could marry. The Vatican denied his petition for laicization... (he) then announced on Aug. 1 that he had attempted marriage in a civil ceremony to Jennifer Barrie... That meant an automatic suspension from priestly ministry. He died less than three weeks later... What then to say about such a man? There are three main options.

By Fr. Joseph M. Esper, Catholic Exchange - Remember that God is with you. When St. Catherine of Siena was going through a long period of spiritual dryness and temptation, she cried out, “Where have You been, Lord? I have been having terrible thoughts and feelings.” She heard God answer her, “Catherine, I have been in your heart all this time. It was I who was giving you courage and strength to keep going each day!” God was with Catherine all the time — and, if you’re truly searching for Him, He will be with you.