Catholic Church

By A Marian Soul, LifeSiteNews - Benedict XVI has indicated that the theology of Tyconius can assist the Church in understanding how to expose, and ultimately defeat, the evil of “false brethren” who lie hidden within her. Tyconius’ insights overlap in various ways with the message of Fatima... ‘The bishops do, under the guise of a gift of the church, what advances the will of the devil.’

By Father Jerry J. Pokorsky, Catholic World Report - “Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Mt. 10:34). The bloodshed and pain of a sword – metaphorical or literal – are unpleasant. Divine revelation evaluates and indicts every person and culture. G. K. Chesterton observes: “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” A compelling national interest includes the protection of civilization.

By Kristen Van Uden, Catholic Exchange - “Slave of the slaves, forever.” This is how St. Peter Claver, apostle to the slaves of Cartagena, signed his name upon his ordination. His life was an embodiment of Matthew 25:30, in which he proved that ministering to “the least of these” is not only a moral imperative, but a hidden treasure of graces for those with eyes to see... He joined the Jesuit order and was sent as a missionary to (Colombia)... hub of the equatorial slave trade.

By Fr. Paul John Kalchik, Church Militant - The Chicago Police Department threatened to forcibly remove me from the parish. This threat was substantiated at the time by the parish's vicar, Bp. Mark Bartosic... Before the police could follow through, my brother Andrew intervened and orchestrated my escape from Chicago. Andrew said to me, "Paul, we've got to get you out of here or you will be hauled out in handcuffs."... Since then, I've been a fugitive priest.