Abstinence from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent (for those 14 and older) is required by Church law. Also, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are fast days: those between the ages of 18 and 59 should eat less, meaning, … Continue reading →

On February 18th, Pope Benedict created 22 new Cardinals.  It is a great honor for the men chosen, for their dioceses, for the countries of origin and for the entire Church.  These 22 new Cardinals will join a select group … Continue reading →

There is a great article on Forbes by Charles Kadlec: “The Audacity of Power: President Obama Vs. The Catholic Church” My highlights are in BOLD and comments in RED I’ll highlight a few points, but be sure to read the … Continue reading →

Delores Hart was willing to give up her life as an actress to become a bride of Christ.  Would that our young people would be so generous today.

Don’t we all get a lift when we pray the Pater Noster?  We’ll here is another way to get a lift with the Paternoster. Really, I’m not kidding.  It’ss an elevator in Dartford, England.  The lift was built in 1884. … Continue reading →

In the years following the Second Vatican Council, the Church in America and, throughout the world had taken a very soft position on every issue.  It was not that we changed our teaching, or did not believe in the teachings … Continue reading →

Here is a video response to the video, “I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus”.  Great work Fr. Pontifex!

The center of every priests life should be the Blessed Sacrament. “A Catholic chaplain aboard the sinking Costa Concordia rushed to consume the Eucharist in an attempt to protect it as the cruise liner began to sink on Friday night. … Continue reading →

Rocky Mountain Express film is totally awesome.  The film takes you on a magical journey with the Canadian Pacific Railway’s #2816 over the Canadian Rockies.  Not only do you get great shots of 2816, but the scenery across Canada is … Continue reading →

Did you ever wonder how they change the candles on the main altar at St. Peter’s? How to move one of those big candle stands must be a task in itself. On my recent trip to Rome, I got the … Continue reading →