Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Last Testament: In His Own Words by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Last Testament: In His Own Words by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: John Clark reviews the new book-length interview, just released in English, and he discovers a gem: the incredible story of a magnificent man. #catholicfaith #death #jesus

Diocese of Rochester mass attendance continues to fall

Down almost 40% in the past ten years.
Collections are down and bills are up.
Priests and Deacons are reaching retirement age.
More pastoral planning is on the way.
More consolidations and closings are on the horizon.
Source:  oprp.dor.org


Thursday, November 17, 2016

Pope Francis shaping a College of Cardinals that is less European

Pope Francis shaping a College of Cardinals that is less European: Only three of the 13 voting members of the newest cardinal-designates (those younger than 80) are from Europe.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Trump and Clinton to party in modern Babylon

Win or lose, the party will last all night for both candidates.  In New York City.
Location, location, location.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Fully Christian: The Coming Storm and How to Prepare

Fully Christian: The Coming Storm and How to Prepare: Ludolf Backhuysen - Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee A storm is approaching. We've been watching it build on the horizon f...

Priest blames Italy quakes on gay civil unions, undeterred by Vatican’s scolding

Priest blames Italy quakes on gay civil unions, undeterred by Vatican’s scolding: A priest in Italy has refused to backtrack from his claim that the country’s recent earthquakes were punishment for civil unions between gay couples despite criticism from the Vatican’s top cleric.

Sunday, October 30, 2016

How Jack Chick (Ironically) Brought Me To Catholicism

How Jack Chick (Ironically) Brought Me To Catholicism: Jack Chick is responsible for cultivating deliberate falsehoods and blaspheming Christ’s Church via his Chick Tracts. But it is one of those very tracts that helped nudge me along my conversion, and so it seems fitting that I offer prayers and a Mass for the repose of his soul. May he rest in the peace of our merciful Eucharistic Lord.

Saturday, October 29, 2016

The Jesus Prayer: An Eastern Prayer for Western Hearts

The Jesus Prayer: An Eastern Prayer for Western Hearts: The Jesus Prayer is a simple way to bring us into unceasing contact with Jesus in unity with our Eastern Christian brothers and sisters. As Christians we are about devotion not division.

The 7 deadly sins election


Thursday, October 27, 2016

The Consumer-Driven Church - Crisis Magazine

The Consumer-Driven Church - Crisis Magazine: A recent survey (August 2016) by the Pew Research Center reveals that American churches have produced a generation of spiritual consumers who want little more from their religious community than a good pulpiteer, a satisfying worship service, and a congregation filled with nice, friendly members. Researching the habits of U.S. Christians, Pew found that nearly …

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Our chastisement


Happy Birthday!

Rev. James Brady Callan (center) 69 years old.  Former Roman Catholic priest and 'founder' of Spiritus Christi.

I wonder if Spiritus has a 401k retirement plan?

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Sunday, October 16, 2016

John Piper Says Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Should Quit the Race

John Piper Says Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Should Quit the Race

Cairo bishop urges Church to be ready for martyrdom

Cairo bishop urges Church to be ready for martyrdom: A senior Anglican archbishop from the Global South called for the Church to be “ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of Christ” in the face of persecution, restrictions, terrorism, and violence carried out in the name of religion.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Pakistan, India could slip into nuclear war, warns top expert

Pakistan, India could slip into nuclear war, warns top expert: WASHINGTON (APP) - An expert on Pakistan and India and a prominent political scientist has warned that the two countries could skid into a nuclear war that would be disastrous for them, the New York T



Both Clinton and Trump said "huh?"  Just joking.  I think.


Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Prelates Are Backing Cdl. Sarah's Request to Face God

Prelates Are Backing Cdl. Sarah's Request to Face God: Cdl. Burke, Bp. Gracida, Bp. Morlino, Bp. Rey fully support turning east with the people
Not exactly a strong movement but brick by brick...

Monday, September 5, 2016

Words of Wisdom

Patron saint of the Diocese of Rochester.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Cardinal Sarah reiterates ad orientem comments and urges priests to carry out 'liturgical examination of conscience'

Cardinal Sarah reiterates ad orientem comments and urges priests to carry out 'liturgical examination of conscience'

NPR: Clinton Rape Claims Are Nasty 'Old News,' But Catholic Priest Abuse Charges Never Age

NPR: Clinton Rape Claims Are Nasty 'Old News,' But Catholic Priest Abuse Charges Never Age: “It's important to say right up front that this isn't a story about pedophile priests,” began the NPR reporter on Wednesday night....in a story with the online headline “Catholic Church Groups Fight Bills To Revive Old Sex Abuse Cases.” Some legislators want to put in a 'grace period' for new sex-abuse lawsuits outside the statute of limitations. The people who call their show All Things Considered didn’t consider this: Can we open the statute of limitations on rape allegations for Juanita Broaddrick to sue Bill Clinton? Would that seem fair?

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Just a coincidence?

The first reading for today comes from Genesis which tells the story of Sodom and Gomorrah.
How fitting, as we are in between political conventions in the United States this Sunday!

Monday, July 4, 2016

Well said!

Cardinal Napier @CardinalNapier
@ntoniom72 Thank God I live in Africa, where we base our faith on the Scriptures & Church Teaching, & not on every papal interview!
 
Source: Twitter

BIRTH CONTROL AND THE CLOSING OF CATHOLIC CHURCHES

BIRTH CONTROL AND THE CLOSING OF CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity to sell school, move | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity to sell school, move | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information

St. Bernard's used to be on this campus years ago.  It was after the Seminary on Lake Ave. closed.
St. Bernard's can currently be found on French Rd., near the SSJ Motherhouse and Nazareth College, in Pittsford NY.

www.stbernards.edu

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Russell Moore: Trump, Clinton both represent 'reality TV moral sewage'

Russell Moore: Trump, Clinton both represent 'reality TV moral sewage': Now, Moore said, "we have a Republican party that seems ready not only to surrender on the culture wars but to join the other side".



We're in deep trouble!

Lady Gaga to Catholic critic: 'We're not just celebrities, we're humans'

Lady Gaga to Catholic critic: 'We're not just celebrities, we're humans': Lady Gaga has responded to a Catholic blogger who insinuated she is a hypocrite for sharing her Christian faith while living an 'obscene life'.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

St Florian

St Florian: The St. Florian commemorated in the Roman Martyrology on May 4th, was an officer of the Roman army, who occupied a high administrative post in Noricum, now part of Austria, and who suffered death for the Faith in the days of Diocletian. His legendary “Acts” state that he gave himself up at Lorch to the …




Sunday, April 10, 2016

“Papal” Biographer: Schism with Benedict XVI as Antipope Possible | NOVUS ORDO WATCH

“Papal” Biographer: Schism with Benedict XVI as Antipope Possible | NOVUS ORDO WATCH

Not going to happen.  Wishful thinking on the part of the pre Vatican II traditionalists who seem to break away from each other more than you hear about.

Friday, April 8, 2016

Is America Becoming a Pagan Kingdom?

Is America Becoming a Pagan Kingdom?: Is America Becoming a Pagan Kingdom, Will Our Return to Ancient Ideas Doom USA, Gay Marriage, Command economy, morals, anti-science, nature worship, polytheism, property rights, one government,

Jonathan Cahn: ‘Follow Baal and go to hell’

Jonathan Cahn: ‘Follow Baal and go to hell’

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

‘Temple of Baal’ to go up in New York, London

‘Temple of Baal’ to go up in New York, London

America 1956 vs. America 2016

America 1956 vs. America 2016

Supervolcano Underneath Yellowstone National Park Can Wipe Out Half of the US If It Erupts

Supervolcano Underneath Yellowstone National Park Can Wipe Out Half of the US If It Erupts: Beneath its beauty, there is a supervolcano underneath the Yellow Stone National Park and experts said it can wipe out half of the U.S. if it erupts. Studies differ as to when the eruption will take place, but one thing is for sure: it can cause millions of deaths and massive destruction.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

When Lady Day Falls on Good Friday  - Crisis Magazine

When Lady Day Falls on Good Friday  - Crisis Magazine: Sad and rejoiced she’s seen at once, and seen At almost fifty and at scarce fifteen; At once a Son is promised her, and gone; Gabriel gives Christ to her, He her to John… ∼ John Donne, Upon The Annunciation and Passion Falling Upon One Day (March 25, 1608) There is a charming and instructive tradition …

Saturday, April 2, 2016

The Divine Mercy Image: A Heavenly Sign - ATX Catholic

The Divine Mercy Image: A Heavenly Sign - ATX Catholic: Throughout history, Christians have always had a heavenly sign to lead them. Seventeen hundred years ago, the Emperor Constantine’s insignia was the Sign of the Cross from a heavenly sign in the sky, which put a stop to the persecution and martyrdom of Christians. Five hundred years ago the heavenly sign was the image of... [Read More]

Friday, April 1, 2016

Divine Mercy: “I Desire to Heal”

Divine Mercy: “I Desire to Heal”: In light of the glory of Easter, the Church’s greatest Feast, we journey toward the grand finale, the Octave of Easter known as Divine Mercy Sunday. If that were not enough, this present Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy adds weight to the promise of extravagant grace. Our faithful Lord will do His part to open …

Sunday, February 21, 2016

BIG C CATHOLICS: The Most Consequential, Church Approved Apparition...

BIG C CATHOLICS: The Most Consequential, Church Approved Apparition...: The two most consequential apparitions in the twentieth century were the appearance of our Lady to the children at Fatima and that of our ...

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Former Pastors Report Lack of Support Led to Abandoning Pastorate

Former Pastors Report Lack of Support Led to Abandoning Pastorate: No sabbatical. No help with counseling. No clear picture of what’s expected. Hundreds of former senior pastors say these were the crucial elements missing from the final churches they led before qu…

Protestant survey but could be applied to the Catholic Church as well.

Satan’s Twin Terror: Mary and The Eucharist

Satan’s Twin Terror: Mary and The Eucharist