Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
One wonders why, but the mysterium iniquitatis may never be fully answered. An abortionist in Illinois – he seems to have been the only one willing to fulfil the ghastly deed for years – kept the bodies of over two thousand fetuses – that is, babies – in his home, his car. They will now[…]
When the mass of families in a State are without property, then those who were once citizens become virtually slaves. The more the State steps in to enforce conditions of security and sufficiency; the more it regulates wages, provides compulsory insurance, doctoring, education, and in general takes over the lives of the wage-earners, for the[…]
The law is not a “light” for you or any man to see by; the law is not an instrument of any kind. …The law is a causeway upon which, so long as he keeps to it, a citizen may walk safely (Saint Thomas More, A Man for All Seasons)
The pathetic summation of Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, says it all: The protests, clogging up the entire Canadian economy, or what’s left of it, should be allowed to continue, until a ‘peaceful resolution’ is achieved through ‘dialogue’. And for this sad squib, Prime Minister Trudeau cancelled his diplomatic trip to the Caribbean, rushing[…]
When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. (G.K. Chesterton)
A few words on the post-synodal letter on the Amazon, Querida Amazonia. ‘There is much upon which to ponder in the document, and I would recommend a read through, so please permit my pointing out a few warning signs, whatever may be intended by them. On that note, the document seems to satisfy neither conservatives or[…]
Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.” (Saint Maximilian Kolbe)
ANGELUS St Peter’s Square, Sunday, 13 February 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters, In this Sunday’s Liturgy we continue to read Jesus’ so-called “Sermon on the Mount”. It is contained in chapters 5, 6 and 7 of Matthew’s Gospel. After the Beatitudes, which are the programme of his life, Jesus proclaims the new Law, his Torah, as our[…]
Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do. (Saint Thomas Aquinas)
If you choose, you can keep the commandments, and they will save you… [God] has not commanded anyone to be wicked, and He has not given anyone permission to sin (Sir. 15:15, 20). In the Gospel of St. Matthew Our Lord is presented as the new Moses or lawgiver who explains the precepts of the[…]
