Corpus Christi is the grand and solemn liturgical feast in praise of the Blessed Sacrament. Inspired by Saint Juliana of Mont Cornillon (1193–1258), it originated in the Middle Ages. Pope Urban IV approved it with the Bull Transiturus of September 8, 1264, and asked Saint Thomas Aquinas to compose its liturgical office. Hence, we owe to Saint … Read more
A few days after his inauguration, Joe Biden made a radical yet largely unnoticed declaration on Twitter: “Let’s be clear: Transgender equality is the civil rights issue of our time. There is no room for compromise when it comes to basic human rights.” We are living in what CNN called our “transgender moment.” “Transgenderism”—the “T” … Read more
If shoppers have an unlimited opportunity to shoplift, the outcome is not difficult to predict. The shoplifters will prosper, and the shops will close. Elementary students could figure out the simple negative mathematical calculations needed to reach such a conclusion. Unfortunately, elementary students do not govern California. Seven years ago, social justice warriors put together … Read more
On April 14, 2021, members of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) answered the call for reinforcements from a conservative college student in Alabama. With a van loaded with enthusiastic volunteers, they drove to the Auburn University to oppose “homosexual marriage” and promote God’s marriage between one man and … Read more
In the “woke” world, nothing trumps the impossible quest to change one’s sex. Two recent events highlight this tragic conclusion. The first case concerns a prisoner’s transfer in the California penal system. He “identifies” as a woman and will soon transfer to a women’s prison. The second incident comes from free-lance family defender Elizabeth Johnston. … Read more
Just over a month since the first alleged same-sex “marriage” in Argentina was celebrated by a Salesian priest—a scandal which indirectly had an impact on Pope Francis—the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith outlawed ceremonies to bless same-sex “unions.” And the Pope accomplished this in the form of a response to a dubium. As … Read more
Language is a powerful weapon in the hands of the media. Words and expressions convey ideas that reflect a culture, morality and worldview. Liberal media have long used their position of power to change language and impose their distorted worldview upon America. As part of its orientation to writers, the Associated Press (AP) regularly tweets … Read more
We used to have a sense of shame that influenced our behavior. Reflecting upon a vile word or deed might cause shame to rise up in us. When admonished for wearing something revealing or improper, it could trigger a movement of shame. Betraying faith, family or principles were once considered shameful acts to be avoided … Read more
In this age of secularism, when political life is separate from religious life, it is commendable that a United States President presents himself as a practicing Catholic and publicly participates in the Church’s sacraments. However, President Biden’s Catholicism is sui generis. He does not follow Catholic doctrine and morals concerning procured abortion and homosexual sin. … Read more
Argentine Catholics set an example for the world by fighting hard against the legalization of abortion. They had no support from the Argentine pope, however. His leftist agenda does not include such concerns. Silence in the Face of Abortion in Argentina Pope Francis’s silence during the fight against legalizing abortion in Argentina was shocking. Free … Read more
