Everyone is familiar with the gospel narrative of Christ entering triumphantly into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Less familiar, perhaps, is why the palm was used and why it was later adopted in Christian usage. The article below explains. Palm in Christian Symbolism In pre-Christian times the palm was regarded as a symbol of victory (Aulus … Read more
This article shows the true richness of the Church in commemorating our Lord’s triumphant Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, reflected in the various customs and traditions of each country. Imitating the crowd that strew the streets with palms and olive branches, different peoples use what means they have on hand, making many colorful variations … Read more
There was a time, decades ago when the world was divided between those who were online and offline. Rich people could afford the shiny new gadgets that connected them with everyone. Poor people were left in an analog wasteland on the other side of the digital divide. Social justice warriors of the time demanded internet … Read more
For the last eight years, Benedictine College has held its Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization on its campus in Atchison, Kansas. The event attracted about 300 scholars, students and concerned Catholics on March 29-30, 2019. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Technology and the Human Person.” John Horvat II, author of Return to … Read more
Many young people who espouse socialism never actually define it, much less examine it. Some might wonder where these youth got these strange ideas. The answer is that it reflects the ideology of modern education, which focuses on developing opinions, rather than teaching facts. This educational mindset comes from John Dewey, often referred to as … Read more
The latest in Lenten devotions may not mention sin, penance or personal sanctification. A disturbing trend among liberal Catholics is taking a turn toward a form of earth worship. The emphasis of this program is not Catholic or even Christian. There is little mention of God’s love, redemption, or protection for humanity. Unfortunately, some Catholics … Read more
Victory over Houston’s “Drag Queen Storytime” is at hand. The series has been canceled for the remainder of the year. The program, which subjects young toddlers to story hours by men dressed as women, took place in Houston’s Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library. It was supposed to move less than one mile away in at Kindred Church, … Read more
An authentic piety penetrates every recess of our souls, naturally stirring our most intimate emotions. Piety, however, is far more than feelings. It arises deep within ourselves from our knowledge of the truths that govern an interior life formed in accord with the Faith. To be sure, these life-giving truths are often acquired through diligent … Read more
Modern pedagogy — that is, the pedagogical, psychological, and psychiatric schools of the ’60s — advocated that parents never say “no” to their children. These pedagogues taught that prohibiting a child from anything from sucking his thumb to attending bad movies would cause a negative traumatic experience. In May of 1968 the Sorbonne Revolution launched … Read more
After the 2016 elections, many tried to explain what happened. Some theories are not convincing since they seem to hide a darker reality of which we dare not speak. Others appear a bit too simplified to explain what we experience in daily life. To start the process of understanding our crisis, we need a clear vision. … Read more
