Feb

20

275TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF GEORGE WASHINGTON

February 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great Pillars of human happiness-these firmest props of the duties of Men and citizens.”
~ George Washington’s Farewell Address, 19 September 1796  [...]

Feb

20

Tuesday of Quinquagesima Week

February 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

by Dom Prosper Guéranger, O.S.B.
The fundamental rule of Christian life is, as almost every page of the Gospel tells us, that we should live out of the world, separate ourselves from the world, hate the world. The world is that ungodly land which Abraham, our sublime model, is commanded by God to quit. It is [...]

Feb

20

The Feast of Saint Peter Damian

February 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
TO THE CAMALDOLESE ORDER
FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT PETER DAMIAN
To Rev. Fr Guido Innocenzo Gargano, Superior of the Monastery of San Gregorio al Celio
Today’s Feast of St Peter Damian offers me the pleasant opportunity to address a cordial greeting to all the members of the worthy Camaldolese Order, as well [...]

Feb

20

Shocking words about the ordained priesthood

February 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

 From California Catholic Daily—Cardinal Roger Mahony words are to say the least, disturbing if not from the very pits itself…..
No priest that has a love for the Catholic Church and for the sanctity of the priesthood would utter such blasphemies about God’s love…. Our Lady of Good Success prophesized that there would be a great [...]