Monthly Archives: August 2010

Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. (Ps 119:97) Psalm 119 should be required reading for anyone who proclaims the importance of their Catholic faith, while disobeying any number of Church teachings. Pervasive relativism, … Continue reading →

Today we celebrate the memorial of St. Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church. Considered by many to be the most prolific Catholic writer and teacher, his writings have helped Catholics for thousands of years. Looking at his early life, … Continue reading →

Today, we celebrate the feast of St. Bartholomew, one of the 12 Apostles. Also known as Nathaniel, he was one of the twelve men chosen by Christ to lead His Church. Tradition has it that St. Bartholomew preached the Faith … Continue reading →

In today?s gospel (Lk 13:22-30), Jesus proclaims some harsh words. In response to the question of how many will be saved, the Lord replies ?Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you will seek to enter … Continue reading →

The above quote has been attributed to St. Pius X, whose memorial the Church celebrates today. One of ten children, he was born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835 in a small town in Northern Italy. Ordained to the priesthood in … Continue reading →

We hear a lot these days about Catholics whose “conscience” allows them to disobey any number of Church teachings. Unfortunately, this is a very dangerous position which is totally unsupported by the teaching of the Church. Here’s my latest article … Continue reading →