Note from the Assistant Managing Editor:
Our reflection this week is from Thomas A Kempis' The Imitation of Christ, and has the rhythm of the Prayer of St. Francis. "Bear with others, and they will bear with you; excuse others, and you, too, will be excused. Have compassion on the sinner, and compassion will be yours. Comfort the mournful, and you will be comforted by one in joy. Raise one who has fallen, and by the help of God you, too, shall be raised up..."
"Today's hostility toward those who support Catholic teaching should concern every practicing Catholic — and anyone who values the First Amendment. If attacks on belief are an acceptable standard by which to impugn judicial nominees today, then tomorrow they'll be used on the rest of us who uphold the teachings of our faith." Archbishop Charles Chaput writes about the far-reaching consequences of the attacks on belief we are seeing play out in judicial nominee hearings, particularly in the case of Amy Coney Barrett. See "When the dogma lives loudly."
The last piece I'd like to bring to your attention is "On Cultural Marxism" by Rev. Joseph Koterski. It's a long read, but worth every word (and Whittaker Chambers fans will love the ribbon of Witness woven throughout!). "Where classical marxism focused on capitalist economics and championed class warfare between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie, cultural marxism has broadened its perspective to champion the cause of various 'oppressed minorities' in their struggle against 'majorities' and 'privileged' groups that are deemed their 'oppressors.'"
Happy feast of St. Faustina! - Meaghen Gonzalez |
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"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell
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Seeing Clearly - Venerable Thomas à Kempis - The Imitation of Christ
Since we are all called by this one God, redeemed by one price, and imbued by the one Spirit, let us then endeavor to love and serve one another.
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When the dogma lives loudly - The Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. - First Things
When Sen. Dianne Feinstein grilled federal circuit court nominee — and now Supreme Court nominee — Amy Coney Barrett three years ago, she fretted that "the dogma lives loudly within you. And that's of concern."
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On Cultural Marxism - Father Joseph W. Koterski, S.J. - Fellowship of Catholic Scholars Quarterly
Why do so many people — not only academics but well-meaning people in general, and in a curious way, so many religious — not see marxism as problematic?
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Proof of the Resurrection - Peter Kreeft - from Fundamentals of the Faith
If Jesus did not really rise from the dead who started the Resurrection myth and why? What profit did the liars get out of their lie?
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Sorry, Liar. You ain't God - Father George W. Rutler - From the Pastor
One cannot imagine a pink and white baby cherub in a state of neglected dress having to say, "Fear not."
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Editorials of Interest
The providential demise of the Papal States - CWR
Civil governance of a considerable territory by a clerical caste had, over time, proven an obstacle to Catholicism's evangelical, catechetical, and sanctifying missions.
Padre Pio and the Wounds of Christ - CWR
The witness of the stigmatists gives us palpable reminders of that fact and challenges us to live accordingly, stigmatists that we are.
Religious Freedom Is On Your Ballot - NC Register
Now is the time for us to stand up for the place of full-throated Catholic belief in public life and the valuable contributions of people of faith to society.
PragerU: Never Apologize to the Mob - YouTube
What once was the start of healthy debate is now just as often a catalyst for personal and professional destruction. "The mob" is out to cancel anyone who crosses it. Paris Dennard describes the problem and offers a solution.
I Want To Burden My Loved Ones - First Things
To live or to die? When the time comes, Gilbert Meilaender wants his fate in his family's hands, not his own.
St. John Henry Cardinal Newman and St. Justin Martyr, pray for us |
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