Martyr, Archbishop of Canterbury, born at London, 21 December, 1118 (?); died at Canterbury, 29 December, 1170. St. Thomas was born of parents who, coming from Normandy, had settled in England some years previously. No reliance can be placed upon the legend that his mother was a Saracen. In after li...

Via Catholic Exchange Part I Recently, the Catholic League complained when a University of Central Florida student walked out of Mass with the Host and held it hostage for several days. In response to this, a professor named P.Z. Myers, who teaches at the University of Minnesota – Morris, wrote a ...

"We do after all possess a vague empirical concept of Christian mysticism : the religious experiences of the Saints, all that they experienced of closeness to God, of higher impulses, of visions, inspirations, of the consciousness of being under the special and personal guidance of the Holy Spirit, ...

1. To desire ardently to increase in the love of Jesus Christ. 2. Often to make acts of love towards Jesus Christ. Immediately on waking, and before going to sleep, to make an act of love, seeking always to unite your own will to the will of Jesus Christ. 3. Often to meditate on His Passion. 4. Alwa...

Folks, how was it that the recently freed Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt left her unjust captivity with her head held high, serene, unbeaten, and dignified? Because of the Lord! Because of Our Lady's protection! Because of her life of constant prayer! Surrounded by men who "fight for freedom" a...

Father Nicolas Schwizer What is needed for the Christian faith to take deep roots in a person and for it to stay strong and healthy? The experts tell us that three forces must cooperate so that a person may reach faith and in addition grow and mature in it: God, the person himself/herself, and the C...

Folks, have you heard of the "Canadian Human Rights Commission"? How about the provincial "human rights tribunals" These are special courts body purportedly charged with investigating complaints of human rights violations against protected classes but these protected classes don't seem to include in...

Folks, there are "theologians" out there who see no discrepancy, no contradiction, between homosexual activity and Christian living. Those who quote them are taking the easy way out, looking for an exculpatory absolution, and that's their free choice. However, what is not for them to choose is their...

Folks, I continue this information offensive by sharing with you these links to 1997 series on Homosexuality was published in L'Osservatore Romano, the semi-official newspaper of the Holy See, and currently hosted at EWTN: 1.  Homosexuality in the context of Christian Anthropology 2.  Homo...

Folks, on the eve of Pope Benedict XVI to the USA, a poll conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) found that more than eight of out of ten Catholics are satisfied with the leadership of Pope Benedict XVI, according to a poll of Catholic adults in the United States. More...