Tuesday within the Octave of Easter There is no more memorable nor anticipated Sunday for Christians than Easter Sunday. Even though Easter is so prominent, many Christians are unaware or have never been taught that the Church views the celebration not as just a day but as eight days, called the octave of Easter. Each … Continue reading God So Loved the World
Jesus is Risen Alleluia
Belief, Faith, Proclamation The Sabbath was over, and Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Salome, had the chance to properly prepare Jesus's dead body, which could not be done beforehand. These women followed the custom of washing and anointing the body before it was laid to rest forever The women knew there … Continue reading Jesus is Risen Alleluia
Holy Thursday
Today, on Holy Thursday, we remember the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood. In a time when both are under unprecedented attack, it is right and good that we remember the words and actions of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, at the Last Supper, gave us these spiritual treasures some two thousand years ago. … Continue reading Holy Thursday
The Fall of Harvard University
“Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” --Proverbs 16:18 Harvard University, once considered the epitome of higher education in America, is slowly being exposed as a fraud.It’s not just the forced resignation of former president Claudine Gay, lauded by the university as a “scholar’s scholar” who was later called out for her alleged … Continue reading The Fall of Harvard University
Excluded, Deserted, and Destroyed
Passion Sunday/ Palm Sunday As Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, crowds of people greeted him with acclaim, waving and placing palm branches before him. Palms were used in triumphal processions by Romans and Jews alike during Jesus's time. As he passed, the crowd chanted, “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who … Continue reading Excluded, Deserted, and Destroyed
The Culture of Death Claims One of Its Own
A Revered Political Scientist Gives Takes His Life for the Democratic Party’s Credo Today, a renowned democrat operative named Hal Malchow will commit assisted suicide in Switzerland. Politico magazine wrote a featured article about this, which was part eulogy, part democrat campaign strategy, and part normalization of assisted suicide. This piece has caught the ire … Continue reading The Culture of Death Claims One of Its Own
St. Joseph, the Carpenter
Feast day of St. Joseph Two Days after St. Patrick’s Day, when everyone is Irish, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although St. Joseph is one of the critical human figures of salvation, little is written about him in historical texts. … Continue reading St. Joseph, the Carpenter
The Hour Has Come
Fifth Sunday of Lent-B The synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) were written closer to the time of the Passion of Christ and give essential details about the life-saving event to its readers. In those accounts, we become familiar with the journey to Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the agony in the garden, the torture, and … Continue reading The Hour Has Come
Europe is Coming to Their Senses
United Kingdom Bans Joins Other European Countries in Banning Puberty Blockers Some sanity has returned to parts of Europe, with some countries now banning puberty blockers for children. In the last couple of weeks, the United Kingdom has been the latest to join and is prohibiting its physicians from prescribing drugs to children who claim … Continue reading Europe is Coming to Their Senses
A Prayer Answered in Real-time
Fort Worth Zookeepers Kept From Harm Christians know the bedrock of their faith is a living relationship with God through prayers. They often pray for themselves or others and ask the Lord to intercede with his mighty power. Sometimes, those prayers are answered promptly, while others are made known days or years later. Whenever the … Continue reading A Prayer Answered in Real-time