Video statement from the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Timothy M. Dolan. Last Sunday parishioners were read letters from their Bishops about the DHHS mandate. Military chaplains tried to do the same… Tell me again how obama really is a Christian, regardless of his speech or actions. And try to keep [...]

Muslim students at the Catholic University of America in D.C. called the lack of a room to pray in sans crosses a ‘violation of their human rights’ and a suit has been filed against the private institution. People have even gone so far as to say that the university is exhibiting ‘malice’ toward the muslim [...]

Christ is risen from the dead, Trampling down death by death, And upon those in the tombs Bestowing life! Opening prayer by Pope Benedict XVI at the beginning of the Way of the Cross at the Roman Coliseum: “The open book of our frail hearts…” A happy and blessed Easter to you all!

I love Sister Mary Martha! The good Sister blogs at Ask Sister Mary Martha, answering reader’s questions and dispensing helpful advice. Frequently witty and nearly always informative, she’s now a staple in my Reader. Yesterday someone inquired about Lent and the Sister didn’t fail. After writing about giving up sweets this year, she throws in [...]

Credit where credit is due: The Anchoress reports that Muslims in Egypt who had promised to act as human shields for Coptic Christians at Christmas Eve mass honored their word. Egypt’s majority Muslim population stuck to its word Thursday night. What had a been a promise of solidarity to the weary Coptic community, was honoured, [...]

Merry Christmas! Love has been born! As happens so often with her essays, I’ve been holding on to this one of Joan’s until today… re-reading, savoring again and again before finally posting it… Wishing you all a wonderful day, filled with family, friends, food and joy.

Via The Anchoress: this video is one of the best brief expositions I’ve ever seen on the theological role Mary plays in this whole pageant of salvation in which we live, and for which we seek understanding. Excellent video; if you don’t have 11 minutes now, mark it to watch later.

What an uplifting Advent season! Bishop Ricken approves Marian apparitions at Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help (December 8, 2010) — Bishop David Ricken announced today that he officially approves the Marian apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help at Champion. The announcement was made during a special Mass for the [...]

American Atheists put up this billboard in New Jersey on I495. Atheist Mr. Silverman said: “Every year, atheists get blamed for having a war on Christmas, even if we don’t do anything,” he said. “This year, we decided to give the religious right a taste of what war on Christmas looks like.” NYT Dinna bother, [...]