Father Benedict Groeschel. Credit: EWTN. This is my fond memory of Fr. Groeschel. He was a mensch. via Fr. Benedict Groeschel passes away at 81 :: EWTN News. Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, author, former EWTN host, and one of the founders of the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, passed away at 11:00 p.m. … Continue reading
The movie “Left Behind”–Catholic View
via Archdiocese of Washington The movie “Left Behind” opens today. And while, in a secular culture dismissive of any consequences for unbelief, we can rejoice in any salutary reminders, it is unfortunate that the reminder is riddled with questionable theology and dubious biblical interpreation. In certain (but not all) Protestant circles, and especially among the … Continue reading
Soul in Flight in Search of Peace
Here is a poem written by my mother: Soul in Flight in Search of Peace Father, dear, in search of Thee, My soul has wandered over land and sea, And when I could not find You there, I climbed the stars and celestial spheres. Hither and yonder, I looked about, But the angels told … Continue reading
Crusade Myths | Thomas F. Madden
…”During the Middle Ages you could not find a Christian in Europe who did not believe that the Crusades were an act of highest good. Even the Muslims respected the ideals of the Crusades and the piety of the men who fought them. But that all changed with the Protestant Reformation. For Martin Luther, who … Continue reading
Video purportedly shows ISIS beheading of British hostage Alan Henning | Fox News
An Internet video released Friday purportedly shows an Islamic State fighter beheading captured British aid worker Alan Henning and threatening another American captive in the fourth such killing carried out by the extremist group, according to The Associated Press. The video mirrored other beheading videos shot by the Islamic State group, which now holds territory … Continue reading
