Two new Doctors of the Church

On Sunday the Pope declared two new doctors of the Church.  German Benedictine nun St. Hildegard of Bingen and St. John of Avila.  For more details and a history of Church Doctors, please see the article below from New Liturgical Movement.  https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2012/10/the-doctors-of-church-in-liturgy.html

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Chapel Veil Story

Today’s article is the story of a woman who came to realize the beauty of the Chapel Veil.  See the link below.   https://fideetliteris.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/i-love-my-chapel-veil/

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Commentary on Latin Mass

On this Thanksgiving Monday; I have found a video that has commentary on the Latin Mass from Fraternitas Sacerdotalis Sancti Petri (Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter)

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Fr. Blazek (Readings and Homily October 5th, 2012)

A reading from the book of Job and the Holy Gospel according to Luke.  Father speaks about wisdom of Job, the goodness of the Lord, a reflection of the Gospel, his ministry in Peru, the rejection of Church teaching, and Scott Hahns conversion.  

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Are You Sure You Know What I Mean?

Language

Back in the mid-1960s, Bob Dylan was a tough guy to interview. Once, a reporter asked him, “Do you care about people?” Dylan replied, “Yes, but we all have our own definitions of those words, ‘care,’ ‘people.’”

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Questions and Answers about Hell

Below is an article written by Rev. Francis J. Ripley.  Outlined in this article are some basic questions and answers regarding hell for those who are curious.  And Yes as Catholics we still believe in Hell. https://etverbumdirectory.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/hell-questions-and-answers-by-very-rev.html

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The Butler did it in the Study!

For those who don’t know, there was a Scandal recenly in the Vatican, in which the Butler stole private documents from Pope Benedict and gave them to the media.  New information has come to light recently, please read the article below. www.townhall.com/news/world/2012/09/28/did_the_butler_do_it_a_qa_on_the_vatican_trial/

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The Avengers and Classical Theism

Todays gem comes from Edward Feser.  He reflects on the recent movie Avengers, and it’s references to gods and God.  The ‘gods’ in Avengers are not the same thing as God.  God transcends the universe while many pagan religions see gods or ‘god’ as living within the universe.  Based on the works of Saint Thomas…

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