Monthly Archives: February 2015

Go read the rest here.  His conclusions: Cardinal Pell is not only sorting out the Vatican’s finances at an extraordinary pace; he’s also upsetting all the right people – sleek monsignori who exchange back-handers and morsels of poisonous gossip as they … Continue reading →

This is from a remarkable speech by the Catholic chaplain to Cambridge University Mgr. Mark Langham to the Ordinariate Plenary Feb. 12  posted on Mark Lambert’s blog, with my emphases: Catholics need certainty. Our whole sacramental system is predicated on … Continue reading →

Heh heh heh.  The Society of Canadian Catholic Bloggers (SCCB) has broken the story:   Ypsilanti, United States – SCCB has recently come across a document that, because of recent instances of mail fraud in the Vatican City State, had been … Continue reading →

I deeply regret that Father Tom Rosica sent a legal letter to Toronto blogger David Domet, who blogs at Vox Cantoris, threatening a lawsuit.  I hope he does not follow through and I hope he lets David Domet know he is … Continue reading →

Dismal picture from the UK in an article at the Catholic Herald: Here are some not so fun facts about Catholicism in contemporary Britain: 1) Two out of every five cradle Catholics now no longer identify as Catholic; 2) A … Continue reading →

I see signs things are going to get far worse before they get better.  Lots to pray about this Lent.  Please join me in praying that a spirit of reconciliation, forgiveness and mutual respect despite differences will  prevail.  Robert Royal, … Continue reading →

Just read Pope Francis’ Ash Wednesday homily today and Pope Benedict’s from 2013.  Amazing how many similar notes they stressed.  Here is a translation of Pope Francis’ homily via Vatican Radio with my emphases: (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis delivered the … Continue reading →

A beautiful message, now posted on his blog. An excerpt: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: For years Catholics have been asking each other as Lent approaches: What are you doing for Lent?  What are you giving up? This year, … Continue reading →

Fr. Ray Blake writes: Ashes, for Ash Wednesday are supposed to made out of the palms which were carried in procession last Palm Sunday. The symbolism is earthly glory turned to dust and ashes: Palm Sunday – Good Friday. There … Continue reading →

I received an email in the very wee hours of this morning from a priest friend who seldom if ever emails me out of the blue. I opened it up before beginning my morning prayer.  So glad I did.  Such … Continue reading →