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Splintering: The SSPX Dilemma
May 17, 2012 2:13 PM Splintering: The SSPX Dilemma By Dr. Jeff Mirus
Let me say again that I hope the reconciliation of the Society of St. Pius X to the Church is swift and complete. Sadly, however, current information suggests there is real danger of a split within the organization if SSPX head Bernard...
Is the New York Times protecting dissident Catholic priests?
May 16, 2012 5:30 PM Is the New York Times protecting dissident Catholic priests? By Phil Lawler
The perceptive religion reporter Terry Mattingly noticed something that had escaped me, in a New York Times story about religious attitudes toward same-sex marriage. The Times reported: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that...
The City Gates
May 18, 2012 Georgetown, Sebelius, and the LA Times: who's stifling debate now? By Phil Lawler
Are the editors of the Los Angeles Times misinforming their readers intentionally? Or are they really too stupid to make simple distinctions? In an editorial with the grossly misleading title “Silencing Kathleen Sebelius,” the Times...
Key Insights
May 18, 2012 Creativity in the Service of Truth
They say “truth will out”. But if it only “outs” in the next life, we are not going to get high marks for overcoming the obstacles to it here and now. This calls attention to a creative initiative in the battle for...
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Catholic World News: Today's Top Stories
- Noted author announces canonical lawsuit against Georgetown
- Pope lauds US bishops' work for immigration reform
- Vatican cardinal examines relations between the Church and Jews
- Austrian cardinal says disciplinary action possible against dissident priests
- Few priests attend meeting to support Cardinal Brady
- British ambassador praises Vatican bank’s steps to address money laundering
- Serbian Orthodox will not invite Pope to major ecumenical celebration
- See more headlines! (News homepage)
Easter: May 18th
Optional Memorial of St. John I, pope and martyr
John I was elected Pope in 523. The Arian King Theodoric sent him as his ambassador to Emperor Justin in Constantinople. On John I's return, he was captured by the king, who was displeased at the outcome of the embassy, and cast him into... MoreIncludes prayers, readings, family activities and recipes for the day.
In Depth Analysis
May 16, 2012 The Natural Law and Sex By Dr. Jeff Mirus
Let’s suppose you want to construct an effective case for confining sexual relations to lifelong marriage between one man and one woman, in which each marital act is open to both life and love. You might turn directly...
