Persecuted Christians

JULY 16th

Press Release:
American Egyptian Coptic Christians to organize a peaceful demonstration, on July 16, 2008, in front of the White House, to protest violent attacks against Coptic Christians in Egypt
Written by Coptic organizations in the United States
Coptic Organizations in America along with activists from Egypt, the Middle East, Europe and the United states, will conduct [...]

Gay Agenda Gears Up for Election Season

Expect to see increased news coverage of gay-related events as we head into the election season.
Obama has pledged to prevent the marriage amendment. The gay lobby is anxious to convince voters that their lifestyle choice is normal, all American and only bigots would say other wise.
The Catholic left participates in this strategy. Here is an [...]

Hinge Moments in History

NOTE: Henry V & St. Crispin in SnapShots
Over the years I’ve read historians who surmise that our forebears rarely knew when they stood at the hinge of history–those key moments that made the turn for this or that direction for a people, a nation, an era.
I’m not so sure. In Shakespeare’s Henry V [...]

Europe in Anguish: Benedict XVI

Note: Please Check News Digest for links to several Euro stories.
‘Ratzinger advances steadily and inscrutably through history like a Panzer crossing enemy terrain, unflinchingly recording his Church’s losses and gradual collapse.‘

DOMENICO [...]

Sins of Omission

The readings for Mass today and yesterday were from James. Yesterday’s verses included this:
“for one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, it is a sin.” OUCH!
I’m guilty.
Then this, from the Catechism:
1868 Sin is a personal act. Moreover, we have a responsibility for the sins committed by others when [...]