A powerful statement from pro-life Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey on how the silence surrounding the House of Horrors in Philadelphia is a disservice to the country and puts other women at risk. You can also read the text… Continue Reading →

The Pope has picked his wartime Consiglieres, a group of Cardinals to advise him on how to reform the Roman Curia. In a highly significant and ground-breaking move, indicating a new, more collegial style of leadership, Pope Francis has chosen… Continue Reading →

I really don’t know much about Terence Malick’s new film “To the Wonder” but I’m going to try to see it this weekend in Philly. This scene which seems to have been released as a teaser is so Christ-soaked that… Continue Reading →

Do you remember when Harvard Divinity Professor Karen King embarrassed herself last year by claiming that a few words on a parchment of dubious source and date proved Jesus was married? Well, she is still embarrassing herself. In a speech… Continue Reading →

My kids all go to Catholic school. This is a new school and I haven’t completely made up my mind about it. I loved our parish school which was closed down last year due to lack of children. I see… Continue Reading →

Absolutely worth watching. An amazing story about an amazing man. For the full story, read this. It’s amazing. Among the dying, Capt. Emil Kapaun traded his watch for a blanket at a North Korean prison camp—and cut the blanket up… Continue Reading →

Bishops do the Church no favors when they weigh in on public policy debates outside of their competency. Perhaps the person doing the most damage in this regard is Bishop Blaire of “we are so liberal we’re bankrupt” Stockton, CA…. Continue Reading →

This stunning quote from Pope Pius X in his “Notre Charge Apostolique” in 1910 is perfect for our times: “Venerable Brethren, We must repeat with the utmost energy in these times of social and intellectual anarchy when everyone takes it… Continue Reading →