The Anti-Modernist

November 25, 2010, is Thanksgiving in the United States, and because of that, my family has been discussing with me the upcoming celebration. (Yes, I am writing from Singapore, but I am originally from the United States and my family still lives there.) Me being me, I can never leave anything alone. I tend to reflect on things and Thanksgiving is no exception, but as pondered, I became saddened because Thanksgiving should not be one day a year, but everyday. Now, I know that what I am about to write does not apply to everyone, as there are many who keep their lives focused on God at all times, but there exists quite a number of people who do not see the contradiction in their holiday celebration. Thanksgiving...who are we thanking? The answer should be God, but how do we show our thanks to God? By loving him with our ever part of our being, with all our heart, might and soul, by consecrating every action; however, many people wander through life keeping God as a secondary considera

Today has been a crazy day to say the least. I fell asleep last night listening to BBC on my radio and was awakened about 3am, and to my surprise I hear words saying referring to the Pope changing his stance on condoms. I of course got up out of bed and began checking the internet, and the secular media was sure enough posting the same thing over and over again; rather, I should say the same errors. Now, it should be noted that there are many who are far more experienced than I am discussing the current issue, and they have done a great job explaining things, but in case anyone is confused it should be noted that NOTHING HAS CHANGED. The Church's teachings on contraception have not been altered at all. To help clarify this issue, I am posting a few articles that would help a confused Catholic understand what was really said by the Pope and not be taken in by the misinformation of the secular media. Pope Benedict XVI discusses condoms and the spread of HIV (The Catholic Worl

Since coming to Singapore, I have encountered many interesting things. One of the biggest surprises to me in 2005, was the vitality of the parishes and the proper use of altar servers. I found it quite empowering and it was energizing to me; however, I also encountered many things I considered modernistic and atrocious; the worst of it was the berating of the rosary by a priest. Still, I am constantly amazed by the many parish priests who strive to strengthen their parishes by encouraging pious practices. There is often a struggle in the Church between those who hold the Mass as what it is, the highest form of prayer in the whole Church, and those who only see it as a passing moment. While it may be said that we cannot determine the interior disposition of a person's heart by their dress and actions, there is something that can be said for forethought of action. What I mean by this is that we can give precedence to our attendance of Mass and put it above all else that is to be do