The Anti-Modernist

How can anyone not love this man? Thank God for Cardinal Arinze! Now, if only those so-called 'catholic' politicians would listen to his words.

Homosexuality continues to be debated in public domain, especially as it pertains to marriage, and this is not surprising considering that homosexual marriage was recently deemed legal in my home Archdiocese of New York. I have found that this topic is often one that evokes feelings from both sides, pro-homosexual and pro-traditional marriage, and it is an issue that I have thought long and hard about, and the passage of the recent bill has not come as a surprise to me. In my opinion, it was only a matter of time before such legislation would be passed, not because it is a civil right or because it is proper, but because God has slowly been removed from center of marriages and that marriage continues to be relegated to the state of a mere civil contract as opposed to a Sacrament. Once God is removed from any equation, it is only natural that subjective truth instead of objective truth will come forward and peek its head and from that one will discover ever type of relativist...

I had just finished doing my morning prayers and started doing my morning reading and came across this entry on the SOLT webpage I am deeply saddened at the news of my brother priest Fr Corapi  which I thought was very beautiful and insightful entry. Please take a moment and give it a read. It will be worth your time.

Fr. Corapi has issued a response to the press release given by SOLT on July 7th. Regardless of whether one believes Fr. Corapi has committed the acts he is accused of or not, please remember to pray for him and for all who have been hurt or negatively influenced by recent events. We all must remember to turn to God in times of trial and tribulation or when persecuted, and this instance is no exception.  I would strongly encourage people who are concerned to offer many prayers, especially the rosary in this difficult time and to participate in Eucharistic Adoration and The Holy Mass. We all must remember not to be polarized during this time of trial, but must ensure that we remain united in the Church and trust in Our Lord. Taken from Fr. Corapi's Blog: The Black Sheep Dog I am going to answer in a simple, straight forward way what seem to me the main elements of the action taken against me by the Diocese of Corpus Christi and the  Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy...

In the last two days, there has been so much talk about Fr. Corapi that it is enough to make my head spin. I have been going to many different blog sites, news sites, and Catholic sites to see what has been said, as well as talking to family and friends. Sadly, there have been many comments that have been somewhat uncharitable and there have been many who have been negatively effected by this experience and have come to question the faith and the message that was preached by Fr. Corapi. Writing this, it should be known that Fr. Corapi has been a pillar of strength to me. During my return to the Catholic Church, the boldness of his messages appealed to me and gave me the moral courage and conviction to help me stand up and be Catholic in a society that often stands against and attacks the teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Fr. Corapi's preaching style was one that truly appealed to me and I shared it with others, but what stands out to me the most was his impact on my brother...

I saw this an wanted to share. It is truly wonderful to see so many standing up to protect the lives of the innocent, especially the most vulnerable. This is simply beautiful!!!

Last night, I sat praying before going to bed and as I went through my prayers, I happened to look upon " Quam Singulari " again, and it struck me straight in my heart. As I read, this particular statement jumped off the page at me: "From all this it is clear that the age of discretion for receiving Holy Communion is that at which the child knows the difference between the Eucharistic Bread and ordinary, material bread, and can therefore approach the altar with proper devotion. Perfect knowledge of the things of faith, therefore, is not required, for an elementary knowledge suffices-some knowledge (aliqua cognitio); similarly full use of reason is not required, for a certain beginning of the use of reason, that is, some use of reason (aliqualis usus rationis) suffices." Beautifully written, the statement explains that knowledge need not be perfect, but that the child should have an understanding that the Eucharist is not ordinary bread, and should be...

Protecting the innocent in society, especially the most vulnerable is a duty that all Christians have. However, there are many adversities and questions that can arise when defending life which can dissuade one from taking a stand. It is partly for this reason The Society of St. Gianna has put together " The Life Workshop ". From the Society of St. Gianna blog: ‘The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion…  Because if a mother can kill her own child – what is left for me to kill you and you kill me – there is nothing between.’ — Bl. Teresa of Calcutta The Society of St Gianna presents to you…  The Life Workshop ! Date/Time:  9 Aug (Tue, National Day), 10:30am to 5:30pm Venue:  FMM House, 49 Holland Road Recommended Age:  17-30 Registration Fee:  $10 (inclusive of lunch) What is it all about? The Life Workshop  is a one-day seminar that aims to provide a Catholic perspective on abortion and the life of the unborn, especially ...