Many people have heard the story of the former Communist Party leader Bella Dodd deployed “over 1000 communist agents” into American seminaries to infiltrate the Church. But if you read Bella Dodd’s autobiography, she makes no mention of it. So who exactly was Bella Dodd and how do we know she did this?
Catholic & Christianity
Range of Catholic teaching and presentations e.g. Catholic Presentations, Catholic Teaching, Conversion Stories, Eucharistic Miracles, Prayers, and Vocation Stories.
Joy for the Brokenhearted
Friends, today is Gaudete Sunday. It is a command to rejoice, for Jesus has made us rich through his entrance into poverty. We are reminded both by Pope Francis and the Gospel reading that we must reach out to those on the periphery, suffering from poverty—whether economic, political, or existential—just as Christ has done for us.
What Did Mary Do for Advent?
In this introductory video, you will meet the hosts, Fr. Mark Toups, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and Fr. Josh Johnson as they share their own encounters with Mary and the effect she has had on their lives. This video will put you in the frame of mind to see Advent through Mary’s eyes as you wait with her for the birth of her son, Jesus.
Naming What We All Know
Friends, Advent is when we reflect upon the arrival of our Savior who came to ransom his people. We cannot think to ourselves, “I’m basically fine, spiritually.” Rather, we must be penitent; we must remember our lonely captivity. This liturgical season is about shaping softened hearts, making them ready for our coming King.
Fr. Peter Sabbath: A Jewish Convert Who Became A Catholic Priest
Father Peter was raised in the large and tight-knit Jewish community of Montreal, Canada. As a young man Father Peter attend Woodstock, after dropping out of Boston University. He found his way to Berkeley and studied Zen Buddhism. A friend invited him to a Cistercian Abbey in Canada, where he was impressed by the chanting and quiet. He received the gift of faith in Jesus through the liturgy while attending a Mass. Father Peter is now a priest of the Archdiocese of Montreal.
Do Not Commit Adultery
Today we’ll take a look at what Thomas Aquinas has to say about the commandment, “do not commit adultery.” Matthew 5:27. I’ll also give 5 reasons that our Lord’s words do NOT mean the Eucharist is metaphorical.
Are feminists being hoist on their own petards?
Journalist Suzanne Moore says she was “betrayed and bullied for saying that women should not be silenced”, quitting her long-time job at The Guardian newspaperafter writing an article in March this year reiterating her view that “women are women”, that sex is a biological fact…
Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine: Does it Use Fetal Cell Lines?
Pfizer has announced a new COVID-19 vaccine with 90% efficiency – but were fetal cell lines involved? Joseph Meaney, Ph.D., president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, answers our questions.
Divine Mercy & Suicide
Source: Fr. Mark Goring via YouTube Fr. Mark Goring discusses the complexities of belief surrounding the difficult issue of suicide, and gives hope to those who have known victims of suicide, from the teachings of St. Faustina. SUBSCRIBE – click link below to receive Fr. Mark’s daily videos by email. […]
Hypocritical Christians
Source: Brian Holdsworth via YouTube Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: https://pauljernberg.com Spanish translations by Vélez Translations, https://www.veleztranslations.com I was recently watching a rock and roll documentary about a band that had short lived success in the early […]
The Unholy Trinity and Your Body After Death
Source: St. Paul Center via YouTube Dr. John Bergsma, author of “Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls”, reflects on the mass readings for November 25, 2020. If you have any further questions about this or any topic, feel free to leave them in the comment section below! Revelation 15:1-4Psalm 98Luke […]
St. Teresa of Avila – Interior Castle (Audiobook)
Source: Optivox via YouTubeDuration: 7:27:39 hours. “While I was beseeching Our Lord to-day that He would speak through me, since I could find nothing to say and had no idea how to begin to carry out the obligation laid upon me by obedience, a thought occurred to me which I […]