• The 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki: The air was electric with a holy silence, all Nagasaki dumb with grief, as the parade of martyrs marched past toward the hilltop where their crosses waited. The Galleon, the Tyrant and the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki
• Bishop of Jackson explains how Catholic education influenced Mississippi: “I believe the Catholic school tradition has served a lot of students and families through the generations, going back to the 19th century.” Bishop: Omicron won’t force Jackson Diocese to go back to pandemic precautions.
• Churchgoers in southwestern Australia stunned after a police officer stopped Mass to check if parishioners were wearing masks. “Five people were found to not be wearing masks, one of which had an exemption while the four others were made to put them on.” Community furore after police stop St Bernadette’s Glendalough church service to check masks.
• Many grandees of the Catholic Church in Europe are falling in with the Rainbow Reich. “First Things founder Fr. Richard John Neuhaus often observed that where orthodoxy becomes optional, orthodoxy will soon be prohibited.” Catholic Chaplaincy for the Rainbow Reich.
• Neil Young doesn’t seem like much of a freedom fighter anymore: “Why would Neil Young, who shouted down the establishment way back when, take the establishment’s side now and try to use his leverage to silence Joe Rogan?” Neil Young and the 60s Cancel Culture That Continues to Haunt Us
• Churches can help the foster care system, if the government would let them: “Perhaps the one bright spot in the world of child welfare has been the innovative programs offered by churches and other faith-based organizations.” Is the Foster Care System Racist?
• The truck convoy is spreading: “Following the lead of Canadian truckers in Ottawa, a growing number of trucker-inspired protests appear to be gaining momentum worldwide—with groups forming in the Netherlands, Austria, the United States, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.” Freedom convoy protests are spreading throughout the world as truckers fight against mandates
• Why isn’t the Department of Justice doing anything about all the recent church vandalism? There have been at least 120 instances of church vandalism since May 2020, an alarming increase from prior years. Catholic group condemns DOJ priorities amid uptick in vandalism against churches
• The Black Catholics who have a place in American History: “The history of the black Catholic community is just as important for the history of the Catholic Church in the United States.” History of Black Catholics
• A silly (perhaps foolish) lesson about ethnicities gets a Catholic teacher fired: “A Chicago Catholic school has fired a history teacher after she repeatedly used a racial slur for Black people during a class discussion on sports team names and in a meeting with administrators.” Catholic high school teacher fired after using racial slur
• Virtue proves stronger than tyranny in this story of a life saved: “All three narrowly escaped the grim reaper. Dedication to truth, courage, and loyalty proved essential.” Escaping the grim reaper – A tale of three courageous Catholics
• We can revive sacred music. It’s been done before: Pius XI’s pontificate was fruitful for sacred music, especially Italian. He wanted to perfect the work of his predecessors. The pope of Christ the King and the sacred music revival
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