Perspective from Persecution
Today, September 16, is the feast of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian, two friends from the early Church...
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Tag: persecution
Whom do I persecute?
“When we hurt someone in the Body of Christ, we hurt Christ.” Today’s Gospel is perhaps one of the greatest stories of all time—a story whose power may be overlooked because it has become so familiar. The Conversion...
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St. Cyprian and Perspective from Persecution
September 16 is the feast of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian, two friends from the early Church who...
Read MoreEncountering the Word — Matthew 10:16-23
A Daily Quote From Sacred Scripture “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their...
Read MoreDaily Catholic Quote from Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
“I expect to die in bed, my successor will die in prison and his successor will die a martyr in the public square. His successor will pick up the shards of a ruined society and slowly help rebuild civilization, as the church has...
Read MoreEncountering the Word — Mark 13:13
“…and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.” (Mark 13:13) March 25 is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord If you liked this scripture verse, please share it...
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In The Not Too Distant Future…
A conversation in the not too distant future… “Who was the man in the black suit sitting...
Read MoreDaily Catholic Quote from St. Thomas Aquinas
“The Church has ever proved indestructible. Her persecutors have failed to destroy her; in fact, it was during times of persecution that the Church grew more and more; while the persecutors themselves, and those whom the...
Read MoreFourth of July will be Different this Year
I am not very proud to admit that over the years I have taken the 4th of July, or should I say the real meaning of this national holiday, for granted over the years. To me, the date has been more about another way and another...
Read MoreDaily Catholic Quiz – National Religion
Question: What was the the first nation to make Christianity its state religion? Answer here or on Facebook. Also, you are encouraged to suggest future questions. Please help us in our mission to assist readers to integrate...
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Fr. Barron – A Persecuted Church and Its Heroes
Well, a recent survey should give Christians around the world an uplift because… Watch and...
Read MoreThe Courage to Combat Violence Done in the Name of Islam
Halloween proved to be particularly ghastly for Syrian Catholics in Baghdad as they went to Church for the Sunday afternoon Mass. During the Eucharistic Celebration at Our Lady of Deliverance Cathedral, as these Christians were...
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