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!!!! On August 15, 1950 I went to the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome to participate in the Mass to be celebrated there by Pope Pius XII. I awaited the Pope’s arrival at the Basilica in … Continue reading →

!!!! Pope Francis receives the delegation from the World Lutheran Federation   GENEVA/VATICAN CITY VATICAN CITY RADIO 25 January 2016 [ Emphasis and {Commentary} in red type by Abyssum ] The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Catholic Church will … Continue reading →

!!!! This is a photograph of Pope Paul VI taken at his corornation at the beginning of his Pontificate in 1963.  I was privileged to accompany Archbishop Carroll to the Pope’s coronation and to meet him the next day.  He … Continue reading →

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!!!! Saint Joan of Arc captured by enemy soldiers. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished by charliej373 By Charlie Johnston [ Emphasis and {commentary} in red type by Abyssum ] I am furious today. I just read that a Harris {County}, Texas Grand Jury … Continue reading →

!!!!     II. The Beauty and Vocation of the Human Person in Christ “Behold, you desire true sincerity; and secretly you teach me wisdom.” (Ps 51:8) From the beginning of creation, God’s beautiful plan for human love was inscribed … Continue reading →

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!!!!       I. Introduction “A clean heart create for me, God” (Ps 51:12) As pastors of the Catholic Church, we offer this statement to give a word of hope and healing to those who have been harmed by … Continue reading →

!!!! The Way to Stop Trump Ross Douthat JAN. 23, 2016 THE NEW YORK TIMES   THIS is, of course, a pointless column. The Republican presidential race is over, as you may have heard. Donald Trump has the nomination wrapped … Continue reading →