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Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman { Over the years I have, from time to time, posted here on Abyssum.org posts in which I remind my readers of the fact that in the Fourth Century, according to Blessed John Henry Newman, … Continue reading →

REFLECTIONS ON DIVINE MERCY AND JUSTICE by Raymond Cardinal Burke CATHOLIC ACTION FOR FAITH AND FAMILY 01 April 16 Part 1 Recently, Pope Francis published a book-length interview which is being distributed in six languages in more than 80 countries … Continue reading →

The Silver Lining in the Supreme Court’s Rejection of Texas Health and Safety Standards for Abortion Providers 08/06/2016 at 9:19 PM Posted by Mary Anne Hackett By Denise M. Burke, August 4, 2016 Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Whole … Continue reading →

Liberty Leading the Charge Storming the Barricade at the Bastille by Delacroix Does French Culture Have a Future? by Pierre Manent 8 . 1 . 16 FIRST THINGS This interview of Pierre Manent, former director of studies at the École … Continue reading →

Fidelity that is too creative becomes infidelity With regard to the contribution from Rodrigo Guerra López in “L’Osservatore Romano” of July 23, 2016 by Jaroslaw Merecki http://www.chiesa I must say that the text by my friend Professor Rodrigo Guerra has … Continue reading →

Campaigns & Elections The Trumplosion Begins Noah Rothman / Aug. 3, 2016 AP Photo/Jae C. Hong COMMENTARY MAGAZINE 03 August 16 . . In most electoral campaigns that go sour, a kind panic-driven fission doesn’t achieve critical mass until the mid-to-late autumn. … Continue reading →

  AUGUST 3, 2016 Tolerating Terror FR. GEORGE W. RUTLER The slaying of Father Jacques Hamel at the altar of the church of Saint Etienne-de Rouvray in Normandy should be the envy of every priest: to die at Mass, the holiest … Continue reading →

Vice President Biden Verified account ‏@VP Proud to marry Brian and Joe at my house. Couldn’t be happier, two longtime White House staffers, two great guys. August 3, 2016 Some canonical thoughts VP Biden’s recent deed by Edward Peters, JCD IN … Continue reading →

Our National Treasure: The USS Constitution under sail. { A loose cannon on the deck of a man-of-war sailing ship in turbulent seas is truly a dangerous thing. As it rolls around on the pitching deck it becomes even more … Continue reading →