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Black and white illustration of Alice in Wonderland characters: Alice, a Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter. Text reads "They're all crazy!!! Surely You're Mad! Everyone Here is Mad!!!"

2017: but “Post-truth” Began with Abortion, is Consequence of Hardon’s Neopaganism

Fantasyland is not just an insult anymore — it’s real. And people live there and force the rest of us there, too. When I was a kid, I remember getting burned by a childhood insult many times…. If I said, “I love carrots and peas”, then quickly someone else would say “oh yeah, then why don’t you marry…

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A cardinal in red vestments and rosary looks through a large rifle scope, assisted by another man. They are in an indoor setting with aviation posters on the wall.

Last Chance for a Tax Deduction in 2016

You’ll be happy when tax time rolls around that you acted today. Don’t let today pass along and forget to make your donation for 2016! Donations have been coming in today because it’s the last day to it and get your deduction for 2016. Join the others who weren’t too late by donating below. Don’t let this…

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Cover of "The Bellarmine Forum" magazine, Fall 2016 issue. Features the word "Mercy" in ornate script on aged parchment, with a red border. The text reads "Living the Call to Mercy," emphasizing Catholic themes of compassion and mercy."

Expires this weekend! FULTON SHEEN on Mercy

Enjoy reading this excerpt from Fulton Sheen from Issue 3 of the Bellarmine Forum Magazine. But hurry! This preview expires Dec 31! The Magazine includes this article!

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An elderly bearded man in a red robe holding an open book with Greek text, "ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ ΔΑ ΜΑΘΗΟΥ," and a younger figure with a red banner in the background. Gold, earthy tones, religious iconography."

For the Love of St. John

“God is love” 1 John 4:8 Today, we celebrate the feast of St. John the Evangelist. He is the “Beloved Disciple,” the son of Zebedee, brother of James, who was allowed to rest on the breast of Jesus during the Last Supper. St. John is the author of the Fourth Gospel, 3 Letters, and the Book of…

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A sketch of a mantelpiece with various religious items, including statues, candles, and stockings. The scene is in black and white with some shading for depth. Text on the mantelpiece reads "Blessed is the house" and "Merry Christmas."

Why we need 12 Days of Christmas and How the Catholic Bishops Robbed us of Them

Many in America tell us God has no place in the public sphere. Especially Jesus. Nativity scenes are forbidden on Government property, unless it’s one of a hundred different displays. Christmas is preceded by months of advertising. The “you need this” advertising of vehicles and jewelry now began soon after Halloween.  Christmas is secularized.  To top…

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A nativity scene featuring Mary in brown and blue, an angel with wings, Joseph in purple holding a staff, and baby Jesus in a manger. Surrounding figures include animals like an ox and donkey.

Ladies and Gentleman: Start your Christmas Novena Today!

Your challenge, should you accept it:  Try completing this simple novena.  It will change your outlook on Christmas and inspire good meditation on the Nativity of Our Lord.  His birth in humble means.  The trials Mary and Joseph faced to make it happen.  The circumstances of not even being welcome.  All of the Old Testament…

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Black and white illustration of Jesus in a robe facing a Roman soldier, with text "PONTIVS PILATUS" above. Crowd and buildings in the background. Catholic Passion theme."

Elections: Screaming for Barabbas?

I was aghast at some of the irrational mental gymnastics I’ve seen tossed about in the name of Catholic thinking about this election. For instance, Simcha Fisher, who writes for Catholics, is propounding that she voted for Hillary Clinton. Coverage of this has occurred elsewhere in social media, and you can read a pretty good analysis at blog Mahound’s…

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Sexistentialism: Isn’t Life About Something More than Copulation?

The New Era of Sexistentialism Equating happiness with sex and sexual experiences is on the rise. Expressing sexuality through social media is growing.  This is because of the increased overuse and dependence on technology and entertainment.  As a result, more people are sexistentialists.  Sexistentialism is, basically, men and women who actively seek self-worth and value through sexuality. To understand this phenomena we…

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Thanksgiving Day text with a religious theme. A list of five gratitude prompts, each ending with "let us give thanks to the Lord." The text is in black on a white background."

And They Can’t Figure Out Why People Don’t Go to Mass

Among all the other things Mass is meant to be, it certainly stands out that it is meant for us, as the people of God, His children, to worship Him together. A priest and friend from an unknown parish, in an unknown American location sent this photo of a booklet found in the sacristy. These are…

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Book cover titled "God in America" by Walter J. Ciszek, S.J., with a photo of the author, a Catholic priest in clerical attire. The book cover is blue and red with gold stars indicating a review rating. Text mentions themes of spiritual legacy and moral choices in prison."

Gain the Freedom to Love God Anywhere, Anytime! 5-Star Book Review: With God in America by Fr. Ciszek

Get Access to New Fr. Cizszek Writings! Gain the Freedom to Love God Anywhere, Anytime! 5-Star Book Review: With God in America!!!

If we have a living, trusting, acting faith, then we know that God is around every corner of our life, that he does indeed walk with us and talk with us and love us, so deeply, so immensely that our life for him, our dearest friend, is like a tiny flame of a match compared to the burning world. Do we act on this all day long? Don’t we often act as though God is somewhere out there in the vast, impersonal sky, too concerned with the really big things of the world to be thinking of us? Aren’t we often like the apostles in the boat, thinking they have to wake God up so that he will pay attention to us?

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