John B. Manos

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Eternal Rest: Father Benedict Groeschel – Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Today, on the Solemn feast of St. Francis, The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal report that Father Groeschel went to sleep in the Lord. October 3 is the feast of St. Francis and there is little doubt that Fr. Groeschel spent his life working to know and imitate the founder of the Franciscan rule, even in creating…

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A man in a black tuxedo with a red rose, holding a cigarette, in a dimly lit room. He appears to be in conversation with another man partially visible on the left. The scene is dramatic and intense, evoking themes of power and intrigue.

I got a guy in Heaven: Feast of the Guardian Angels

It just seems to be human nature that we all want a connection to power.  We want someone “on the inside” who can whisper in the ear of the boss and get things done for us.  Sometimes, we just need a guy that can talk to the boss and things get done. Growing up there…

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Stained glass windows depicting Archangel Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael in vibrant colors. Each figure is adorned with traditional Catholic iconography. Text reads: "ARCHANGEL SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL." Located at All Saints Church, Margaret Street London."

On the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel

A quick catechism on the existence and purpose of angels, as well as how the archangels fit into the order God created.

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Black and white illustration of Pentecost scene with Mary and apostles, dove descending from above. Apostles are gathered around Mary in a domed room, some with halos.

Ember Days – For Thanksgiving and for Priests

Today* (see note below – there’s some controversy here), this Friday, and this Saturday are days that the Church sets aside for fasting. In modern times, particularly in America, there doesn’t seem to be any fasting imposed — instead a hippy motto of “do whatever you want” prevails, and staring at your navel for a moment seems to suffice. I…

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Meanwhile, in China… Government wars against the Cross, Wreckovates

In my dining room, there is an image that came to me after I asked Our Lady for a picture of her to put in the spot where it hangs. I had no idea about Our Lady of Peking, her history of miraculous intercession in China, nor did I know that her devotions had been in…

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A wooden cross with religious icons and text celebrating "The Weapon of Peace." Features Catholic themes, including the date September 14, and phrases like "Triumph of the Cross" and a prayer. The background is blurred with warm colors, emphasizing the cross in the foreground."

A Small Act of Reparation for Offenses to God, such as Public Black Masses

Right about an hour from now, at 7 pm Central time, news has reported that the Oklahoma civic center is “sold out” for an openly satanic event. The organizer of the event claims that they wish to “deprogram people from the harmful brainwashing of Christianity.”  Specifically, they had set out to use the things reserved for…

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In the Name of Mary: Lord God, help!

Not sure about the feast of the Holy Name of Mary? Need an idea for something nice to do for you Mother Mary on this feast to her? Find out what Polish kings, Vienna, and the Pope discovered about Mary, and hear some suggestions from Fr. Hardon.

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Our Saviour Parish in NYC 2013, before renovation. Richly decorated Catholic altar with gold accents and religious icons. A woman is seen kneeling in prayer, stained glass windows visible. Text reads: "OUR SAVIOUR PARISH - NYC 2013 BEFORE WREKOVATION"."

The Wreckovators say the silliest things… Our Saviour NYC Sanctuary Lamps gone for a year “for cleaning”

Last year, when the wreckovation of Our Saviour parish in NYC began, one the early things that happened, in addition to the things I mentioned here, was that the new pastor said that the sanctuary lamps had been removed, “for cleaning.” Mr. Samuel J. Howard provided me with the following picture of the BEFORE, notice…

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From Whence the AmChurch Name Comes and its Dictionary

In the wake of John Paul II’s celebrity and the tide of hope Pope Benedict brought to many who long for plain chant, reverence, and clear succinct catechetical materials, there is a creature of machinery long forgotten. This beast of a machine used to present itself as the future of the Church, progressing headlong into…

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The Return of AmChurch? – New York at Center of Suspension of Sheen’s Cause

With recent news from New York it is strange that today the Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, Bishop of Peoria and President of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation, announced that the Cause for Sheen’s beatification and canonization has for the foreseeable future been suspended. Just two years ago, on September 9, 2012, a…

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