John B. Manos

BFP: Are We Living the Deadly Future Vincent Micelli SJ Predicted at our 1977 Wanderer Forum?

Discover the dangers of modernism and its subversion of the priesthood in this thought-provoking sermon by Father Vincent Micelli, S.J. delivered on the Feast of the Sacred Heart at the 1977 Thirteenth Annual National Wanderer Forum. ​

Learn how modernism attacks the high priesthood of Jesus Christ and undermines the teachings of the Catholic Church. ​ Gain insights into the false concepts of moral permissiveness, uncritical dialogue, and irrational ecumenism that are plaguing the Church today.

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APRIL 1, 2024 – EASTER MONDAY – ST. HUGH, BISHOP.

St. Hugh graced the cathedral of Valence with his great sanctity and learning and ultimately was appointed Bishop of Grenoble; his tireless efforts to reform vice and promote virtue garnering heavenly benediction over the diocese.

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MARCH 31, 2024 – EASTER – ST. BENJAMIN, DEACON, MARTYR.

The resurrection of the dead is one of Christianity’s most comforting truths. Gain insight on how it establishes Jesus Christ’s mission, His divinity, and our glorified future with this piece.

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MARCH 30, 2024 – HOLY SATURDAY – ST. JOHN CLIMACUS.

Learn how Nicodemus & Joseph of Arimathea embalmed Jesus Christ’s body and flooded the world with a new sensation, that changed sin and death forever!

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MARCH 29, 2024 – GOOD FRIDAY – SS. JONAS, BARACHISIUS, AND THEIR COMPANIONS, MARTYRS.

Let us reflect on Jesus Christ’s sacrifice as He was nailed to the cross, expiring in the afternoon, and taken down in the evening. Through His blood, He reconciled heaven & earth for us!

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MARCH 28, 2024 – HOLY THURSDAY – ST. GONTRAN, KING.

Learn from the example of St. Gontran, who showed mercy by restraining the barbarous licentiousness of his troops and fasted, prayed, and wept for repentance.

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MARCH 27, 2024 – WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK – ST. JOHN OF EGYPT.

Follow the example of St. John the Solitary who, feeling a call from God, left the world and committed himself to a holy life of prayer and penance. Read more!

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MARCH 26, 2024 – TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK – ST. LUDGER, BISHOP.

St. Ludger pursued a spiritual journey that took him abroad and home again to preach the word of God, resist pagan invaders and perform miracles!

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MARCH 25, 2024 – MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK.

The meditation for today will appear on the translated date of April 8 (the first day outside of Easter). This is an excerpt of Fr. Hardon discussion St. Peter Julian Eymard and a note of St. Dismas, whose feast used to be celebrated today. When Peter Julian Eymard said what he did, he was in…

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Palm Sunday: Being Popular is Stupid (and Dangerous)

It’s always been a contrast to me that there’s some sort of fanfare for Palm Sunday — I mean, you even get a souvenir! But, moments after getting your prize for attendance, you are tossed into speaking up during the Gospel, and among other things, you have to shout “Crucify Him!” It takes the shine…

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