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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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Patriarch Sako Schools American Bishops

“[This American Bishop] is also not experiencing first hand what we are experiencing. In America they put baskets with asylum request forms on church altars during mass. As if the migration of thousands of Iraqi Christians to the US was something to ask God’s blessing for. That’s a strange thing to do and only confuses…

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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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Chicago Sun-Times tweet from Sep 20: "Pope Francis’ appointment - 1st major US move - of moderate Blase Cupich shows change in tone." A man in a black clerical outfit sits smiling in an ornate, candlelit church interior."

Blasé Cupich?

When I heard of the announcement of the new Archbishop of Chicago this weekend, I checked my Twitter account. I like Twitter for the fact that I have several news sources that give interesting and up to the minute tweets on newsworthy (and sometimes not so newsworthy) items. So, of course, I wanted to check out the…

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A statue of a woman and child in traditional Chinese attire, adorned with intricate gold and blue robes. The figures are seated on an ornate throne, evoking a sense of reverence and cultural heritage. The woman holds the child in her arms, suggesting themes of maternal care and protection.

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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Two antique brass-colored keys with intricate designs and loops, resting side by side on a light background.

Giving Over the Keys

The Edgewater Beach Apartments are an interesting sight on Chicago’s north side lakefront. Built in 1928, it was part of a complex that housed the famed Edgewater Beach Hotel which was built in 1916. The pink exterior of the building may strike some as gauche, but it was meant to complement the original Edgewater Beach…

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A religious icon depicting a dark-skinned Madonna and Child, adorned in ornate robes with gold halos. The frame is intricately decorated with gold and red details, set against a dark background with flowers.

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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A hand using a meat grinder to process ground beef into an orange bowl, creating long strands of red meat.

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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