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A religious painting featuring Jesus and several robed figures, predominantly in earthy tones with gold accents. Text reads: "On Benedict, Francis, and Sin." Depicts Catholic saints and themes of repentance."

On Benedict, Francis, and Sin

Cindy explains how we got to the mess we find ourselves in, how Benedict explained it, and what the solution to our mess really is.

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A religious painting depicting Jesus being betrayed by Judas with a kiss, surrounded by soldiers in red and orange robes. Text reads: "A Kiss for Graf and a Kick for Phillips: Judas in Chicago?"

A Kiss for Graf and a Kick for Phillips: Judas in Chicago?

Nobody will convince me that the events whereby Fr. Graf was reinstated were not orchestrated without care and attention to how this series of events would insult the Canons Regular.

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A dramatic painting depicting an angel in armor battling a demon, with vivid red and gold colors. Text reads: "The Cosmic Battle of Fr. Phillips." Catholic-themed artwork with celestial and infernal figures engaged in combat."

The Cosmic Battle of Fr. Phillips (Cantius, Cupich, Graf)

Curious timing and planned events around the reinstatement of Fr. Graf make one wonder if Cupich was sending a message to the Canons Regular…

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Black and white illustration of people in worship with text: "Gather in for AmChurch and busy bodies... Guitars... handshakes... anything but worship of God." Features silhouettes of people praying, playing guitar, and holding hands."

I Am Done…

I don’t make a practice of leaving the church before the Mass is over. The nuns said we had to stay to the Final Blessing: so it was taught, so it has been done.  I suppose I would leave if the priest preached outright heresy, damned the pro-life movement, or something like that. Al Matt,…

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A man dressed as Saint Joseph in a red cape and blue shirt, with a beard, flying through the air. Text reads "MEANWHILE... SAINT JOSEPH". Catholic theme with vibrant colors."

St. Joseph the Superhero

     In these days of super this and super that, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and now Captain Marvelette, it is obvious people are feeling the need for a super something to save them from the evils of life.  Sure the evils in superhero land are robots and space monsters, but inside of us…

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A collage featuring a black background with text "LOL! You Can't 'Fast' from Facebook!" and "Three Kinds of Fasts and other Grouchy Things About Lent." Includes a Facebook logo with the text "facebook fasting" and various images related to giving up social media for Lent, such as "BRB 40 days" and "I am giving up facebook for Lent."

You Can’t “Fast” from Facebook – The Three Kinds of Lent Fasting

Fans of St. Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual exercises will enjoy the three kinds of fasts, but more importantly, why there is no such thing as “fasting” from facebook.

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A somber corridor with tall concrete slabs and a person in green at the end. Text reads: "Pornography Breeds Sex Trafficking and Slavery by Dustin Murphey."

Pornography Breeds Sex Trafficking and Slavery – Even the Free Stuff

Many people think abusing slaves for profit is something that happened long ago, or in far away places.  Dustin Murphey gives a hard hitting report with research that shows it is happening right under our nose.  

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A detailed religious mural depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden with a serpent, alongside other biblical figures. The scene is richly colored and includes Latin text at the top: "Maeltonus Me Fecit" and other inscriptions. The figures are dressed in traditional robes, with Eve holding an apple."

Thoughts on the Feast Day (Immaculate Conception)

What if he had simply said, “I am sorry,” our pastor asked. We need a savior from groveling in sin, but how was He supposed to get here?

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A religious illustration depicting the nativity scene with angels, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a manger. The text is a Christmas novena prayer for Catholics, beginning with "Hail and blessed be the hour...". The artwork features warm colors like golds, reds, and oranges."

Feast of St. Andrew: Time to start your Christmas Novena!!!

The St. Andrew Christmas novena begins today. We have a trick to help you say the novena this year! Free and our pleasure to provide!

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A man lies face down in a desert with three men standing behind him, holding rifles. Text reads "FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE" and "SEMINARIAN," suggesting a dramatic scene with Catholic themes."

Seminary Life in the 80’s: Fr. Sauppé’s Experience with CUA, Charles Curran, St. Luke’s

Fr. Timothy Sauppé recounts his experience with the post-Vatican II pastoral style that expected you to keep your mouth shut and ignore the homosexual contagion. An excerpt from the book Slaying the Spirit of Vatican II with the Light of Truth. Already in the 1980s, there was a problem with the homosexual contagion, seminarians being told to keep quiet, and Saint Luke Institute. The heretic Curran at CUA was another thing one had to swallow and accept quietly… or be ousted.

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