Peter Singer and the dangers of bad philosophy
by Liam GibsonOn 7 September 2021, the Berggruen Institute for Philosophy and Culture announced that its annual prize worth US…
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Dealing with the enemy’s cultural hegemony
by Joseph ShawIf one is to live a Christian life, let alone evangelise in some small way, one has to…
READ MORESt Monica and St Rita – what two graceful agents of conversion can teach us this Advent
by Maria Madise St Monica and St Rita were born on different continents over a thousand years apart. Obviously, they could…
READ MOREDenunciations are needed not “finely-crafted words”
by John SmeatonThe agents of revolution know how best to attack God’s laws, infallibly taught by the Catholic Church. They…
READ MOREThe EU war on Poland’s unborn children
by Liam GibsonOn 11 November 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution demanding that the Polish government immediately decriminalise abortion…
READ MOREThe souls in purgatory and our hope
by Roberto de MatteiThe month of November reminds us of an important truth of our faith: the existence of purgatory.…
READ MOREThe supreme authority of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith may not be challenged by declaration
By Roberto de MatteiA declaration that opposes “the moral liceity of the abortion-tainted experimental injections for COVID-19” (hereafter referred to as Declaration)…
READ MOREPope Francis congratulates UNESCO, a leading promoter of birth control and sex education
By John SmeatonAccording to Vatican News, Pope Francis sent a message (12 November 2021) to the UN organisation, UNESCO, on its…
READ MORESpiritual life during a pandemic
by Fr Serafino M. LanzettaThe following talk was given at Voice of the Family’s conference “Health of the sick and…
READ MORENew Zealand Catholic bishops’ statement on euthanasia law can “lead many into sin”
by John SmeatonFrom Sunday, 7 November 2021, New Zealand citizens who fulfil certain criteria may request euthanasia on the health…
READ MORECulture and the Catholic Liturgy: remembering the “Agatha Christie” petition
by Joseph ShawAlmost exactly fifty years ago, 5th November 1971, the reformer of the Catholic liturgy, Archbishop Annibale Bugnini, wrote…
READ MORELife is a journey to eternity
An extract from St Alphonsus Liguori’s Preparation for DeathDeath, judgment, heaven and hell should be frequently contemplated by a Christian, but…
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