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Catholics gathered outside of Charlotte Diocese Pastoral Centre yesterday to pray in reparation after a ban on altar rails and kneelers went into effect in the Diocese
January 15 in Charlotte, in the cold and in front of the chancery, faithful gathered to pray for our diocese, for Bishop Martin, and in reparation for his liturgical directives.
Asked about the Mass in the Roman rite, Cardinal Jaime Spengler of Porto Alegre, Brazil, said that “the river doesn’t flow backwards.” He spoke with VidaNuevaDigital.com on January 16. The cardinal is president of the bishops’ conferences of Brazil and Latin America (CELAM). His main statement echoes the historically weak ideas promoted by Cardinal Roche at the consistory on January 7-8. Cardinal Spengler said, “Throughout history, the liturgy has undergone various reforms. The Second Vatican Council represents an enormous effort to recover fundamental elements of Catholic liturgical celebration. Nostalgic proposals do not help to promote what the Council identified as essential for the liturgy.” Furthermore, Cardinal Spengler offered a pointless definition of the Eucharist: “Liturgy cannot be understood simply as an expression of religious practice; above all, it is a vigorous expression of a lived experience of faith, both personal and communal - an experience of encounter with …More
1) "Reforms", yes. but the N.O. is not a reform. It's a purge. It's an emptying out, a replacement, not quite a confection as implied by it's creators or adherents, but more like a conjuration, applied by those more self assured than confidant, more visionary than inciteful, more desparate than diciplined 2) "Recover fundamental elements". One could argue the point, but no, in practice: remove and replace fundamental elements. 3) Flow backwards? Then why seek to "recover"? 4) "a vigorous expression of a lived experience of faith, both personal and communal". This could take volumes and in fact has. In short, it may be all of these things, but is it the faith [that was recovered]? Or something else; and if so, what is this expression saying? And from where does it come?And what has it produced? I'm reminded of something... youtube.com/watch?v=B4M-54cEduo
Presently, the British Columbia Supreme Court is hearing a case as to whether a Catholic hospital can be forced to provide medical assistance in dying, MAiD. In 1995, an agreement was made between the provincial governemnt and religious based hospitals and other places of care that they could follow their faith when it comes to patient care and self-governance. However, the present court case if lost will put an end to the agreement. The plaintiff is a mother whose 34-year-old daughter suffered from cancer. She said the hospital's refusal to carry out euthanasia was similar to watching a child being beaten up on a playground and nobody would come to help. The daughter was in the hospital for a year and had to be transferred to a hospice where she was euthanized by a doctor the same day. The case is Gaye O’Neill et al. v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, and Providence Health Care Society. The place where the daughter …
A Patristic Homily on Christian Marriage Beloved brethren, God is not the author of confusion, but of peace. From the beginning He established order, and by order He preserves all things. When He created man and woman, He joined them before transgression, not in disorder, but in unity of life and purpose, in harmony of soul under God. There was no shame in the beginning, because there was no rebellion. The will was upright, and the body obedient. Thus it is written: “The two shall be one.” This oneness signifies unity and indissolubility, not indulgence. Therefore the Lord Himself later proclaimed: “What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder.” Divorce is strictly shunned, for it violates the order established by God from the beginning. After the transgression, however, man fell from obedience, and with that fall came disorder. Desire—which had no place before—now inclined the will. The flesh no longer obeyed the soul with ease. In this state of infirmity, marriage was …More
Leo XIV’s consistory in January did not involve a general debate, Cardinal Raymond Burke told Edward Pentin for his Substack.com-account on 16 January. The consistory adopted a format closer to Francis’s synods, with discussion confined almost entirely to small groups:"All the discussion took place in the small group, and then in the general session there was simply a report from the secretaries." Divide and Conquer Burke added that the way the consistory was structured did not allow for so-called free interventions. The two plenary sessions permitted only brief interventions: "Each intervention was limited to three minutes, so just 15 cardinals could speak in one session." With more than 160 cardinals present, many were left unheard. In the small groups, "the topics were assigned, and then there was a whole structure that had to be followed at the tables". Every Pope Appoints the Bishops He Wants Beyond the consistory itself, Cardinal Burke expressed concerns about the Pope’s many …More
January 16th - Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph Vaz, Priest & Missionary Saint Joseph Vaz did not build a brand. He rebuilt the Church. When Catholic worship was suppressed in Sri Lanka, this Goan priest slipped in quietly, lived poor, moved carefully, and brought the sacraments back to people who thought they might never see a priest again. He preached, heard confessions, celebrated Mass in secret, and served the sick during a smallpox outbreak when everyone else backed away. And then comes the moment that sounds unreal but got remembered for a reason: a drought, a public challenge, and a prayer for rain in Kandy. The story goes that God answered, and doors opened. His warning hits hard because it is true: “Remember that one cannot easily do at the time of death what one has neglected to do all his life. Live according to the inspirations of God.” This is not just history. This is a mirror. If he risked everything for the Eucharist and confession, what …More
One of my favorite China missionary stories is the story of the Jesuit missionary - Michal Boym SJ from Poland, author of Flora Sinesis and the map of China Polscy jezuici w Chinach
January 15, 2026Karen EarlyCurrent Events, Faith & ReasonLeave a comment I completely agree with you, the term influencer has been hijacked by those who seek to manipulate public opinion rather than encourage critical thinking. The goal of sharing information should be to educate and spark meaningful discussions, not to dictate what people should think or believe. It’s refreshing to see individuals like yourself prioritizing the dissemination of knowledge over the pursuit of influence. https://x.com/endlibtyranny/status/1898803339468456221 Subscribe to Our Newsletter Stay connected with reflections on faith, reason, and life. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info. Share Your Thoughts
A Warning That Reached the Top The first email—already established as a foundational document—was not addressed to a journalist, a judge, or an NGO. It was sent directly to the highest authority of the Order of the Piarist Fathers, Pedro Aguado, who at the time held full governing power as Superior General (Pedro Aguado). The message contained all the elements of a credible denunciation: identification of the alleged perpetrator, a detailed account of repeated sexual abuse and rape of a minor, the severe psychological consequences for the victim, and an explicit request for guidance, justice, and formal documentation. This was not an abstract complaint or a theological reflection. It was the voice of a mother who, after years of confusion and self-reproach, had begun to understand the origin of her son’s devastation. In institutional and legal terms, it constituted a clear warning that demanded action. The Reply After the Perpetrator’s Death: Consolation Without Documentation Pedro …
Former Padre Pio Aide Dies in Wilmington | Final Viral Interview Captivates the World | SG News Father John Aurilia, OFM Cap, former assistant and secretary to St. Padre Pio, has died in Wilmington at age 86. His final public interview, recorded just months before his death, has gone viral worldwide—offering rare, deeply personal insights into the daily life, humility, and mystical gifts of the beloved saint. A wake and funeral Mass are scheduled in Wilmington.