In the previous post, A Reflection On Parousia, a part of the commentary text was left untouched on purpose. The uncommented part is quite important and deserves special attention. You can consider this post a continuation of that commentary. Please know that by no means is this a complete consideration of Matthew 24. That part of the Gospel has been analyzed by hundreds of faithful Christian writers of all times and it keeps giving good fruit. That abundance in itself is the imprint of its … [Read more...]
A Reflection On Parousia
During the week I had the pleasure to have a conversation on Scripture with a dear friend. At one point we considered Matthew chapter 24. I do not remember how we got there but as soon as I opened my Bible and started reading, something quite curious happened. I understood for the first time some crucial points. The text was leading my eyes into reading this chapter in a new way. Please understand this subjectively. These insights were new to me. I am sure others read Matthew and got the … [Read more...]
Rule In The Midst Of Thy Enemies
The Lord says to my lord, ‘Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool. ’ The Lord has lifted from Zion your mighty scepter: "Rule in the midst of your foes!" Your people will offer themselves willingly on the day you lead your forces on the holy mountains. (Psalm 110:1-3) I apologize for the two "second parts" I owe you. Inspiration is not coming easily to yours truly. In the meanwhile, I offer you a short reflection on "rule in the midst of your foes" a phrase that has … [Read more...]
The Cruel War!
NOTE: What follows is the main article from the Lepanto Institute's newsletter this past Friday. If you do not currently receive this FREE newsletter, please sign up here: https://lepantoin.org/subscribe/ Within days of each other, Cardinal Blase Cupich and Cardinal Wilton Gregory have imposed severe restrictions on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass in their respective dioceses. And while they lord over the people of God their despotic ransacking of TLM parishes, the Catholic … [Read more...]
Bishop-Backed Association of Deviant Priests Host Pro-Abortion “Catholic” Group
The Association of United States Catholic Priests (AUSCP), which regularly hosts pro-same-sex “marriage” organizations like the New Ways Ministry and DignityUSA at its annual events, allowed a feminist organization that supports abortion, contraception, homosexuality and women’s ordination to hand out promotional materials at the recent AUSCP Annual Assembly. The organization Mary’s Pence is the first organization listed on the “Vendors & Exhibitors” page of the AUSCP program book for its … [Read more...]
