Sir Alec Guinness, a Catholic convert whose acting laurels included an Oscar, a BAFTA Award, a Tony and a Golden Globe, was born on this date 110 years ago.
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How ‘Star Wars’ actor Alec Guinness converted to Catholicism
Sir Alec Guinness (1914-2000), renowned British actor, converted to Catholicism after playing a priest in the 1954 film “The Detective,” aka …
"Christianity is the religion of the Resurrection; in which it differs, for instance, from Buddhism, which is the religion of the Recurrence or Return, which in practice means little more than what men …More
"Christianity is the religion of the Resurrection; in which it differs, for instance, from Buddhism, which is the religion of the Recurrence or Return, which in practice means little more than what men of science used to call the Conservation of Energy." — G.K. Chesterton
Rembrandt, The Supper at Emmaus, ca. 1628. This depicts that breathtaking moment (Douay-Rheims Bible, Luke Chapter 24) when two disciples realize their unexpected traveling companion is Our Risen Lord …More
Rembrandt, The Supper at Emmaus, ca. 1628. This depicts that breathtaking moment (Douay-Rheims Bible, Luke Chapter 24) when two disciples realize their unexpected traveling companion is Our Risen Lord Himself. In the foreground shadow, one has just fallen to his knees upon the realization, while a woman in the background, yet unaware, tends what might be a cradle or perhaps a meal being prepared.
She waits. Sitting alone in the early morning dark, she waits. And then she hears the soft voice of her Son…”Woman!” Queen of Heaven, rejoice! alleluia! …More
She waits. Sitting alone in the early morning dark, she waits. And then she hears the soft voice of her Son…”Woman!” Queen of Heaven, rejoice! alleluia! For He whom you merited to bear, alleluia! Has risen as He said, alleluia!
On this date in 1937 (Easter Sunday that year) Pope Pius XI published Firmissimam constantiam (Firm Constancy), his third encyclical addressing the struggle in Mexico.
Firmissimam Constantiam ( March 28, 1937)
Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Benediction. There is well known to Us, Venerable Brethren - and it is a great cause of consolation for Our paternal …
This Lenten season marks 20 years The Passion of the Christ premiered. Given the mainstream media's addiction to anniversary stories, it might be interesting if they'd revisit some of the sages who …More
This Lenten season marks 20 years The Passion of the Christ premiered. Given the mainstream media's addiction to anniversary stories, it might be interesting if they'd revisit some of the sages who insisted the movie would ignite a firestorm of anti-Jewish violence, then ask these overwrought seers to reassess their failed forecasts. On the other hand, the responses are predictable enough that it probably wouldn't be worth the bother.
Tenebrae / Miserere mei, Deus: secundum magnam misericordiam tuam / Aie pitié de moi dans ta bonté / Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy great mercy
Dear friends, Attached is a recently updated list of companies that support Planned Parenthood. The presence on that list of a couple of hotel chains is especially worth noting as vacation season …More
Dear friends, Attached is a recently updated list of companies that support Planned Parenthood. The presence on that list of a couple of hotel chains is especially worth noting as vacation season approaches: •To cancel your Wyndham Rewards membership: If you’re in the U.S./Canada, call 1-866-996-7937. If elsewhere, visit their Help page for a list of phone numbers by country. •To cancel your Marriott Bonvoy account, instructions are here. Don't be a fellow traveler with abortion supporters! Cheers (but not with Pepsi or Starbucks), Paul
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Il y a 101 ans aujourd’hui, le corps de sainte Thérèse était transféré au Carmel de Lisieux, où il demeure. / It was 101 years ago today that the body of St. Thérèse was transferred to Carmel of …More
Il y a 101 ans aujourd’hui, le corps de sainte Thérèse était transféré au Carmel de Lisieux, où il demeure. / It was 101 years ago today that the body of St. Thérèse was transferred to Carmel of Lisieux, where it remains.
"Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuae: et locum habitationis gloriae tuae." "Seigneur, j’aime la beauté de votre maison, le lieu où habite votre gloire." "I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of Thy house,…More
"Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuae: et locum habitationis gloriae tuae." "Seigneur, j’aime la beauté de votre maison, le lieu où habite votre gloire." "I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of Thy house, and the place where Thy glory dwelleth."
Palm Sunday In Jerusalem (1940) Jerusalem, Palestine (Israel). 1946? CU. Jewish street hawker displaying bread and pastries on a tray. Several shots of the streets of Jerusalem with people walking …More
Palm Sunday In Jerusalem (1940) Jerusalem, Palestine (Israel). 1946? CU. Jewish street hawker displaying bread and pastries on a tray. Several shots of the streets of Jerusalem with people walking around. MS. Representatives of the Vatican arriving, getting out of their car. LS. A procession of choirboys, clergymen etc., moving down a mountain path. Several shots of a church. Various shots of the procession passing the Russian Church. All those taking part are in ceremonial robes and carry palms. MS. Young girls dressed as brides coming out of a church. CU. Nuns carrying palms. Large crowd of people watching the ceremony, many Arabic people in crowd. FILM ID:2144.16 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. britishpathe.tv FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT Newsreels, video, archive, film, footage, stills - British Pathé British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection …More
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