Jefferson and the 4th of July

Fr. Raymond J. de Souza Jul 3, 2026

The deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence elevated the Fourth of July from a secular holiday into a sacred national memorial.

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SSPX: Schism and Excommunication

Fr. Gerald E. Murray Jul 2, 2026

The SSPX's ordination of four new bishops is a grave act of disobedience that results in automatic excommunication and deepens a dangerous schism within the Church.

Our Hunger for the Right Things

Francis X. Maier Jul 1, 2026

Christians must counter political hostility not by retreating, but by faithfully living their faith through love.

Human Dignity and America’s 250th

Robert Royal Jun 30, 2026

The Church, with its deep-rooted traditions, has a great deal that it could bring to our dear ailing America on this, its 250th birthday.

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