Lying to Nazis to Save Jews

It never fails, when the subject of the morality of lying arises in a discussion, that someone will propose the scenario of lying to Nazis to save Jews. You are hiding innocent Jews in your home. Nazis arrive at your … Continue reading →

The Impracticality of Lying

The Roman Catholic Magisterium infallibly teaches that some knowingly chosen acts are inherently immoral; such acts are wrong by their very nature, independent of intention and circumstances. Lying is intrinsically evil, it is wrong by its very nature (CCC 2485), … Continue reading →

Jimmy Akin’s Rejection of the Dogma of Intrinsic Evil

The ordinary and universal Magisterium infallibly teaches that certain types of acts are intrinsically evil, i.e. wrong by their very nature, apart from intentions and circumstances. See my post: The Dogma of Intrinsically Evil Acts. Pope John Paul II: “The … Continue reading →

Pope Francis and the Tribulation part 3

Commentator Sandro Magister has noted an unusual behavior by Pope Francis at most Masses — he does not give Communion to the faithful. At the moment of communion, pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio does not administer it himself, but allows others … Continue reading →

More on Pope Francis and the Tribulation

In yet another indication that his Pontificate is closely associated with the tribulation, Pope Francis has canonized hundreds of new Saints, each of whom was martyred for refusing to convert to Islam, when Turkish Muslims invaded Italy in 1480. The … Continue reading →

Is Creation in a Fallen State?

When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden (paradise), they fell from grace. In a sense, humanity was tested by God, and we failed. But why did Adam and Eve need to be in paradise, to be tested? … Continue reading →

Is the Book of Revelation about the Future?

I read a disturbing post the other day, over at Taylor Marshall’s blog: The Two Beasts in Revelation – What Do They Represent? And I’ve read similar material by other authors also, on Revelation as well as on the Book … Continue reading →

Infallible versus Non-infallible Teachings of the Magisterium

The Magisterium is the teaching authority of the Church. It is also an ability; the Church has the ability as well as the authority to teach the truths of faith and morals found in the Sacred Deposit of Faith: Sacred … Continue reading →

Pope Francis: Encyclical on Faith

Reports now suggest that Pope Francis intends to publish an encyclical on faith for the Year of Faith. This encyclical may well be based on work on that topic which began under his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. The holy Pontiff … Continue reading →

Daniel’s 70 Weeks of Years

[Daniel] {9:24} Seventy weeks of years are concentrated on your people and on your holy city, so that transgression shall be finished, and sin shall reach an end, and iniquity shall be wiped away, and so that everlasting justice shall … Continue reading →

Does the Tribulation begin in 2013 or later?

I expect the events described in the secrets of Medjugorje and Garabandal to begin in 2016. The first event is the Warning of Garabandal, which I think is also the first secret of Medjugorje. And that event, as I now … Continue reading →

Grace and Salvation

It is difficult to live a moral life in an immoral world. It is difficult to live a chaste life in an unchaste world. It is difficult to live a selfless life in a selfish world. It is difficult to … Continue reading →

Suppose that the Pope were to rule…

…that it is now unlawful for any priest to kill a human being, under any circumstances whatsoever. And suppose also that a priest is confronted by an attacker, who attempts to murder him. Can he kill in self-defense? Should he … Continue reading →

Iran’s Nuclear Breakout in 2013

The 21 Feb 2013 IAEA Report on Iran’s nuclear program was an eye-opener; it was both perplexing and worrying. Here’s the IAEA Report: in a long PDF document, and here’s the ISIS analysis of that report: a shorter more readable … Continue reading →

Fr. Z. versus Michael Voris

Fr. Z. has repeatedly publicly stated his unqualified support for Michael Voris. He frequently promotes Voris’ videos and teachings on his blog. He has traveled to Washington D.C. with Voris. Why does Fr. Z. support and promote the work of … Continue reading →

Conservatism versus Catholicism

When any theological question or controversy arises, certain conservative bloggers and authors put forward the conservative position as if it were necessarily the correct Catholic position. I consider myself to be a conservative Catholic, yet my position on some theological … Continue reading →

Recent messages of Pedro Regis on Pope Francis

From the messages of the Virgin Mary to Pedro Regis message of 3/5/13: The Barque of St. Peter is going to flounder, and there is going to be great confusion. Peter is the secret: there is your answer. interpretation: The … Continue reading →

Pope Francis and the Tribulation

On Holy Thursday, at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of men and women, of Christians and non-Christians. This act was a grace-filled and providential departure from the traditional practice. When Saint Mary … Continue reading →

Kelly Bowring and Maria Divine Mercy

One particular Catholic author, Kelly Bowring, has recently published a book supporting the claimed messaged of “Maria Divine Mercy”. His book, The Great Battle Has Begun, quotes from the messages of “Maria Divine Mercy” many times. Each time Bowring treats … Continue reading →

More voices reject false visionary Maria Divine Mercy

Dr. Mark Miravalle has added his voice to those faithful Catholics who are condemning the claimed messages of the claimed visionary who calls herself “Maria Divine Mercy”. The messages are given under the title “The Warning Second Coming”. Here is … Continue reading →