Children in Catholic schools in the 1940s, 50s and 60s spent much time raising money to “ransom pagan babies”. But the work of the HCA, the Holy Child Association, was about more than baptism – it was about children helping children. Links: Holy Childhood Association – Official website of the HCA in the US HCA […]
On 14 May 1971, Paul VI issued the Apostolic Letter Octogesima Adveniens. The Letter was addressed to Cardinal Maurice Roy, President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity and the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. The letter was issued in honor of the eightieth anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical Rerum Novarum. Octogesima Adveniens […]
On 5 May 1980, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith [CDF] issued its Declaration on Euthanasia in order to emphasize the value of the human person and their right to life in light of recent developments of medicine and science. This declaration would become a foundational document for the official teaching of the […]
“We especially urge Catholic men living in developed nations to offer their skills and earnest assistance to public and private organizations, both civil and religious, working to solve the problems of developing nations. They will surely want to be in the first ranks of those who spare no effort to have just and fair laws, […]
Every week millions of Americans turned on their radios to listen to the fiery and controversial broadcasts of Fr. Charles Coughlin. He was loved and hated, with him there was, as he said, no middle ground. Links: Some of Fr. Coughlin’s radio broadcasts Fr. Coughlin’s “Am I an Anti-Semite?” The program and principles of the […]
Pope Leo XIII began his pontificate with a great vision of the Third Order of Saint Francis bringing about the salvation of Europe and the World. It didn’t quite turn out that way. Links: Pope Leo XIII’s Encyclical on Saint Francis and the Franciscans – Auspicato Concessum The Leonine Rule – Misericors Dei Filius Previous […]
Archbishop Joseph M. Raya was a tireless worker for social justice throughout the Middle East and the United States and he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Hear why his example continues to be valuable for us today. Plus, visiting Salzburg and Munich. Links: “Go to the Deep” on Archbishop Raya Wikipedia site on […]
I’m back in business with a new episode on how Pope Innocent III began the public hospital in Europe and the patron saint of Holy Fools, Saint Simeon, who reminds us not to judge by appearances as well as things not to do when you are in church. Plus, what I’ve been up to since […]
A special interview with Deirdre McQuade, the assistant director for policy and communications with the USCCB, about FOCA and the Right to Life Movement. Plus, travel in Poland and “What is God Doing In My Life Right Now” Day Links: National Committee for a Human Life Amendment USCCB’s Pro-Life Page Photos of me celebrating Mass […]
Tales from Salzburg and Munich as I speak French at a German Mass. Summing up Catholic Social Teaching and its importance for the European Union. Links: My pictures from Salzburg and Munich SQPN – Star Quest Production Network Send e-mail questions and comments to catholicunderthehood@gmail.com or leave voicemail at 1 740 936 4354. To listen, […]
