Author: Biltrix
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul and the Tradition of the Pallium 9
Today in the city of Rome, 43 Archbishops, including 2 cardinals, received the pallium from Pope Benedict XVI during a ceremony at Saint Peter’s Basilica. Two other prelates, who were absent will receive the their palliums in their own dioceses. More…
It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over… 18
It’s a Tax. Get it?
I promise not to get too political here, since (1) Biltrix tries not to get too political; and (2) aren’t you sick enough of politics by now, anyway?
It goes without saying, however, that today’s Supreme Court decision, as shocking as it might have been for most of us, More…
When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It! (Thanks for Two Blog Awards) 16
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” — Yogi Berra
The ever quotable Yogi Berra
I just love Yogi Berra quotes. Don’t you?
On behalf of the Biltrix team I — James, in case you didn’t know — would like to thank two wonderful bloggers for nominating us for the following awards: More…
BIG C CATHOLICS: Introducing the Pro-Life Movie ’40’ 8
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Little Known Fact about Father’s Day 4
Happy Father’s Day! You have a call from…
Here’s an interesting piece of trivia.What day of the year has the highest number of collect calls? Take a guess… More…
Reflections on the Sacred Heart of Jesus 7
“They will look on him, whom they have pierced.”
The Divine Image, by William Blake
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For Mercy has a human heart,
Pity, a human face, More…
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Great insights from a good friend, Fr Matthew Green.
For a while I have been wanting to write a post about the “gay marriage” debate. I am often frustrated by the way discussions on this topic play out in the media and on the internet, because most of the time, neither side is using good arguments, and neither side makes much of an attempt to understand where the other side is coming from. The result is that instead of real debate or discussion, it turns into a shouting match, consisting largely of slogans, reciprocal condescending snide remarks, clichés, emotional outbursts, and foggy thinking.
Fortunately, sometimes someone writes something intelligent that helps eliminate some of the false arguments and get to the real issues. Dr. Jeff Mirus of CatholicCulture.org has written an article that does just that. It is not a conclusive argument that will convince everyone of the position held by many Christians, but if only everyone would read…
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“But Holy Father, Bread Does Not Bleed, Unless….” 2
Fr Jason Smith, LC
In the year 1263 Fr Peter of Prague stopped at Bolsena to celebrate Mass while on his way to Rome. He is known to have been a good priest but not one without doubt in Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist.
After speaking the words of consecration, to his great surprise, blood began to seep from the consecrated host and trickle over his hands and onto the altar and the corporal. More…
So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! 19
Mimosa Sunset on the Long Island Sound
Hello, everybody! I Just got back yesterday from a getaway in Greenport, Long Island (which explains the recent reblogs and Scoop.it postings w/o any additional comments or reflections from Yours Truly).
During this brief respit, I was able to absorb the beauty of nature and disengage from intellectual pursuits for a while. Well… not entirely. More…
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