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  • The Dormition of the Blessed Virgin preceded her Assumption; What does that mean?

      By Larry Peterson On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII, writing and speaking ex-cathedra, solemnly defined in the Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus, the dogma that  “the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever-virgin Mary, having completed the course of  her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” We know this as the…

  • Anti-Semitism? Its evil stench can last forever

      The Anti-Semitism epidemic taking place in the streets of America  is heartbreaking   By Larry Peterson Anti-Semitism Nightmares were created years before I remember that Friday night long ago very well. The screaming started about midnight. It was September, and the windows were still open because it was hot, and the screaming seemed exceptionally…

  • A Caregiver Remembers:

    Alzheimer’s Victim   public domain     By Larry Peterson The President of the United States is seriously ill and no one seems to care Prelude: This is about Dementia. I have witnessed, as have millions of others, the President of the United States, stumbling and mumbling and seemingly in a daze for months. Ongoing discussions…

  • The First American Heroes—the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

    By Larry Peterson Independence Day is a great holiday in the United States of America. We Americans celebrate a system of government that was created by men for men—for the people. It was an unheard of and noble endeavor. Fifty-six men joined together and signed the document  It is known to us as the Declaration…

  • Part 4 Champions of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

    She always wanted to be a nun Evelyn McNally, Sister Mary Rosina’s sister, said. “Right from the time she could think for herself, she wanted to be a nun,” Constance Gladman was born in Koroit, Victoria, a small rural town in southwestern Australia. The date was December 23, 1922, and Constance would be the first…

  • Part 3 Champions of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

      She always wanted to be a nun, and she followed the Sacred Heart of Jesus to fulfill her dream By Larry Peterson Evelyn McNally, Sister Mary Rosina’s sister, said. “Right from the time she could think for herself, she wanted to be a nun,” Constance Gladman was born in Koroit, Victoria, a small rural…

  • Part 2 Champions of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

      by Larry Peterson Stressing the profound relevance of this feast, Pope Benedict XVI said on June 5, 2007: “In the Heart of the Redeemer we adore God’s love for humanity, His will for universal salvation, and His infinite mercy. Practicing devotion to the Sacred Heart of Christ, therefore means adoring that Heart which, after…

  • Champions of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

    By Larry Peterson Every year, exactly 19 days after Pentecost, the Catholic Church celebrates the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The feast is always on a Friday; this year, it is June 7. Stressing the profound relevance of this feast, Pope Benedict XVI said on June 5, 2007: “In the Heart of the Redeemer we adore God’s love for…

  • When Selfless Love replaced Anti-Semitism

    By Larry Peterson anti-Semitism, nothing new to the pages of history Anti-Semitism (hatred of Jews) has been dominating the news cycles ever since October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked thousands of young Jewish people at a concert in Gaza. They massacred thousands of Jewish people, young and old, including children and babies. The accounts of…

  • Catholics and the PERFECT CHOICE—The MASS–why do so many reject it?

    by Larry Peterson CHOICES… Every minute somewhere Upon this Earth Amid chaos and pain Shadowed by greed and pride Perfection. While within so many Silent screams resonate And fade unheard Pain unanswered Yet each minute A constant Light Always there for us to share Somewhere—The Answer But—choices Perfection unbridled That tells us why And will…