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Just when you thought you’d heard it all, along comes a surprising conversion story that illustrates, once again, the wonders God can work. The subject: one-time Marxist President of Nicaragua (now President once again), Daniel Ortega: Ortega took office again as President of Nicaragua in January 2007, but before participating in any official protocol upon…

The folks over at New Advent found this wonderful prayer, from Archbishop John Carroll, courtesy Fr. Z. It bears reading, and re-reading. You can find the whole thing at Fr. Z’s website, but here’s an excerpt: We pray Thee O God of might, wisdom, and justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted,…

Sunday, when I mentioned to Fr. Anthony that I’d be off today, and would attend this mass, he asked me if I’d like to preach, because he thought it more appropriate that an American preach on the Fourth of July. I was touched, but I almost think it would actually be more appropriate for Fr.…

As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s easy to forget that the Land of the Free wasn’t always so free for Catholics. In this morning’s New York Times, however, historian Kenneth C. Davis sets the record straight: Often, the disdain for the foreign was inflamed by religion. Boston’s Puritans hanged several Friends…
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