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Cardinal Sarah on sacred music, the Four Last Things, and true peace
The vital importance of sacred music to the liturgy, the need for every Catholic to be watchful and prepared for the Four Last Things, and the recognition that only Christ’s kingship will bring true peace were among the key messages Cardinal…
From Franz Schubert to Roger Staubach: ‘Hail Mary’ through history
As the old year gives way to the new, it is timely to recall two important anniversaries of the venerable Marian prayer, which has its genesis in the words addressed to the Virgin Mary by the Archangel Gabriel and became the Ave Maria a thousand…
Pope calls for respect of Venezuelan sovereignty after U.S. capture of Maduro
Leo XIV expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela and called for the country’s national sovereignty to be fully respected, one day after a U.S. operation ended with the capture and arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,…
Venezuelan Church reacts with caution to US apprehension of Maduro
While the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the seizure of President Nicolas Maduro, which occurred early in the morning on Jan. 3, were received with joy and relief by many Venezuelan exiles in the United States, inside the country, most people…
For Cardinals in Consistory This Week: Mending Wall
Pope Leo has summoned the world’s Cardinals to a Consistory this week, a return to normal practice that was mostly sidelined for the past dozen years in favor of “synodal” gatherings. So now that the Jubilee Year has concluded, the current pope…
FMJRA 2.0: On An Even Keel : The Other McCain
Posted on | January 4, 2026 | No Comments — compiled by Wombat-socho Well, it could have been worse – we could have spent another week in the ruts. As it was, we lost two of three to the Angels in Anaheim, one of them a heartbreaking 7-3 loss in…
British Ask If Trump Can Do That Same Thing With Keir Starmer
LONDON, UK — In the wake of the swift capture and extradition of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, millions of ordinary British citizens have asked if Trump could please come do that same thing with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.According to…
Man’s High School Hacky Sack Skills Woefully Underprepared Him For Adult Life
SAN JOSE, CA — Local man Jeremy Gibbons' incredible hacky sack skills have somehow left him woefully unprepared for adult life.Despite spending hundreds of hours throughout high school obtaining sick hacky sack skills, Gibbons has still…
The Source of Corruption – The Hugh Hewitt Show
I entered the weekend expecting to write this Sunday morning, the first of the new year, about how alike Christian ministry and politics are since both require that you first raise money and how often that unfortunate fact results in corruption.…
Sunday funnies
Exclusive: The Babylon Bee Has Obtained A Copy Of Trump‘s New Year’s ResolutionsAh, mate, you're a tad late.When your bodyguard is a bull.When you sneak a look at your ex and your girlfriend sees you.Jonathan Winters…