Chaos, panic, and disorder. My work here is done.
July 18, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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Those jungle drums you heard beating furiously today were the atheists who have just discovered “The Godless Delusion.” Judging from their jeering comments, we can safely conclude that they don’t like it — not one little bit — a colossal understatement. From the 50 or so comments that I’ve perused today on RichardDawkins.net (the notice about the book was posted there early this morning), a few things are clear:
it just came out two weeks ago.
I hope there are atheists out there who will respond with something more substantive than that level of mindless invective. Surely there must be. Perhaps some of them will calmly accept the challenge of The Godless Delusion, will read the book, and then respond seriously to our critique of atheism. We’ll see.
Here lies the man who has everything . . . but Christ
July 17, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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Hey parents, here's reason # 999,999 not to let your children watch MTV
July 16, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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Is Yoga incompatible with Catholicism?
July 16, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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The venerable Catholic priest of blessed memory, Fr. John Hardon, S.J., says it is, and he explains why:
Yoga is incompatible with Catholicism because the best known practice of Hindu spirituality is Yoga. “Inner” Hinduism professes pantheism, which denies that there is only one infinite Being who created the world out of nothing. This pantheistic Hinduism says to the multitude of uncultured believers who follow the ways of the gods that they will receive the reward of the gods. They will have brief tastes of heaven between successive rebirths on earth. But they will never be delivered from the “wheel of existence” with its illusory lives and deaths until they realize that only “God” exists and all else is illusion (Maya). To achieve this liberation the principal way is by means of concentration and self control (yoga).
Indian spirituality is perhaps best known by the practice of yoga, derived from the root yuj to unite or yoke, which in context means union with the Absolute. Numerous stages are distinguished in the upward progress toward the supreme end of identification: by means of knowledge with the deity; the practice of moral virtues and observance of ethical rules; bodily postures; control of internal and external senses; concentration of memory and meditation–finally terminating in total absorption (samadhi), “when the seer stands in his own nature” . . . (continue reading)
Renowned exorcist, Fr. Thomas Euteneuer, defines the meaning of "demonic possession"
July 15, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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Catholic Apologetics Summer Camp for Students 15-19
July 15, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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The Envoy Institute’s 2011 Apologetics Summer Camp
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, half-price scholarships for the 2nd-annual Envoy Institute Summer Apologetics Camp August 15-21 are now available for up to 25 lucky students, ages 15 to 19.
Here’s how to make a half-price scholarship possible for a student you love: contact Joan Bradley at (704) 461-6009 or JoanBradley@bac.edu today! She can explain the total cost (less than $400 with the scholarship), payment plans and other important details.
Look at what is awaiting students aged 15-19-years:
7 days and 6 nights in an inspiring setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, lodging (in separate camps for girls and boys), three meals a day, lots of fun outdoor activities (
, and eight great teaching seminars delivered by several of America’s leading Catholic apologists – Jim Burnham, Ken Hensley, Dr. Ben Wiker, and Dr. Paul Thigpen – plus talks and a workshop on apologetics that I’ll be presenting. Msgr. Stuart Swetland, S.T.D., will also be speaking to the attendees.
During the week, our excellent team of speakers will help young Catholics address issues like these: How do you pull the rug out from under an atheist who wants to weaken or destroy your faith (gently and with love, of course)? What is your answer when someone asks, “Have you been saved”? What does the Bible really say about the “End Times,” the “rapture,” the anti-Christ, etc.? What does the Catholic Church actually believe about evolution? What should your response be when a Protestant friend throws certain Bible verses at you that seem to refute certain Catholic beliefs?
All of our talks on these and other subjects will be presented the “Envoy way,” with our patent-pending mixture of reverence, good-and-sometimes-even-bizarre humor, inspiration, devotion and fun. And in between sessions, there’ll be fun activities like swimming, hiking, whitewater rafting, an ice cream social, plus an evening of karaoke.
Mass will be celebrated every day as well, including one by our special guest Monsignor Stuart Swetland, who will also be giving a talk afterwards.
To take advantage of this special limited-time half-price scholarship offer, please contact Joan Bradley at (704) 461-6009 or JoanBradley@bac.edu today!
(Also, if you are interested in making a donation yourself so that we can extend additional scholarships so even more students can attend, please call or email Joan about making a donation for additional scholarships. We greatly appreciate your support in any amount!)
The Legion of Christ to Meet in Extraordinary General Chapter
July 13, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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Ear Candy
July 10, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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A Plethora of Catholic Movies Available on Netflix
July 10, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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A Hand of PeaceA Man for All SeasonsAfter the TruthDon MatteoFather of Mercy: The True Story of Venerable Don GnocchiFaustinaGod in ChinaInto Great SilenceJohn XXIIIKarol: The Pope, The ManLove is a ChoiceMaria GorettiOur Father’s PlanPadre Pio Between Heaven and EarthPaul VI: The Pope in the TempestPope Benedict XVARoad of HopeSaint AnthonySaint FrancisSaint RitaSaints and SoldiersSt. Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor to the PoorSt. Teresa of AvilaThe 13th DayThe Jeweller’s ShopThe Miracle of MarcelinoThe Reluctant SaintThe Spiritual Exercises of St. IgnatiusThéresè
Phase Two of the Post-Maciel Legion of Christ Saga Begins
July 9, 2010 by Patrick Madrid
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It was announced today that an Italian archbishop, Msgr. Velasio De Paolis, a member of the congregation of the Missionaries of St Charles Borromeo, is the prelate whom Pope Benedict XVI has appointed to take charge of the reform of the Legionaries of Christ. He was briefly in the cross-hairs of the international mainstream press two years ago for being the Vatican official who denied permission to Ron Howard and company to use any Catholic churches in Rome for filming the blasphemous, “Angels and Demons,” the sequel to “The Da Vinci Code.”
The Vatican said the visitation highlighted three primary requirements: The need to “redefine the charism” of the Legionaries of Christ, the need to revise the exercise of authority in the order and the need to preserve the enthusiasm and missionary zeal of younger members through adequate formation.
There is no Christian as obnoxious, as smug, as conceited, as vain, as dense, as repellent, as chillingly impervious to reality, as oppressive, as mean, as cruel, as unethical as a Catholic.
These two idiots are just a pair of wannabee crusaders.
There is no discussion possible–all they have left is indignation and obfuscation in addition to a good dose of fear-mongering with a great dollop of guilt of course.
It is great that they keep opening their pie-holes and the crapola spews out. Keep blathering, Catholics, as your microphone is the shovel digging the grave for your dangerous, superstitious set of beliefs.