John Gravino

Priest, Prophet, and Fundraiser—Bishop Barron on the Celestial Vocation of the Clergy

A couple of days ago, a fracas broke out between Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles and members of the Catholic media who have been asking for stronger leadership from the Church during the riots. In California, statues of saints were destroyed, and the question on many minds was whether enough was being done to protect church property.

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Building a Bridge to the German Apostasy—My Latest Interview

Don’t kid yourself about the “German” apostasy. It’s American as apple pie.

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Welcome to Mayberry II—The Flight out of CHAZmania

It has been leftist policy on college campuses for decades, namely, that the Right has no rights. Now, they’re taking it to the streets. Our churches are in danger. So is the Constitution.

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Calling America’s Policemen: Welcome to Mayberry! Red States Now Hiring!

This should be the policy of every red state in America: We are increasing our police force. We will pay your moving expenses. We will raise your salaries and benefits. We will increase your vacation time. As if the country has not had enough misery and tragedy the past couple of weeks, a growing chorus […]

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Happy 100th to John Paul the Great

May 21, 2020. [ABOVE PHOTO CREDIT: Public Domain, Courtesy Ronald Reagan Library. From Wikimedia.] Monday was the 100th anniversary of Pope John Paul’s birth. Even while still alive, he was hailed as “the Great.” And although the appellation seems to be falling out of favor these days, I maintain it is more appropriate today than […]

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Today, I Will Be Feasting as the Pope Fasts

You may have heard that today is a global day of prayer and fasting for all peoples and religions for the intention of ending the coronavirus pandemic. The day was established by some entity called the “Higher Committee of Human Fraternity” which sounds like something right out of Brave New World. Pope Francis has asked […]

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The Bible’s Doomsday Clock Strikes Midnight

There is an ancient prophecy, older than Christianity, that says that a particular act of idolatry will provoke God’s wrath and usher in the end times. Many think Pope Francis bit the apple last October. And Australian mega fires, Covid-19, locusts, and monster hornets are causing some to take notice.

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NC to Begin Phase 1 of Lockdown Termination

Beginning Friday, May 8th, at 5 p.m. outdoor religious services will be permitted in North Carolina.

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Consecration of US to Blessed Virgin Mary Live on EWTN—Resources Linked Here

Consecrate your families and churches to the Blessed Mother, today at 3pm, as Abp. Gomez consecrates our nation to her and implores her assistance and protection in this pandemic.

by John Gravino

In Praise of Tradition—St. Justin Martyr in the Office of Readings

The fact that the 1970 Office of Readings integrated Vatican II documents with the Bible and early Church Fathers shows that the architects of Vatican II saw their work, not as a disruption, but as a continuation of the deposit of faith and revelation. Certainly the same cannot be said for Francis and the Germans.

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Online Lecture Tonight!

APRIL 23, 2020 [ABOVE PHOTO: PIXABAY] While many events have been canceled due to the present apocalypse, some enterprising groups have taken their shows online. One such group is the Thomistic Institute, run by the Dominicans. They have a lecture series going on, and the next installment is tonight at 8pm, eastern. They have called […]

by John Gravino