Is Paris Burning? A Reflection on the Notre Dame Fire.

Was the Notre Dame fire and accident? Perhaps. But the on-going, deliberate attacks on Catholic churches in France fuels speculation (not unreasonably, I believe). Churches there are under siege by Muslim migrants. The trashing of Paris is well documented and across France acts of vandalism and violence are increasing. (See here and here and here for just three examples including the brutal murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel during morning Mass by two young Muslim men.)

Violent Protests Expanding

Violent protests across Middle East target embassies, Pope visit to Lebanon

Pope Arrives in Lebanon

Pray for Pope Benedict's safety and the safety of all westerners in the increasingly violent protests by the "religion of peace."