The Truth and the Lie: Where Do We Stand?

Has anything changed in the decade since Cardinal Caffarra gave the address below? The truth and the lie are in constant confrontation. If we are people of the truth, where do we stand in this battle? Truth is not relative; it’s a rock! The lie is shifting sand. When we evaluate the things around us, we need to discern where truth stands like a rock. And then we need to chain ourselves to that rock so we can withstand the tsunami of lies constantly washing over us to separate us from the truth.

If You Are Married or Egaged, Watch This Excellent Video.

I stumbled on this video yesterday while looking for something else. But I'm always interested to listen to both Kennedy Hall and Fr. Ripperger.

Defend Marriage and the Family!

As most Catholics must know, the family is under attack in unprecedented ways today. Not only does the attack come from enemies outside the Church, but heretics within continuously "nail their theses" in public places. Walking in the footsteps of Martin Luther, Msgr. Paul Garrity challenges Church teaching on the indissolubility of marriage. Read the Lepanto Institute's open letter to Cardinal O'Malley requesting him to correct this false shepherd and sign the petition. While the shepherds fail to do their duty, souls are being lost. Please take action today.

Open Letter to Cardinal O'Malley

The Smoke of Confusion Fills the Sanctuary!

I haven't written anything about the recent wedding ceremony at the Vatican that included co-habiting couples. I've been too mystified to comment. But I read the article linked below today and can't disagree. I also didn't realize that the cohabiting couples did not apply, but were "handpicked" to participate. Huh?

Evils in our culture are "divinities" says the Pope

Pope Benedict's language to the Synod of Bishops from the Middle East may not be as direct as saying we live in a diabolically possessed culture, but that's the fundamental meaning under the words. Addressing the synod on October 11th, the pope focused on a number of societal problems: terrorism in the name of religion, economic exploitation that dehumanizes man, drugs, and the devaluation of marriage. He said, “These are false divinities that must be unmasked, because they are not God.”  Addressing the marriage issue, the pope said, “Today marriage does not count and chastity is no longer a virtue… these ideologies that dominate and that are imposed forcefully are divinities.” He called them "false gods."

Yes, the gods of lust, greed, and anger are raised up by many people who fall down and worship at their feet. The enslaved souls talk about freedom - freedom to choose all things no matter how depraved. But these poor souls are enslaved and work for their masters to enslave others. The demons have been busy in the media and the courts and at the highest levels of government and business where they have many devotees. And they never rest. The assault comes from all sides.

 
The god of lust brought us abortion-on-demand, legalization of sodomy, and is busy advancing the assault on marriage. Freedom to choose is denied to the voters as judges impose worship of the false gods. A federal judge in California ruled last September that the Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) policy of the military is unconstitutional and must fall. On Tuesday she issued an injunction forbidding enforcement of the DADT act. The military has 60 days to respond. But the writing is on the wall. The demon of lust must rule everywhere.
 

Can anyone doubt that "gay marriage" is coming in the same way as Griswold v. Connecticut (legalizing contraception), Roe v. Wade (legalizing abortion), and Lawrence v. Texas (legalizing sodomy). Screwtape has many patients under his dominion especially in the federal courts.

 

That's why Christians must be prepared to be martyrs. They will be called fools by those who believe themselves to be wise. They will be mocked and ridiculed by the rich and powerful. They will be cursed and assaulted in front of abortion mills and even in their own businesses when they refuse to kowtow to the god of lust.

 

What's the response? To fight and not grow weary because the victory is our God's. Every man must die and his last battle will determine under whose standard he serves for eternity. Jesus Christ calls on the slaves of the enemy to surrender to Him. He will break their chains and draw them to Himself even in their final moments if they repent.
 
Can anyone doubt that we live in an age chillingly similar to the first century? The response is not despair but faith and hope. And, above all, the culture should know we are Christians by the love we have for one another and for our enemies. "Love God and do what you will," says St. Augustine. And never give up.