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THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IN THE MODERN WORLD
ALL OR NOTHING
"YE SHALL BE GODS AS GODS" said the serpent
Whitaker Chambers called it the second oldest religion in the world. It has always proved popular. In his time, it took the form of communism. But the tempter is not so stupid as to appear in the same guise always; even human beings eventually get the idea that certain “moral mushrooms” will kill them, and they may even remember it for a few generations. In the meantime, the tempter must peddle something else, must appear as someone else...
Crisis Magazine
Anthony Esolen
WRONG PLACE,
WRONG TIME
Fear of Being in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
I grew up near Los Angeles and now I live in Washington, D.C. So I have had my fair share of city experiences.
Last year, I was on the Washington metro with a friend when a fight broke out, and we were caught in the middle. I’ve been on a train where two men have threatened to rape a friend sitting next to me. Most recently, I have been screamed at by a stranger as she threatened to shoot me...
Crisis Magazine
by Renee Rasmussen
GOD & TRUTH
Those who deny the truth should not imagine their actions immune to judgment
By the time his soul was returned to God ten years ago last month, Christopher Hitchens, who did not of course believe in God — or the soul — had managed to scarify a fair number of people with his slashing attacks on faith and religion. Some quite famous people, in fact.
For instance, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, whom he regarded as a pious fraud; indeed, going so far as to write an entire book, dripping with disdain, for his subject. Or the late Pope St. John Paul II, whom Hitchens regarded as positively senile...
National Catholic Register
Regis Martin
CTK CALENDAR
21
MAY
SAINT CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES
Saturday
Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest and Martyr and Companions, Martyrs—Optional Memorial
22
MAY
SAINT RITA
Sunday
Saint Rita of Cascia—Optional Memorial
25
MAY
SAINT BEDE
Wednesday
Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor—Optional Memorial
26
MAY
ASCENSION OF THE LORD
SAINT PHILIP NERI
Thursday
The Ascension of the Lord (traditional observance)
Memorial of St. Philip Neri, Priest
29
MAY
ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Sunday
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (celebrated)
30
MAY
ARMENIAN CATHOLIC PATRIARCH
Monday
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno and Bishop Joseph V. Brennan, along with The Armenian Catholic Eparchy and Bishop Mikael Mouradian, welcome His Beatitude Raphael Bedros XXI, the Armenian Catholic Patriarch of the See of Cillica, to Fresno on May 30, 2022.
His Beatitude will be visiting Fresno to hear from local Armenian Catholics while simultaneously, updating the community on the sufferings of Christians in Lebanon and the Middle East.
During his visit, His Beatitude will be celebrating Vespers at St. John’s Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. with a light reception to follow. All are invited. RSVP may be emailed to: armcathfresno@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please call the Diocesan Communication Office at (559) 488-7409.
31
MAY
VISITATION OF THE BVM
Tuesday
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
04
JUNE
PATRICK MADRID
Saturday
All Men and Women are invited to an evening with Patrick Madrid, Catholic speaker and radio host on Relevant Radio.
• When: June 4, 2022 (5:00pm-9:30pm)
• Where: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 4600 E. Brundage Lane Bakersfield
• Cost: $30.00 per person (includes dinner)
• Register at: www.catholicmen.org
• VIP Sponsor Tables ($500 for 8 guests) are also available.
For additional information, please call or text (661) 912-6410
09
JUNE
PAINT NIGHT SOCIAL
Thursday
The Ladies Guild is hosting a paint night social event with As Unique As The Art.
Open to all. No skills required.
The cost is $20 per person Name of our project is Freedom Rains.