The Holy Rosary

Monday, the Joyful Mysteries, in Latin with Cardinal Burke.

The Life of His Majesty Tsar Boris III of Bulgaria ~ (1894–1943)

From The Romanian Monarchist

Boris III (Bulgarian: Борѝс III ; Boris Treti; 30 January [O.S. 18 January] 1894 – 28 August 1943), originally Boris Klemens Robert Maria Pius Ludwig Stanislaus Xaver (Boris Clement Robert Mary Pius Louis Stanislaus Xavier), was the Tsar of the Kingdom of Bulgaria from 1918 until he died in 1943.

Ancient and Medieval Philosophy: 6. The End of Scholasticism

With Ralph McInerny (R+I+P), PhD, late Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Jacques Maritain Centre, & Michael P. Grace Professor of Medieval Studies, Notre Dame.

How To Teach Your Kids That They Are Called To Become Saints

We are all, short or tall, old or young, called to a life of Supernatural Faith, Hope, and Charity, which leads to the Beatific Vision in Heaven as Saints.

From Aleteia

By Philip Kosloski

We need to remember that holiness is not reserved to only a few, but is a vocation that every single one of us is called to.

Recent popes have all highlighted the reality of the universal call to holiness. After the Second Vatican Council, St. John Paul II in particular pushed to encourage the laity to strive for sanctity, with both Pope Benedict XIV and Pope Francis reiterating the need for all people to lead a holy life.

Pope Leo XIV has taken up the torch as well, commenting on this topic during his homily on All Saints Day in 2025:

We can say, then, that from a Christian perspective education helps everyone to become saints. Nothing less will do. Pope Benedict XVI, on his Apostolic Journey to Great Britain in September 2010, during which he beatified John Henry Newman, invited young people to become saints with these words: “What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine.” This is the universal call to holiness that the Second Vatican Council made an essential part of its message (cf. Lumen Gentium, Chapter V). And holiness is intended for everyone, without exception, as a personal and communal journey marked out by the Beatitudes.

He returned to this topic with the Bishops of Peru in February:

[L]et us recall what the Second Vatican Council says: “It is therefore abundantly clear that all the faithful, of whatever state or condition, are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity.

With all of this in mind, it's important that we take these truths and teach them to our children and grandchildren. They, too, are called to become saints.

Teach them about the lives of the saints

This vocation to holiness should be fostered at an early age. One simple way cultivate this vocation is by telling them stories about the lives of the saints. The more kids learn about the saints, and the variety of saints there are, the more likely they will see themselves as one of them.

However, it can be tricky being a parent, as we often do not have an expert's knowledge of the saints and we may feel incapable of teaching our kids about the saints.

The good news is that there is a wealth of resources out there that can help you teach your kids or grandkids about the saints.

One resource that is perfect for babies and toddlers is the book Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes, written by Patrick O'Hearn and illustrated by Elizabeth Blair.

It teaches little children a wide variety of saints, showcasing how holiness is possible in every situation. Whether you are a boy or a girl, tall or short, a traveller or a homebody, holiness is achievable.

It's an important lesson for kids, and even adults, to learn. We often forget that we don't have to be a specific type of person to become a saint.

For older kids, Glory Stories continues to be a favorite audio drama series that teaches children about a variety of saints, again proving that holiness is possible.

There are also many other resources out there in the Catholic world that can help you teach your children how they too can become saints.

Pope Leo Declares The "Far Right" His Biggest Concern

The Pope Just Issued Terrible New Rules For The Pontifical Academy For Life

There's a reason some of us are calling it the Pontifical Academy For The Promotion of Sedevacantism.

The Norman Invasion that Rewrote Mediterranean History

From History Mapped Out

Norman invasion, conquest of Sicily, Robert Guiscard, Roger Hauteville, and the fall of Byzantine Italy - these events reshaped the Mediterranean in the 11th century. What began as mercenary service in Southern Italy evolved into a strategic takeover that dismantled the Sicilian Emirate and ended more than five centuries of Byzantine rule in the region. After defeating a papal coalition at Civitate, the Normans expanded across Apulia and Calabria. The fall of Bari in 1071 marked the collapse of Byzantine power in Italy. On Sicily, Roger Hauteville launched a calculated campaign that combined alliances, sieges, and decisive battles such as Cerami and Misilmeri. The capture of Palermo in 1072 and the final surrender of Noto in 1091 completed the transformation of the island. This Norman expansion rewrote Mediterranean history. The Papacy legitimised its conquests, creating a new Christian state in the heart of the Mediterranean and reshaping the balance of power among Latin Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic world on the eve of the Crusades. ⏱ Video Chapters 00:00 Norman Mercenaries in Southern Italy 02:40 The Rise of the Hautevilles 05:30 The Battle of Civitate (1053) 08:40 The Fall of Bari (1071) 12:00 The First Norman Landing in Sicily (1061) 15:00 Cerami and Misilmeri 18:30 The Siege and Fall of Palermo (1072) 22:00 Syracuse, Noto, and the End of Muslim Sicily (1086–1091) 25:00 The New Mediterranean Order

Traditional Catholic Morning Prayers in English | March

Traditional Catholic morning prayers to help start your day in a godly way! The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph. We've also included a powerful Lenten prayer -- the Prayer Before a Crucifix. This video is a compilation of many traditional morning prayers Catholics say, and should not be considered a replacement for those who have an obligation to pray the Divine Office morning prayers.

Protestant Uses Paul Against Infant Baptism... Then This Happens

From Totus Catholica

Protestants Set a Circumcision Trap… It Backfired Spectacularly Protestants argue that Paul's attack on circumcision destroys Catholic sacramental theology. But when you actually read Paul, he doesn't abolish circumcision's logic - he says baptism is the circumcision of Christ. The very argument used against infant baptism is the argument that proves it. 📌 The Point: If infant initiation was legitimate for 2,000 years under the Old Covenant, why would it suddenly become illegitimate under the New Covenant - which is supposed to be better? A covenant that includes fewer people than its predecessor is not a greater covenant. 📖 Core Sources Colossians 2:11,12 - The Key Text: "In him you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands... having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him." Paul doesn't say circumcision was meaningless and baptism is different. He says baptism is the circumcision of Christ. Type (circumcision) fulfilled by antitype (baptism). The sign changed from cutting flesh to washing with water. The scope expanded from Jewish males to all people. But the pattern remained - infants included in the covenant before they could believe. Genesis 17 - God's Explicit Design: "He who is 8 days old among you shall be circumcised." God doesn't say wait until they believe. He doesn't say make sure they understand first. He says day 8, period. Genesis 17v7: "This covenant is everlasting and for Abraham's seed throughout their generations." If infant inclusion was part of an everlasting covenant, how could it be abolished in the New Covenant? Acts 2:39 - After Peter calls the crowd to repentance and baptism: "The promise is to you and to your children." Same covenantal language, same family inclusion structure - not just adults who can decide. Household Baptisms (Acts 16): The Philippian jailer - "He was baptized at once, he and all his family." All his family - not just those who could articulate a faith statement. ⛪ Early Church Evidence Origen (3rd century): "The church received from the apostles the tradition of giving baptism to little children" Council of Carthage (252 AD): Debated not whether to baptise infants but whether to do so before the 8th day - assuming infant baptism was already standard practice Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus (c. 215 AD): "Baptise first the children and if they can speak for themselves, let them do so. Otherwise, let their parents or other relatives speak for them" St. Augustine: "Baptism now occupies the place that circumcision held among the ancient people of God" St. Cyprian of Carthage: "If circumcision was given on the eighth day, we should not hesitate to baptise infants even earlier" CCC 1250: Infants should be baptised within the first weeks after birth - the urgency matches circumcision, the pattern is maintained. 🛡️ Objections Answered "Mark 16:16 says believe first, then be baptised"? This proves too much. Abraham couldn't wait for infant Isaac to believe before circumcising him - God commanded the eighth day. If conscious belief must always precede covenant initiation, then God violated that principle for 2,000 years. Protestants don't claim Abraham was wrong. Mark 16 addresses adults hearing the gospel for the first time - not children born into believing households (Acts 2:39). The Trap That Backfired: Ask any Protestant: "Was Abraham wrong to circumcise Isaac before Isaac believed?" Answer yes → contradicts Genesis and calls God's explicit command an error Answer no → proves infant initiation is biblically legitimate Either way, the Catholic position wins. 📺 Chapters 0:00 - The Trap: Paul on Circumcision Destroys Infant Baptism? 1:43 - The Real Question: Did the New Covenant Abolish Infant Initiation? 2:26 - Colossians 2:11,12: Baptism Is the Circumcision of Christ 3:22 - Genesis 17: God's Explicit Design - Day 8, No Waiting 4:47 - Early Church: Origen, Hippolytus, Cyprian, Augustine 7:38 - Objection: "Believe First, Then Be Baptised" (Mark 16:16) 9:50 - Conclusion: The Sign Changed, the Pattern Remains 🌐 Connect 📿 https://totuscatholica.org/rosary 🌍 https://totuscatholica.org/ ✉️ https://totuscatholica.org/contact 🔍 https://catholicexaminationofconscien... 💬 Question If Abraham was right to circumcise Isaac on day 8 before Isaac could believe - and Paul explicitly calls baptism "the circumcision of Christ" (Col 2:11,12) - why would infant baptism be wrong under the New Covenant, which is supposed to be greater?