Issue: December 1985
From the Editor ...
For what purpose did the Divine Child come?...
Bishops of England, Where Are You?
An article about the London protest against the screening of the blasphemous film Hail Mary by Julia Grimer, the President of the Young Roman Catholics.
The Immaculate Conception: A Development of Doctrine
Fr. Rickaby's discussion of the Immaculate Conception in terms of development of doctrine is a fine occasion for us to see the importance of this concept in our religion and to avoid the simplistic pitfall of thinking that every aspect and emphasis of modern Catholic life has always been with us in precisely the form we know.
Christ Hidden from the World
A sermon by Cardinal Newman.
Saint Robert Southwell
A new feature edited by Robert Carballo.
Ridgefield Diary
Quarterly events and activities at St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary reported by a seminarian.
The Abortionist: Hands that Shed Innocent Blood
Emanuel Valenza examines and refutes the emerging Quality of Life ethic underlying the pro-abort movement.
News Briefs
November's Synod in Rome is the focus of this selection from Religious News Briefs.
Some Final Thoughts on the Film "Hail Mary"
Emma Norris contributes a few thoughts on the blasphemous film.
Ask Me...
Father Carl answers questions about the Synod's Final Report, dialogue Mass, and Conciliar "saints" like Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Brother Gino.
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