Category Archives: Keeping the dogma of the Faith

We Are Suffering From a Crisis of the Faith

As it sometimes happens, while dusting, I got my hands on a book I couldn’t put down. It’s about New France.  While reading it, I couldn’t help but call to mind the whole post-Conciliar mess, particularly the “spirit of Assisi” … Continue reading

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“El Catorce” of the Cristero Wars

“El Catorce” is a most interesting character, certainly someone not deemed to have been a saintly figure, but at least he fought on the right side.  May God have mercy on his soul!  Known as a fearless fighter, but also … Continue reading

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Voris on the Aftermath of the Election

This analysis is quite sobering. I couldn’t help but think of what my friend from Guatemala said about the earthquake.  He sees it as God’s punishment. I wonder how many are able to discern that God is punishing America also. … Continue reading

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María de la Luz Camacho – Female Cristero Martyr

There is so little known of the female Cristero martyrs, that when I found this one, I wanted to translate it for you.   The original post is from Corazon Cristero on Facebook.  Here is how it reads: “María de la … Continue reading

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Cristero Priest, Martyr, Saint

Saint  José Isabel Flores Varela,           1866 – 1927 Beatified on Nov. 22,1992 Canonized May  21, 2000 Father lived a life much like Blessed M. Pro – on the run – sleeping in caves, offering Mass … Continue reading

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Notes, Continuing With the Cristeros…

I continue to be amazed with the wealth of information I have recently come across.  I want to share it all, but I realize that my first obligation is to nourish my soul and to comply with my daily duty … Continue reading

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The Flags of The Cristeros

The wording reads: “Long live Christ the King and Our Lady of Guadalupe”. << To the left is a Cristero family with the flag as depicted above. This is an image of a battle standard carried by the Cristeros.  >> … Continue reading

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Let’s Pray for the Canonization of Blessed José Luis Sánchez del Río

May 7, 2014 update: Here is the latest development.  All that’s left to do is wait.  See link to our most recent news: Blessed José Sanchez del Rio. May 15, 2013 – Please notice today’s update, below in bold. January … Continue reading

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Excerpts from Gary Potter Article – Cristeros

AngelQueen has posted a lengthy and factual account of the Cristiada as written by Gary Potter who relies heavily on the authoritative text of the historian Jean Meyer.  Below are some excerpts which I  found to be especially interesting, but … Continue reading

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Carta de Un Cristero – Letter of a Cristero

He kept the Faith! The following is my translation of a letter (source in Spanish: Mater Castissima) from the Cristero martyr José Maria Fernández, addressed to his beloved wife. It makes one reflect:  How many of us are prepared for … Continue reading

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