Richard Simmons is a Roman Catholic priest who serves at Saints Peter and Lambert Parish, located in Skokie, Illinois. [1] Additionally, he is the host of a radio show on the Relevant Radio Network, which is owned by Catholics and airs on more than 200 stations nationwide. [2] During a radio broadcast that aired back […]
Catholics Argue that the Blue Laws Established by Protestants are Good for Reviving Church Attendance and Providing a Greater Good for Society
“Word on Fire” is an online Catholic publication proclaiming the “universality of the Catholic faith” to millions of people. [1] On November 30, 2023, they published an article that presented all the arguments for why Sunday laws are good and necessary in today’s society. The goal was to persuade readers to take action by adopting […]
Rome Enacts “Ecological Sunday” Driving Ban by Law to Combat Climate Change
Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, the seat of government for the nation of Italy. While the Vatican is a sovereign entity, it is geographically, religiously, and historically closely connected to Rome, and it plays a significant role in the political and spiritual affairs of the region. Rome’s political leaders have enacted “Ecological […]
Sunday Law Update Weekend Part 1
“Not a move has been made in exalting the idol sabbath, in bringing around Sunday observance through legislation, but Satan has been behind it, and has been the chief worker.” 7BC 977.
When US Catholic Bishops Met with White House Officials to Discuss Laudato Si’, Laudate Deum, and COP28, the Biden Administration was Receptive to the Pope’s Message
A Catholic delegation, consisting of three US Catholic bishops and other church representatives, met with senior White House officials on November 17, 2023, to discuss the Pope’s message as outlined in Laudato Si’ and Laudate Deum prior to the start of COP28, according to The Tablet, a Roman Catholic news agency. According to the report, […]
A Letter to the Editor Calls for the Return of Blue Laws that will “Shutter” All Businesses on Sunday in the same way that Jesus Cleansed the Temple from the Money Changers
Newspapers and media outlets will sometimes publish Letters to the Editor to express the views of their readers. These are opinion pieces that provide different perspectives on different issues to the broader community. The reason why these communications are important is because they highlight concerns that people have that are not receiving sufficient coverage in […]
Even Fashion and Beauty Magazines Promote Sunday as the Special Day of Rest, the Day for Families, and the Day when Stores are Closed
RBA Group is a leading publishing company that produces 48 different newspapers and magazines in Spain, Italy, and Portugal with millions of readers. [1] One of its magazines is named “Clara” and is available online and in print. Called “the most complete magazine for today’s woman” by RBA Group, “Clara” includes features on diet, cooking, […]
Rome’s Free Sunday is for Everyone, Including the Cities 15 Million Annual Visitors
Sunday is the traditional day of rest in Rome. To help establish this idea and raise awareness of this day, Rome is promoting a “Free Sunday for everyone event,” which it is offering to its 15 million tourists who visit Rome and Vatican City each year. [1] Once again, the ruling powers want you to […]
An Ecumenical Organization Asks Oil Executives to Adhere to the Pope’s Teachings in Laudate Deum Concerning the Common Good
Why is the global community—including the ecumenical movement—so obsessed with Rome’s climate change agenda? Why are the same climate policies being promoted by everyone? Put simply, the Vatican, through all its networks and agents, has been actively spreading this message to the whole world. To be clear, though, the Pope’s climate encyclical has never had […]
Parade Media: Sunday is the Universal Pause Button For Everyone to Take a Break and Reset
Parade is a media and entertainment company that develops news stories and online content across several digital and video platforms. On October 21, 2023, Parade published an article in which Sunday was promoted as the “universal” pause button, or day of rest for individuals to relax, unwind, and recharge. The article stated: • “Sundays are […]