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This article is from The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation  December 5 is the feast of Blessed Nicolas Steno (born Niels Steensen), who is known as one of the fathers of modern geology and paleontology. Quite a few revisionist and fallacious claims surround this great man of science and faith, to the point [...]

This article is from The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation  In 1858, on the eve of the publication of Charles Darwin’s book Origin of Species, the Queen of Prophets appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous and identified Herself as “the Immaculate Conception,” thus giving the lie to the diabolical deception of human evolution. It [...]

This coming Friday (31 January 2025), The Fatima Center will begin a 54-day Rosary Novena, with its specific intention being the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as requested by Our Lady of Fatima (and for all the intentions of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts). The Novena will conclude on the Feast [...]

Hallowed Be the Name of God “Hallowed be Thy Name” (Matt. 6:9). The first petition of the Lord’s Prayer begins with sentiments of praise and adoration for the most adorable Name of God. In so doing, our Savior, the true Author of this prayer, has shown us the primary importance of giving honor and glory [...]

This article is from The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation  Dear Friends of the Kolbe Center, Christ is born!  Glorify Him! Nowadays it is widely asserted that defenders of the traditional Catholic doctrine of creation only accept Magisterial teachings that agree with their own views and reject more recent pronouncements that contradict earlier [...]

This article is from The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation  Dear Friends of the Kolbe Center, Glory to Jesus Christ! Two weeks ago, on December 5, Holy Church celebrated the feast of Blessed Nicolas Steno who is known as one of the fathers of modern geology and paleontology.  Nowadays, Catholic young people are [...]

This article is from The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation  Dear Friends of the Kolbe Center, Christ is born!  Glorify Him! Two days before Christmas we celebrated the feast of St. John Cantius, the fifteenth century Polish priest and professor. One of the most famous miracles in the life of St. John Cantius [...]

The Importance and Symbolism of Incense in Catholic Worship Incense has played a profound role in Catholic worship for centuries, symbolizing the sacred, fostering an atmosphere of reverence, and serving as an offering of prayer and adoration. Rooted in Scriptural traditions and ingrained in longstanding liturgical practice, incense serves as a bridge between the material [...]

This article is from The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation  Dear Friends of the Kolbe Center, Glory to Jesus Christ! On this First Saturday, as the Church prepares to celebrate the great feast of the Immaculate Conception, we have posted an article on the Kolbe Center website showing the inseparability of the Immaculate [...]

This article is from The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation  Arguments that are given for evolution include theological as well as scientific arguments. The arguments I shall present against evolution, however, are only scientific. The theological arguments for evolution are of the type that dispute Creation in the expectation of establishing evolution. These [...]

This article is from The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation  Dear Friends of the Kolbe Center, Glory to Jesus Christ! From time to time we have mentioned the fact that it is almost impossible for us to find Catholic progressive creationists and theistic evolutionists who are willing to debate in a public forum.  [...]

“Our” Father In just 56 words, the Our Father summarizes how we are to approach God. It combines praise and petition. It calls for surrender and understanding. This prayer puts us into a relationship with God, Who reaches down to us as a loving Father. It also unites us with all those who are of [...]