Welcome

Welcome to Nearer My God, a blog which promotes Western Judeo/Christian culture from a Roman Catholic perspective. You will find selections from literature, poetry, music, art, and Holy Scripture, as well as links to Catholic/Christian sites to help us keep our culture from being distorted and destroyed.

We start with an excerpt from the encyclical E Supremi (On High) written by Pope Pius X and issued October 4, 1903:

 "For who can fail to see that society is at the present time, more than in any past age, suffering from a terrible and deep-rooted malady which, developing every day and eating into its inmost being, is dragging it to destruction? You understand, Venerable Brethren, what this disease is - apostasy from God, than which in truth nothing is more allied with ruin."

Written over a century ago, Pope Pius X described something which has only gotten worse - in essence, turning our backs on God. How can a society or country survive? We’ve all encountered our slide into lawlessness with riots, looting, arson, violence, fraud, and a hatred that permeates every-day living. Our history is being erased and our rights are, one by one, being taken away. Some of us are still not allowed into our churches, even while we can shop, dine in restaurants, and go to the movies. It’s not just ignoring God, it’s a dedicated attack against Him and His faithful.

What can we do? First and foremost, pray. Especially for those who hate you. Fast and sacrifice. Fight back by educating yourself. Read the Bible. Read the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Listen to some of the Masses and liturgical music written by the great composers. Visit museums virtually and view paintings and sculptures by the great Masters. 

Here at Nearer My God I will share some of my favorite books and poems, music and paintings. At the right of the page I’ll keep a list of helpful and interesting sites you can visit. My plan is to post something each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – more or less. Comments will be allowed and encouraged, but, please, keep everything civil. I’ll read them before I allow them to be posted.

Let’s not lose our history and culture. Let’s keep them alive, at least in our little corner of the world.