Breaking the Spiral of Silence - Tuesday October 2nd

Spiral of Silence: A social phenomenon where, out of a desire to avoid reprisal or rejection, people go along with what they think is the popular opinion - even if they object to that opinion personally. Instead of voicing their objections, they remain silent.

In cooperation with the Bishops' ongoing campaign for religious liberty, Credo is pleased to host a showing of the DVD "Breaking the Spiral of Silence" Tuesday, October 2^nd at 6 PM at the St. Louis Abbey, followed by a discussion session. Free.

Professor Robert George: Prospects for Life, Marriage, and Liberty Sunday, November 25th 2012

Professor Robert George’s famous Manhattan Declaration promises resistance to the point of civil disobedience against any legislation that might implicate their churches or charities in abortion, embryo-destructive research or same-sex marriage. It may come to that, or we may be able to avoid it. Join Credo and the Catholic Union of Missouri for our annual Christ the King Dinner to hear Professor George’s analysis of the prospects for life, marriage, and liberty in the light of the recent elections, and where we may be headed.

Join us at 6 PM Sunday November 25^th for an evening of stimulating analysis and discussion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton, Missouri. Non-Members $32; Members $27; Group of 8+ $27. Free inside parking at the 7777 Bonhomme Parking Garage. The bridge from the garage to the hotel is on the Orange Level. The garage gate will be open when you leave. Register Here before Wednesday, November 22^nd. First time? Other Questions?  E-mail us here and be sure to leave your phone number.

¡Viva Cristo Rey! What Have the Cristeros to Teach Us Today?

In the early part of the 2o^th century a profound evil gripped Mexico. Masonic, Marxist revolutionaries, nothing less than the enemies of Jesus Christ, seized control of the government and attempted to destroy the Catholic Church. They very nearly succeeded. In the midst of terror, courageous priests clandestinely made their way through the countryside dispensing the sacraments and preaching the Gospel to the Mexican faithful. Many received the crown of martyrdom; the most famous is Blessed Miguel Pro (pictured here at the moment of his death).

As these holy priests, ever in danger of their lives, fulfilled the duties of their divine vocations, an army of laymen rose up and challenged the godless Mexican government. They were the Cristeros – their battle cry was  ¡Viva Cristo Rey! Their story is one of the great Catholic war stories of all time, and is one all Christians should know because the brutal persecution of the Church in Mexico warns us of a persecution that could come in the United States. Come and hear their story Saturday, September 15^th at 6:30 PM.

What Does Belief in the Church Mean?

Credo means “I Believe”. The definitive Latin text of the Profession of Faith we make every Sunday at Holy Mass begins Credo in unum Deum – I Believe in one God. This seems to be an easy-enough thing to say. Further on, we say Et unam, sanctam, cathòlicam, et apostòlicum Ecclèsiam – and [in] one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. This seems an easy-enough thing to say too. But what does belief in the Church mean? And how does that translate into public life? Dr. Ed Hogan, director of Paul VI Institute in St. Louis will give a presentation at 1 PM on Saturday, September 15 with a Q & A session on this. Free.

Selection of Paul Ryan Excites Catholics, Pro-Lifers

When Mitt Romney announced on August 11^th his selection of Paul Ryan of Wisconsin to be his vice-presidential running mate, excitement bubbled up all over the country among Catholics, pro-life activists, and citizens who like well-read and intellectual political leaders.  Not since 1964, when Barry Goldwater chose Rep. William Miller of New York, has a Catholic appeared on the G.O.P. ticket.  Probably not since 1956, when the Democrats re-nominated Adlai Stevenson, or 1932, when Herbert Hoover lost his re-election bid, has a candidate of such acknowledged intellectual weight appeared on a national ticket.

Breaking the Spiral of Silence - Monday August 20th

Spiral of Silence: A social phenomenon where, out of a desire to avoid reprisal or rejection, people go along with what they think is the popular opinion - even if they object to that opinion personally. Instead of voicing their objections, they remain silent. In cooperation with the Bishops' ongoing campaign for religious liberty, the DVD "Breaking the Spiral of Silence" will be shown Monday, August 20^th at 7 PM at St. Clare of Assisi followed by a Q & A session with Dr. Ed Hogan, director of Paul VI Institute in St. Louis. Free.