Pope Francis broke with diplomatic protocol by personally making a visit to the Russian embassy in Rome. Normally, the Vatican would call on the Russian ambassador to… Read more “Pope Francis Visits Russian Embassy”
Month: February 2022
Pope Francis Declares Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace
Pope Francis has asked all to join him in praying and fasting on March 2, 2022, Ash Wednesday, for peace in response to increased tensions between Russia… Read more “Pope Francis Declares Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace”
Chair of St. Peter
Today, February 22, is the Feast of the Chair of Peter, Apostle. This Feast doesn’t celebrate a piece of furniture. Rather, it celebrates the Office of the… Read more “Chair of St. Peter”
The Genocide Olympics
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are over. Good riddance! I didn’t tune in to the Olympics this year and, if reports are accurate, a lot of other… Read more “The Genocide Olympics”
Finland Tries Christian MP and Bishop for Teaching Christian Morality
Paivi Rasanen is a Finnish physician and mother of five children. She served as chairwoman of the Christian Democrats party in Finland from 2004 to 2015. From… Read more “Finland Tries Christian MP and Bishop for Teaching Christian Morality”
Schools and Employers Want to Muzzle Free Speech
David Stout is a junior at Plainwell High School, a public high school in Michigan. One day, while in school, he engaged in a text messaging conversation… Read more “Schools and Employers Want to Muzzle Free Speech”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXXV
35. Christ, the great Prophet, who proclaimed the Kingdom of His Father both by the testimony of His life and the power of His words, continually fulfills… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXXV”
Chad Shields, Deacon Candidate
This is the next in my series on deacon candidates for the Diocese of Knoxville. Today we hear from Chad Shields, candidate from Christ the King in… Read more “Chad Shields, Deacon Candidate”
St. Josephine Bakhita
Today, February 8, is the Memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita. Here is my homily given at the Communion Service today: Today is the Memorial of St. Josephine… Read more “St. Josephine Bakhita”
Racism and the Imago Dei
Race and racism have become something of a cultural/social/political obsession in recent years. It’s difficult to go a day without reading or hearing of a story that… Read more “Racism and the Imago Dei”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 