United States Supreme Court Building, Washington, D.C. I am not one of those who believe that Christians, or people of faith generally, are being unduly persecuted in… Read more “More Attacks on Religious Liberty”
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Pope Leo in France
Pope Leo XIV greeted by hundreds of thousands in Parish, Sunday, September 27, 2026 In seems that the faith is not entirely dead in la République. Pope… Read more “Pope Leo in France”
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Brothers and sisters:If there is any encouragement in Christ,any solace in love,any participation in the Spirit,any compassion and mercy,complete my joy by being… Read more “Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Will This Country Really Vote for Socialism?
Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) is always good for a pithy comment. I have heard him say more than… Read more “Will This Country Really Vote for Socialism?”
A Parent’s Regret
Nikole Hannah-Jones and Najya Hannah-Jones Nikole Hannah-Jones is in the news again. The creator of The 1619 Project, for which she won a Pulitzer Prize, and which… Read more “A Parent’s Regret”
Christians Go to Court to Defend Their Right to Live a Christian Life
Two cases came to my attention recently where Christians are going to court to defend their right to live their lives according to their Christian values while… Read more “Christians Go to Court to Defend Their Right to Live a Christian Life”
Cardinal Cupich Joins Sisters in Opposing Assisted Suicide Law
A member of the Chicago Province of the Little Sisters of the Poor provides comfort to a patient Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, has joined the… Read more “Cardinal Cupich Joins Sisters in Opposing Assisted Suicide Law”
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Renewal of your Mind
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9 You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped;you were too strong for me, and you triumphed.All the day I am… Read more “22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Renewal of your Mind”
St. Augustine of Hippo
St. Augustine of Hippo Today, August 28, is the Memorial of St. Augustine of Hippo St. Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest theologians of the… Read more “St. Augustine of Hippo”
Dolly Sings Her Love Song to the Man Who Inspired It
Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton This is just too sweet to pass by. I was listening to some of Dolly Parton’s greatest hits this morning and came… Read more “Dolly Sings Her Love Song to the Man Who Inspired It”
