Worshippers walking past the shadow of a cross at the entrance to the ‘underground’ Zhongxin Bridge Catholic Church, after a service celebrating the Feast of the Ascension in… Read more “China Begins New Crackdown on Religious Freedom”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Humility Is the Foundation of Prayer
Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. ‘Two people went up to the temple area… Read more “Humility Is the Foundation of Prayer”
Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 1
St. Augustine of Hippo Faith is what we believe about the God whose existence reason demonstrates. That God exists is not an article of Catholic faith. Why?… Read more “Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 1”
From Satanist to Saint
St. Bartolo Longo On October 19, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven beati, one of whom was Bartolo Longo, champion of the rosary and former Satanist priest! St.… Read more “From Satanist to Saint”
A Difficult Week So Far
Dear friends, it has been a difficult week so far. On Monday, I received some challenging news. My blood pressure has been dropping precipitously during dialysis. When… Read more “A Difficult Week So Far”
The Surprising Grace of God
This is my homily for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Luke 17:11-19 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As… Read more “The Surprising Grace of God”
Press’ Bias in Reporting on Leo XIV & Trump
Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump The press is at it again. The U. S. press, in particular, but the European press also, especially the Guardian… Read more “Press’ Bias in Reporting on Leo XIV & Trump”
Surge of Young Adult Men Entering the Church
“The Catholic Church is an institution I am bound to hold divine — but for unbelievers a proof of its divinity might be found in the fact… Read more “Surge of Young Adult Men Entering the Church”
Pope Leo XIV Stirs Up Controversy
Pope Leo XIV blesses 20,000 year-old Greenland ice block Pope Leo XIV has stirred up some controversy this week, though most of it is in the minds… Read more “Pope Leo XIV Stirs Up Controversy”
Cardinals of the Church Should Not Be Causing Scandal
Archbishop of Chicago, Blaise Cardinal Cupich Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago has announced that the Archdiocese of Chicago (which really means, Cardinal Cupich) will be honoring Senator… Read more “Cardinals of the Church Should Not Be Causing Scandal”
