A group of Catholic youth volunteers bringing aid to victims of Mexico’s recent earthquake were attacked by unidentified gunmen. At least one person was shot and a… Read more “Catholic Volunteers Attacked in Mexico”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 30
EVIDENCE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD FROM EXPERIENCE: MIRACLES, PART 3 The Evidence for Miracles Today In the 1986 documentary about Mother Teresa, produced by Ann… Read more “God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 30”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 2
2. The eternal Father, by a free and hidden plan of His own wisdom and goodness, created the whole world. His plan was to raise people to… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 2”
Prayers for the Victims of Las Vegas
Prayers for the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. More than fifty were killed and over 400 injured. Stephen Paddock, the suspect in the Las Vegas shooting,… Read more “Prayers for the Victims of Las Vegas”
October Rosary Challenge
This October, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the “Day the Sun Danced,” October 13, 1917. On that day, many in a gathering 50,000 to 70,000 people… Read more “October Rosary Challenge”
A Critique of “Building a Bridge” by James Martin, SJ
A friend asked me to read Building a Bridge, How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter Into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity… Read more “A Critique of “Building a Bridge” by James Martin, SJ”
God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 29
EVIDENCE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD FROM EXPERIENCE: MIRACLES, PART 2 The Miracles of Jesus Regarding the miracles of Jesus, we have more than one written… Read more “God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 29”
The People of Puerto Rico Need Our Help
Puerto Rico has experienced unprecedented devastation after being hit directly by Hurricane Maria. https://cruxnow.com/global-church/2017/09/24/jesuit-puerto-rico-says-hurricane-devastation-apocalyptic/ Agencies you can contact to help: Catholic Relief Services: https://support.crs.org/donate/hurricane-irma-relief American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Hurricane-Irma-Affects-Caribbean-Southeast-Red-Cross-Responds… Read more “The People of Puerto Rico Need Our Help”
NFL Players Protest
Well, everyone else seems to be sharing their opinions on the matter, so I may as well, also. I am, of course, talking about the NFL players’… Read more “NFL Players Protest”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 1
DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH Lumen Gentium 21 November, 1964 Chapter 1 THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH 1. Christ is the Light of nations. Because this is… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 1”