I’ve been reading “Divine Mercy in My Soul,” the diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska and have shared some thoughts from her writings. I’ll continue to do… Read more ““I Desire That There Be A Feast of Mercy.””
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
A New Path to Sainthood!
Pope Francis has opened a fourth path toward canonization! The Church has traditionally recognized three paths to canonization: martyrdom, a life of heroic Christian virtue, and “equivalent… Read more “A New Path to Sainthood!”
“Who Is The Extremist Here?”
The Southern Poverty Law Center has a rich history of fighting for the civil rights of African-Americans and other marginalized groups. It identifies and lists hate groups… Read more ““Who Is The Extremist Here?””
Is California Trying to Make It Illegal to Be Christian?
The title of this post sounds extreme, I know. And, no, I don’t think any state is trying to make Christianity itself illegal, as in trying to… Read more “Is California Trying to Make It Illegal to Be Christian?”
Mark Your Calendar!
I’ll be giving a presentation at the 2017 Ministries Day for the Diocese of Knoxville. The theme of the Ministries Day is: “Missionary Disciples for the New… Read more “Mark Your Calendar!”
St. Camillus de Lellis
Today is the Feast of St. Camillus de Lellis, one of the patron saints of nurses. Here is an account of his life from EWTN: http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/STCAML.htm Be… Read more “St. Camillus de Lellis”
Telling the Truth Is A Matter of Justice
https://heatst.com/world/new-movie-about-winston-churchill-is-a-perverse-fantasy-which-deserves-to-be-a-flop/ http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/controversy/common-misconceptions/a-righteous-gentile-pope-pius-xii-and-the-jews.html Attempting to destroy the reputations of honorable men is nothing new. Usually, there are motives. The above links suggest anti-Catholic, left-wing political motives for… Read more “Telling the Truth Is A Matter of Justice”
The Gospel According to John
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN Suggested Readings: John 1:1-14, John 3:1-21, John 4:4-42, John 6:22-71, John 8:1-20, John 8:31-59, John 10:1-6, John 11:1-44, John 13:1-20, John 13:31-35,… Read more “The Gospel According to John”
The Disturbing Case of Charlie Gard
http://www.lifenews.com/2017/07/11/hospital-charlie-gards-existence-offers-him-no-benefit-its-inhuman-for-him-to-live/ The case of Charlie Gard, the infant son of Chris Gard and Connie Yates of England who suffers from a congenital mitochondrial disorder, has dominated the… Read more “The Disturbing Case of Charlie Gard”
God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 22
More stories of martyrs who gave all for their faith in Christ and in devotion to the gospel. Gianna Molla Gianna Molla was not a typical… Read more “God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 22”