1 and 2 Thessalonians Suggested Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 13-15, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 The First Letter to the Thessalonians holds a distinct honor… Read more “The Letters of Paul, Part 3”
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Brothers of Charity Given Ultimatum: Stop Practicing Euthanasia!
It’s bad enough that secular authorities attack the Church and attempt to press her into complying with ungodly policies. What is still worse is when Catholic institutions… Read more “Brothers of Charity Given Ultimatum: Stop Practicing Euthanasia!”
Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, Catholic Martyr
Today, August 9, is the anniversary of the execution of Blessed Franz Jagerstatter. Blessed Franz was an Austrian peasant farmer who refused to fight for Hitler and… Read more “Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, Catholic Martyr”
St. Dominic
Today, August 8, is the Memorial of St. Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans. St. Dominic is one of the best known saints of… Read more “St. Dominic”
God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 25
EVIDENCE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD FROM EXPERIENCE: MORALITY As a human community, we experience that there are objective moral values. These moral values are not… Read more “God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 25”
The Latest on the Shroud of Turin
The link below addresses new evidence suggesting that the Shroud of Turin may be the real deal: the burial clothe of Jesus! I don’t take any particular… Read more “The Latest on the Shroud of Turin”
O Unchanging Truth!
From Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska: “O inexhaustible treasure of purity of intention which makes all our actions perfect and so pleasing… Read more “O Unchanging Truth!”
Feast of St. Mary Major
Today, August 5, is the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. In 431, the Council of Ephesus proclaimed Mary, the Mother of… Read more “Feast of St. Mary Major”
St. Jean Vianney
Today, August 4, is the Memorial of St. Jean Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. Jean was born in Dardilly, France (near Lyon) in 1786. His… Read more “St. Jean Vianney”
Do Parents Have Rights?
In recent weeks the world has been torn and heartbroken over the suffering of Charlie Gard and his parents in England. There’s little need to review the… Read more “Do Parents Have Rights?”
