UN Troops in the DRC On February 15, 70 bodies of Christian men, women, elderly, and children, were found in a church in Maiba village in Lubero… Read more “70 Christians Beheaded in DRC; World Essentially Silent”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
“Love Your Enemies”
First Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said to his disciples:“To you who hear I say,love your enemies, do good to those… Read more ““Love Your Enemies””
Things Trump Has Done That I Don’t Support
Recently, I wrote a post listing some of the things President Trump has done that I like since he re-entered the White House. Besides running for president… Read more “Things Trump Has Done That I Don’t Support”
VP Vance Shakes Up Europe
It’s true that my respect for J. D. Vance took a bit hit after he recently threw scurrilous false accusations against the U. S. Catholic bishops on… Read more “VP Vance Shakes Up Europe”
Conclave: A Review
SPOILER ALERT: This review discusses the plot of the movie and the twist at the end. So, if you haven’t watched the move and are planning to,… Read more “Conclave: A Review”
Our Lady of Lourdes
Dr. Alexis Carrel Today, February 11, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. I was praying morning prayer, when a verse from the Canticle from the… Read more “Our Lady of Lourdes”
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and… Read more “Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time”
USAID Wasteful Spending
USAID has come under a lot of criticism by Trump’s administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is now head of USAID, accusing them of “rank… Read more “USAID Wasteful Spending”
Things Trump Has Done That I Like
President Trump signs an Executive Order banning males from competing in female sports No one who’s regularly read this blog over the years will mistake me for… Read more “Things Trump Has Done That I Like”
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Simeon holding Jesus and praising God at the Presentation of the Lord Luke 2:22-40 When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of… Read more “Feast of the Presentation of the Lord”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 