Leighton Sterling watches flood waters along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas. The devastation and heartbreak in Kerrville, Texas cannot be measured. It is simply too much.… Read more “Prayers for Texas”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
How Beautiful
I don’t have a Gospel reflection today, so I’m going to offer this song, “How Beautiful.” It is a song about the the Church, the Body of… Read more “How Beautiful”
I Am Not a Good Catholic
I’m upset with myself. I feel like a let Jesus down. Today, I participated in a podcast where the host is wanting to get the perspectives of… Read more “I Am Not a Good Catholic”
Solemnity of Sts Peter & Paul
Statues of St. Peter and St. Paul, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican First Reading: Acts 12:1-11 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 17-18 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus… Read more “Solemnity of Sts Peter & Paul”
What Is Jon Stewart Talking About?
Jon Stewart This will be a brief post. I just need to rant a bit about this because it burns me so. I have never been a… Read more “What Is Jon Stewart Talking About?”
Well, He Did It.
Map of Iran showing locations of Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan bombed by U. S. military under Trump’s orders Yesterday, June 21, 2025, President Trump ordered and the… Read more “Well, He Did It.”
Solemnity of the Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ
My homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi: Today is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. Today we celebrate especially the great… Read more “Solemnity of the Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ”
SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Transgender “Care” for Minors
The United States Supreme Court The U. S. Supreme Court today ruled that a Tennessee law, called SB1, that bans hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and transgender surgeries… Read more “SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Transgender “Care” for Minors”
Colorado Is At It Again.
Despite two losses in the Supreme Court, Colorado is trying once again to enforce its anti-discrimination laws on the people of the Rocky Mountain State, contrary to… Read more “Colorado Is At It Again.”
The Israel-Iran War Rages On
The war between Israel and Iran is a war between a cat and a mouse. Iran, quite simply, does not have the military strength to compete with… Read more “The Israel-Iran War Rages On”
