Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew On November 29, during Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey, he and Ecumenical Patriarch Barthelomew signed a Joint Declaration calling… Read more “Hope for Unity Between Orthodox and Catholic”
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Bishop Barron Interviews Justice Coney Barrett
This is an excellent interview by Bishop Robert Barron of Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett of the U. S. Supreme Court. They talk about Coney Barrett’s philosophy… Read more “Bishop Barron Interviews Justice Coney Barrett”
Christmas 2025
From a sermon by Pope St. Leo the Great (c. 391 – 461). Dearly beloved, today our Savior is born; let us rejoice. Sadness should have no… Read more “Christmas 2025”
The Church in Tennessee
An article published last month by The Catholic World Report purports to rank the Catholic dioceses in the United States by how fruitful each diocese is in… Read more “The Church in Tennessee”
Horror in Sydney
A family reacts during a menorah lighting ceremony at a floral memorial for victims of Sunday’s shooting, at the Bondi Pavilion on Bondi Beach on Tuesday, Dec.… Read more “Horror in Sydney”
Third Sunday of Advent, 2025
I was too tired to finish this post last night, so I’m posting it now. Matthew 11:2-11 When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works… Read more “Third Sunday of Advent, 2025”
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe It is late. I’ve driven from Knoxville to Mountain City, TN after dialysis today in anticipation of giving an… Read more “Our Lady of Guadalupe”
Sexploitation Schemes Targeting U. S. Children
In an interview on FoxNews, Former Assistant FBI Director Chris Swecker speaks about a new scam that is targeting young people in the U. S., especially young… Read more “Sexploitation Schemes Targeting U. S. Children”
Advent: A Season to Reset
Advent is the season Catholics and some other Christian traditions set aside to prepare for the coming of our Lord. There are two comings for which we… Read more “Advent: A Season to Reset”
Second Sunday of Advent, 2025
St. John the Baptist preaching “Prepare the way of the Lord!” Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for… Read more “Second Sunday of Advent, 2025”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 