Angela Carini and Imane Khelif Controversy continues to plague the 2024 Paris Olympics. Boxer Angela Carini, representing Italy against Algerian Imane Khelif, quit her boxing match against… Read more “Female Boxer Loses to Male Boxer?”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
France Mocks Last Supper
Of all the things France could have done to open the 2024 Olympics, the last I think anyone would have expected was a mockery of the faith… Read more “France Mocks Last Supper”
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:1-15 Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick. Jesus went… Read more “Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Our New Bishop: Mark Beckman
Bishop Mark Beckman On Friday, July 26, James Mark Beckman became the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. He goes by his middle name so, while… Read more “Our New Bishop: Mark Beckman”
Joe Biden and “Conciliar Catholicism”
According to Crux, Marcello Neri, an Italian theologian who is visiting professor at the Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Studies, published an article in Settimana… Read more “Joe Biden and “Conciliar Catholicism””
Homily for Sunday, July 21, 2024
Bishop-elect J. Mark Beckman On Friday, July 26, Bishop-elect Mark Beckman will be ordained as the new bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The readings for Sunday,… Read more “Homily for Sunday, July 21, 2024”
What a Week!
The last week has been one of, if not the, most tumultuous week in American politics in my memory. First, former President Donald Trump literally comes within… Read more “What a Week!”
I Pray for My Country
What is going on in our country? I am fearful that we are edging closer to more than a culture war, but an actual war, where people… Read more “I Pray for My Country”
Judge Rules Texas AG Has No Grounds to Close Shelter
Judge Francisco Dominguez ruled on July 2 that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, representing the state of Texas, “failed to establish probable grounds to close Annunciation House,”… Read more “Judge Rules Texas AG Has No Grounds to Close Shelter”
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 3:20-35 Jesus came home with his disciples. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. When his relations heard of this they… Read more “10th Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 