Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 The desert and the parched land will exult;the steppe will rejoice and bloom.They will bloom with abundant flowers,and rejoice with joyful song.The glory of… Read more “Third Sunday of Advent”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Second Sunday of Advent
Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judeaand saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”It was of him that the… Read more “Second Sunday of Advent”
China’s Protests: The Blank Sheets of Paper Say It All
Protesters in China hold up blank sheets of paper Protests in China have caught the attention of the world, but not much action in support of the… Read more “China’s Protests: The Blank Sheets of Paper Say It All”
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
Here is a rendition of the beautiful Advent/Christmas hymn sung by the Vos Omnes Virtual Choir and produced by Mark Nowakowski and arranged by Adam Taylor, sponsored… Read more “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent”
First Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 2:1-5 This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz,saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.In days to come,the mountain of the LORD’s houseshall be established as the highest mountainand… Read more “First Sunday of Advent”
“Nobody Is Beyond Redemption.”
Mark Wahlberg, who is a devout Catholic, financed and produced the movie “Father Stu” as a passion project. The movie is about a man who makes a… Read more ““Nobody Is Beyond Redemption.””
St. Columban, Abbot
Today, November 23, is the Memorial of Saint Columban, abbot. From The Liturgy of the Hours: Saint Columban was born in Ireland before the middle of the… Read more “St. Columban, Abbot”
The FTX Collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former CEO of FTX I am in no way, shape, or form an expert on finances, much less on cryptocurrency. The big news… Read more “The FTX Collapse”
Trump Announces for 2024. I Pray for My Country.
My greatest fear has been realized. Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but not by much. Earlier today, former President Donald Trump announced he was a candidate for… Read more “Trump Announces for 2024. I Pray for My Country.”
Four Common Sense Reforms to Stop Mass Shootings
The University of Virginia campus Another month, another senseless shooting. In the wake of the shooting deaths of three University of Virginia students and the wounding of… Read more “Four Common Sense Reforms to Stop Mass Shootings”
