In an interview with Bishop Robert Barron, actor Shia LaBeouf reveals that he has converted to Catholicism. In the interview, the star of forty films admitted to… Read more “Shia LaBeouf Becomes Catholic”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Invest in the Kingdom of God
Luke 14:1, 7-14 On a sabbath he went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully.… Read more “Invest in the Kingdom of God”
Bishops Adopt School Policies Affirming Catholic Understanding of Sexuality
Archbishop George Lucas of Omaha and Bishop Donald DeGrood of Sioux Falls are the most recent bishops to have adopted policies for the Catholic schools in their… Read more “Bishops Adopt School Policies Affirming Catholic Understanding of Sexuality”
UW Misleads on Trans Study
A study performed by the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic that claimed that “gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary adolescents likely mitigated rates of depression… Read more “UW Misleads on Trans Study”
Tennessee Ends Abortion on Demand
Today, August 25, marks the day Tennessee’s pro-life “trigger law” goes into effect. In 2019, the Tennessee legislature passed the Human Life Protection Act, which provided for… Read more “Tennessee Ends Abortion on Demand”
Strive to enter through the narrow gate.”
Luke 13:22-30 Jesus passed through town and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people… Read more “Strive to enter through the narrow gate.””
“Being a Catholic in Nicaragua Today Is Basically a Crime”
The government in Nicaragua, run by long-time dictator Daniel Ortega, continues to crack down on the country’s Catholics. Ortega has been hostile to the Church for decades,… Read more ““Being a Catholic in Nicaragua Today Is Basically a Crime””
The Rosary: Extremist Symbol of Christian Nationalism?
I prayed my extremist symbol of Christian nationalism today. Have you? I refer, of course, to the rosary. In an opinion article in The Atlantic magazine dated… Read more “The Rosary: Extremist Symbol of Christian Nationalism?”
Solemnity of the Assumption
Today, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. One of the four principle dogmas of the Church on the Blessed Mother, the Assumption was… Read more “Solemnity of the Assumption”
St. Jean-Marie Vianney
Today, August 4, is the Memorial of St. Jean-Marie Vianney, patron saint of parish priests. Jean-Marie was born in Dardilly, Francie on May 8, 1786. Because of… Read more “St. Jean-Marie Vianney”