Dame Sarah Mullally, Archbishop-designate of Canterbury Last month, the Anglican Church chose Sarah Mullally as the new archbishop-designate of Canterbury, the titular See of the Anglican Communion.… Read more “Sarah Mullally to be New Archbishop of Canterbury”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 2
Part 2 of this series, “Why I Don’t Believe God Exists,” will consider St. Anselm of Canterbury’s argument for the existence of God. St. Anselm of Canterbury… Read more “Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 2”
All Souls Day
First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9 The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of… Read more “All Souls Day”
China Begins New Crackdown on Religious Freedom
Worshippers walking past the shadow of a cross at the entrance to the ‘underground’ Zhongxin Bridge Catholic Church, after a service celebrating the Feast of the Ascension in… Read more “China Begins New Crackdown on Religious Freedom”
Humility Is the Foundation of Prayer
Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. ‘Two people went up to the temple area… Read more “Humility Is the Foundation of Prayer”
Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 1
St. Augustine of Hippo Faith is what we believe about the God whose existence reason demonstrates. That God exists is not an article of Catholic faith. Why?… Read more “Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 1”
From Satanist to Saint
St. Bartolo Longo On October 19, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven beati, one of whom was Bartolo Longo, champion of the rosary and former Satanist priest! St.… Read more “From Satanist to Saint”
A Difficult Week So Far
Dear friends, it has been a difficult week so far. On Monday, I received some challenging news. My blood pressure has been dropping precipitously during dialysis. When… Read more “A Difficult Week So Far”
The Surprising Grace of God
This is my homily for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Luke 17:11-19 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As… Read more “The Surprising Grace of God”
Press’ Bias in Reporting on Leo XIV & Trump
Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump The press is at it again. The U. S. press, in particular, but the European press also, especially the Guardian… Read more “Press’ Bias in Reporting on Leo XIV & Trump”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 