A couple of Gallup polls caught my eye this week. The first has gotten a bit of attention in the press, while the second barely any at… Read more “Living in the Absence of God”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Democrats More Concerned About Making White Liberals Happy Than Addressing Real Concerns of Minorities
A Newsweek opinion piece by Darvio Morrow, CEO of the FCB radio network, was very frank and, in my mind, very accurate, in its assessment of the… Read more “Democrats More Concerned About Making White Liberals Happy Than Addressing Real Concerns of Minorities”
Fathers Are Essential
Sunday was Father’s Day, and I had a very nice day. First, I assisted at the 8am Mass and got to preach on the Solemnity of the… Read more “Fathers Are Essential”
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Here is my homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi: Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. This is… Read more “Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)”
St. Anthony of Padua
Today, June 13, is the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church. St. Anthony is one of the most beloved saints, especially… Read more “St. Anthony of Padua”
Solemnity of the Holy Trinity
John 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he come, the Spirit of… Read more “Solemnity of the Holy Trinity”
Threat to Justice Kavanaugh
A man was arrested earlier today near the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in possession of multiple weapons, including a knife and a gun, and… Read more “Threat to Justice Kavanaugh”
The “Message” That Is Cardinal-Elect McElroy
Recently it was announced that Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego would be named a cardinal by Pope Francis in the consistory coming up in August of… Read more “The “Message” That Is Cardinal-Elect McElroy”
Fifty Killed in Attack in Church in Nigeria
At least fifty people, many of them children, were killed and many others injured in an unprovoked attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, a… Read more “Fifty Killed in Attack in Church in Nigeria”
Hope and Prayers for Our Country
Robby Mook, Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign manager, testified in the trial of Michael Sussman that Hillary Clinton was informed of and approved plans to go to the… Read more “Hope and Prayers for Our Country”