Luke 1:39-45 Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted… Read more ““Blessed art thou among women…””

This is the next in a series of interviews with the men who are deacon candidates for the Diocese of Knoxville. Roberto Cortes is a deacon candidate… Read more “Roberto Cortes, Deacon Candidate”

From 1850 to 1960, the number of families where children were being raised by two parents held relatively steady between 80-90%. Since 1960, however, there began a… Read more “Family Structure and Societal Stability”

Here we go again. The pope says something affirming centuries-old Catholic teaching, and the secular media treat it as if it’s a new revelation, a radical teaching… Read more “Pope Francis: Sexual Sins Are Not the Most Serious of Sins”

Devastating tornadoes ripped through several states on Saturday, December 10, destroying much in their paths. Mayfield, KY was hit especially hard, the town of 10,000 essentially leveled.… Read more “Prayers and Relief for Victims of Tornadoes”

Luke 3:10-18 The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What shall we do?” He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person… Read more “He Will Baptize with the Holy Spirit and with Fire”

Today, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Both to prepare her for her unique role as Mother of God and in honor of her… Read more “Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception”

Pro-abortion rights advocates dismiss adoption. In light of the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that the U. S. Supreme Court is currently considering, pro-abortion rights… Read more “In The News 12/7/21”

34. The supreme and eternal Priest, Christ Jesus, since he wills to continue his witness and service also through the laity, vivifies them in this Spirit and… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXXIV”

A fire destroyed much of the Catholic Charities building on Dameron Avenue Sunday night, November 28. Authorities have determined that the cause of the fire was arson.… Read more “Knoxville Catholic Charities Targeted by Arsonist”