Paivi Rasanen is a Finnish physician and mother of five children. She served as chairwoman of the Christian Democrats party in Finland from 2004 to 2015. From… Read more “Finland Tries Christian MP and Bishop for Teaching Christian Morality”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Schools and Employers Want to Muzzle Free Speech
David Stout is a junior at Plainwell High School, a public high school in Michigan. One day, while in school, he engaged in a text messaging conversation… Read more “Schools and Employers Want to Muzzle Free Speech”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXXV
35. Christ, the great Prophet, who proclaimed the Kingdom of His Father both by the testimony of His life and the power of His words, continually fulfills… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXXV”
Chad Shields, Deacon Candidate
This is the next in my series on deacon candidates for the Diocese of Knoxville. Today we hear from Chad Shields, candidate from Christ the King in… Read more “Chad Shields, Deacon Candidate”
St. Josephine Bakhita
Today, February 8, is the Memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita. Here is my homily given at the Communion Service today: Today is the Memorial of St. Josephine… Read more “St. Josephine Bakhita”
Racism and the Imago Dei
Race and racism have become something of a cultural/social/political obsession in recent years. It’s difficult to go a day without reading or hearing of a story that… Read more “Racism and the Imago Dei”
Akash Bashir, Servant of God
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). On March 15, 2015, a suicide bomber associated with the terrorist… Read more “Akash Bashir, Servant of God”
Presentation of the Lord
Luke 2:22-40 When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him… Read more “Presentation of the Lord”
St. John Bosco
Today, January 31, is the Memorial of St. John Bosco, affectionately known as “Don Bosco.” John Bosco was born on August 16, 1815 in Becchi, Italy. His… Read more “St. John Bosco”
Biden’s Virtue Signaling
After Associate Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement, speculation immediately began on who Biden would appoint to replace him on the Supreme Court. Breyer endured immense pressure… Read more “Biden’s Virtue Signaling”
