During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly said that his immigration policy would focus on deporting the “worst of the worst” criminals. A June 2025 report… Read more “Trump Broke a Promise”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
People Deserve to Be Safe
Gov J. B. Pritzker with Brandon Johnson behind him People deserve to be safe in the cities where they live. It is one of the primary responsibilities… Read more “People Deserve to Be Safe”
Pope Leo Meets with Fr. James Martin
Pope Leo XIV and Fr. James Martin, SJ Pope Leo XIV met with Fr. James Martin, SJ on Monday, September 1 at the Apostolic Palace. The meeting… Read more “Pope Leo Meets with Fr. James Martin”
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus teaching while dining with others I want to begin this homily with a story. On this past August 27, a Wednesday, the school children at Church… Read more “Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time”
St. Augustine of Hippo
I know the date on the computer says it’s August 29, but where I live it’s late at night on the 28th. I figured I couldn’t let… Read more “St. Augustine of Hippo”
Do We Have to Choose Between Prayer and Action?
St. Thomas More, patron saint of prayer and action In response to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, some Democrats, most prominently Mayor Jacob Frey… Read more “Do We Have to Choose Between Prayer and Action?”
“Victor Saved Me.”
People gather at a vigil in Lynnhurst Park in Minneapolis after a shooting at Annunciation Church Yesterday, it happened again. On Wednesday morning, Robin Westman stood outside… Read more ““Victor Saved Me.””
Jimmy Lai’s Trial Near Closure
Jimmy Lai Jimmy Lai was born into a wealthy family in China. But the family lost everything when Mao Zedong and his communist party took over China.… Read more “Jimmy Lai’s Trial Near Closure”
Democrats Run Almost Every One of the Most Dangerous Cities in the Country
Paul Young, Mayor of Memphis, TN Democrat politicians have been pushing back on President Trump’s claim that America’s cities are crime-ridden and that this is caused by… Read more “Democrats Run Almost Every One of the Most Dangerous Cities in the Country”
Giving Cash to Poor People Doesn’t Seem to Help
Servant of God Dorothy Day Kelsy Piper has an interesting article in The Argument online magazine entitled “Giving people money helped less than I thought it would.”… Read more “Giving Cash to Poor People Doesn’t Seem to Help”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 