29. At a lower level of the hierarchy are deacons, upon whom hands are imposed “not unto the priesthood, but unto a ministry of service.”(74*) For strengthened… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXIX”

Today, September 20, is the Memorial of Sts Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, the Martyrs of Korea. St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon was the first… Read more “St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-Sang and The Korean Martyrs”

According to a three-part report published by The Wall Street Journal, Facebook responded inadequately or not at all to reports from its own employees that the social… Read more “Is Facebook Complicit in Crimes?”

Today, September 17, is the Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, my patron saint! Bellarmine was born in 1542 in Monte Pulciano, Tuscany, Italy. He entered the Society… Read more “St. Robert Bellarmine”

On his flight back to Rome after finishing his trip to Slovakia, Pope Francis took questions from reporters on the plane, as is the custom. He was… Read more “Pope Francis: “Abortion is Murder.””

As I wrote yesterday, there’s a great deal of news out there, so much so that it’s hard to keep up. Here are some more stories that… Read more “In the News 9/15/21”

Today, September 15, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Quite naturally, it follows yesterdays feast of the Triumph of the Cross. We call to mind… Read more “Our Lady of Sorrows”

There’s been a lot of news recently. It’s hard to keep up. Here are some stories related to the faith life of the nation that caught my… Read more “In the News 9/14/21”

Today, September 14, is the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. We see Jesus crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, that through God’s… Read more “Triumph of the Cross”

Pro-abortion advocates are up in arms about the recent decision of the U. S. Supreme Court to not hear an emergency appeal aimed at putting a stop… Read more “Pro-Abortion Advocates Respond to SCOTUS Texas Decision”