Today, July 31, is the Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. Pope Francis is a Jesuit, the first… Read more “St. Ignatius of Loyola”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Fox & Friends Hosts Angry with Catholic Charities
Brian Kilmeade and Rachel Campos-Duffy of Fox & Friends are upset that Catholic Charities is providing support to illegal immigrants at the southern border. Kilmeade, who is… Read more “Fox & Friends Hosts Angry with Catholic Charities”
Reflections on the Declaration of Independence, Part 4
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these… Read more “Reflections on the Declaration of Independence, Part 4”
Attacks on Free Speech
Attacks on free speech are becoming ever more common in our culture. People are losing their jobs, being suspended, or being forced by law to use their… Read more “Attacks on Free Speech”
Elijah Lovejoy Alert #15
Jeanne Hedgepeth was a social studies teacher at Palatine High School in Illinois for twenty years before she was fired for posting her opinions about white privilege,… Read more “Elijah Lovejoy Alert #15”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXV
25. Among the principal duties of bishops the preaching of the Gospel occupies an eminent place.(39*) For bishops are preachers of the faith, who lead new disciples… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXV”
Abp Cordileone Rebukes Pelosi
Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced that “As a devout Catholic,” she felt blessed that she and her husband had five children over… Read more “Abp Cordileone Rebukes Pelosi”
Fr. Carter Preaches on the Latin Mass
Last Sunday, Fr. David Carter, who is a good friend and the pastor of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, TN, preached on the… Read more “Fr. Carter Preaches on the Latin Mass”
A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Stika on the Worthy Reception of the Eucharist
Bishop Richard F. Stika, Bishop of Knoxville, has published a Pastoral Letter, “Sin and the Worthy Reception of the Holy Eucharist.” In his Letter, Bishop Stika discusses… Read more “A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Stika on the Worthy Reception of the Eucharist”
Changes in life that are symbolized by a new name
Here is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. July 5, 2021 From those received at baptism or upon becoming a dad and grandfather, names are… Read more “Changes in life that are symbolized by a new name”
