President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Donald Trum of the United States President Donald Trump is a self-important, narcissistic, arrogant, bombastic man that has changed the… Read more “Donald Trump, “Peacemaker in Chief””
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christ being mocked by the soldiers First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-4 Brothers and sisters:Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of… Read more “Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
The Debate Over CA AB 495
California State Capitol The State of California is concidering a bill that many proponants deem necessary for the on-going care of children of illegal immigrants who are… Read more “The Debate Over CA AB 495”
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 12:32-48 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for you Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your… Read more “Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
“No Pierogi for You!” The Return of Viewpoint Discrimination
Alan Dershowitz There are still some old enough to remember Sen. Joe McCarthy, the Republican Senator from Wisconsin, when he was in his heyday. If you don’t… Read more ““No Pierogi for You!” The Return of Viewpoint Discrimination”
Planned Parenthood in Financial Straights
According to a July 18, 2025 article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Planned Parenthood, the abortion and now hormone therapy giant, is facing choppy waters financially.… Read more “Planned Parenthood in Financial Straights”
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.” He replied… Read more “Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Why will there be a Last Judgment?
This is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. If you would like to read others, you can go to the Diocese of Knoxville website, find… Read more “Why will there be a Last Judgment?”
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32 Second Reading: Colossians 2:12-14 Gospel Reading: Luke 11: 1-13 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of… Read more “Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Confronted By a Heretic
Saint Michael defeating Satan Today, I and a group of others were praying a rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood business on Cherry Street in Knoxville.… Read more “Confronted By a Heretic”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 