This is the next in a series I will be posting on the candidates for the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Knoxville. My hope is that… Read more “Jim Haselsteiner, Deacon Candidate”
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In The News 3/17/21
Sheriffs raise alarm on border crisis. Arizona sheriff’s are sounding the alarm on the border crisis in the Southwest, while the Biden administration still refuses to call… Read more “In The News 3/17/21”
St. Patrick’s Breastplate
I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through belief in the Threeness,Through confession of the Onenessof the Creator of creation. I arise todayThrough the… Read more “St. Patrick’s Breastplate”
CDF Says Church Cannot Bless Same-Sex Unions
Vatican News reports that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) has responded to a dubium asking “Does the Church have the power to give… Read more “CDF Says Church Cannot Bless Same-Sex Unions”
A New Creation
Today I am sharing the reflection given for Sunday morning prayer by Roberto Cortes to the deacon candidates on our most recent deacon training weekend. Roberto is a deacon… Read more “A New Creation”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XI
11. It is through the sacraments and the exercise of the virtues that the sacred nature and organic structure of the priestly community is brought into operation.… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XI”
Fourth Sunday of Lent
John 3:14-21 Jesus said to Nicodemus: “just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that… Read more “Fourth Sunday of Lent”
COVID-19 Relief Package Allows Taxpayer- Funded Abortions
What does taxpayer-funded abortion have to do with COVID relief? Absolutely nothing. Yet, the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act would allow such taxpayer funding of abortion.… Read more “COVID-19 Relief Package Allows Taxpayer- Funded Abortions”
St. John of God
Today, March 8, is the Commemoration of St. John of God. John was born in Portugal in 1495 and, after a difficult military career, dedicated his life… Read more “St. John of God”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part X
10. Christ the Lord, High Priest taken from among men,(100) made the new people “a kingdom and priests to God the Father”.(101) The baptized, by regeneration and… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part X”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 