The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test Jesus and said, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit… Read more “The Good Samaritan”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
ICE Under Attack
Recently, there have been multiple attacks on federal ICE agents and local police for carrying out the Trump administration’s policy of arresting illegal immigrants, especially those with… Read more “ICE Under Attack”
China Is An Active Enemy of the United States
China is an enemy of the United States. We cannot emphasize this enough. The Chinese Communist Party is a repressive regime that has little to no respect… Read more “China Is An Active Enemy of the United States”
Prayers for Texas
Leighton Sterling watches flood waters along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas. The devastation and heartbreak in Kerrville, Texas cannot be measured. It is simply too much.… Read more “Prayers for Texas”
How Beautiful
I don’t have a Gospel reflection today, so I’m going to offer this song, “How Beautiful.” It is a song about the the Church, the Body of… Read more “How Beautiful”
I Am Not a Good Catholic
I’m upset with myself. I feel like a let Jesus down. Today, I participated in a podcast where the host is wanting to get the perspectives of… Read more “I Am Not a Good Catholic”
Solemnity of Sts Peter & Paul
Statues of St. Peter and St. Paul, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican First Reading: Acts 12:1-11 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 17-18 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus… Read more “Solemnity of Sts Peter & Paul”
What Is Jon Stewart Talking About?
Jon Stewart This will be a brief post. I just need to rant a bit about this because it burns me so. I have never been a… Read more “What Is Jon Stewart Talking About?”
Well, He Did It.
Map of Iran showing locations of Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan bombed by U. S. military under Trump’s orders Yesterday, June 21, 2025, President Trump ordered and the… Read more “Well, He Did It.”
Solemnity of the Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ
My homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi: Today is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. Today we celebrate especially the great… Read more “Solemnity of the Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 