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    Devotion to Sacred Scripture

    On September 30, the 1600th anniversary of the death of St. Jerome, Pope Francis promulgated his Apostolic Letter Scripturae Sacrae affectus, (“Devotion to Sacred Scripture”). In his… Read more “Devotion to Sacred Scripture”

    October 6, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Prayers for the President and First Lady

    As I’m sure all reading this have heard by now, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus. While some critics of… Read more “Prayers for the President and First Lady”

    October 3, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    St. Therese of the Child Jesus

    Today, October 1, is the Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, also known as St. Therese of Lisieux. She is affectionately called “The Little Flower”.… Read more “St. Therese of the Child Jesus”

    October 1, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    “Take This Book of Holy Scripture …”

    On Sunday, September 27, twenty-five candidates for the permanent diaconate, from among the various nooks, crannies and parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville, were instituted into… Read more ““Take This Book of Holy Scripture …””

    September 29, 2020October 1, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Ora et Labora

    “Ora et Labora” is the motto of the Benedictine Order, the Society of St. Benedict. It means “Prayer and Work”. It is a good motto for every… Read more “Ora et Labora”

    September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    “I Choose the Side of Truth.”

    Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron had a difficult task before him. He needed to communicate a decision of a grand jury that he knew would be wildly… Read more ““I Choose the Side of Truth.””

    September 24, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Who Is the Real Threat to Democracy?

    In recent months and weeks, a repeated theme among Democrats and the mainstream media is the threat to democracy they claim President Donald Trump represents. “Trump Represents… Read more “Who Is the Real Threat to Democracy?”

    September 22, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

    Today, September 21, is the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. In honor of St. Matthew, I would like to share excerpts from my book, Thy… Read more “St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist”

    September 21, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Mark Galli Becomes Catholic

    Many of you may not be familiar with Mark Galli. He is a former Presbyterian pastor and editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, a magazine founded in 1956 by… Read more “Mark Galli Becomes Catholic”

    September 19, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    It Is Well With My Soul

    I worked last night so I’m going to bed, but I wanted to end my day and start yours with a beautiful hymn. Today is the Memorial… Read more “It Is Well With My Soul”

    September 17, 2020 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

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