An article published last month by The Catholic World Report purports to rank the Catholic dioceses in the United States by how fruitful each diocese is in… Read more “The Church in Tennessee”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Horror in Sydney
A family reacts during a menorah lighting ceremony at a floral memorial for victims of Sunday’s shooting, at the Bondi Pavilion on Bondi Beach on Tuesday, Dec.… Read more “Horror in Sydney”
Third Sunday of Advent, 2025
I was too tired to finish this post last night, so I’m posting it now. Matthew 11:2-11 When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works… Read more “Third Sunday of Advent, 2025”
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe It is late. I’ve driven from Knoxville to Mountain City, TN after dialysis today in anticipation of giving an… Read more “Our Lady of Guadalupe”
Sexploitation Schemes Targeting U. S. Children
In an interview on FoxNews, Former Assistant FBI Director Chris Swecker speaks about a new scam that is targeting young people in the U. S., especially young… Read more “Sexploitation Schemes Targeting U. S. Children”
Advent: A Season to Reset
Advent is the season Catholics and some other Christian traditions set aside to prepare for the coming of our Lord. There are two comings for which we… Read more “Advent: A Season to Reset”
Second Sunday of Advent, 2025
St. John the Baptist preaching “Prepare the way of the Lord!” Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for… Read more “Second Sunday of Advent, 2025”
First Sunday of Advent, 2025
Matthew 24:37-44 Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.… Read more “First Sunday of Advent, 2025”
Eucharistia = Thanksgiving
When the hour came, he took his place at table with the apostles. He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you… Read more “Eucharistia = Thanksgiving”
Pope Leo XIV: In Unitates Fidei
Three days ago, the Vatican published the Apostolic Letter of Pope Leo XIV, In Unitate Fidei (On the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea), in anticipation… Read more “Pope Leo XIV: In Unitates Fidei”
