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    This Must Stop

    Fr. James Martin, SJ is leading Catholics astray, and he continues to do so with the permission, and sometimes the blessing, of Catholic bishops and other leaders… Read more “This Must Stop”

    July 7, 2018July 17, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Thoughts on the Fifth of July

    I enjoy learning about American history. At present, I’m both watching Ken Burn’s documentary “The Vietnam War” and reading a biography of Andrew Jackson entitled American Lion. I recommend… Read more “Thoughts on the Fifth of July”

    July 5, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 29

    29. At a lower level of the hierarchy are deacons, upon whom hands are imposed “not unto the priesthood, but unto a ministry of service.”(74*) For strengthened… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 29”

    July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Thoughts on How the Media Reports on the Church

    Occasionally, I’ll have a friend or relative call me and ask me about a story they read about the pope or about the Church generally. They’re confused… Read more “Thoughts on How the Media Reports on the Church”

    June 29, 2018July 1, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    St. Irenaeus of Lyons

    Today, June 28, is the Memorial of St. Irenaeus of Lyons. St. Irenaeus is famous as a Father of the Church, a theologian whose writings did much… Read more “St. Irenaeus of Lyons”

    June 28, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 28

    28. Christ, whom the Father has sanctified and sent into the world, (176) has through His apostles, made their successors, the bishops, partakers of His consecration and… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 28”

    June 28, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    It Was the Right Thing to Do

    Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order that puts an end to the policy of separating children from their parents who cross the U. S. border illegally.… Read more “It Was the Right Thing to Do”

    June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Irish PM Says Catholic Hospitals Must Perform Abortions

    Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced that legislation soon to be drafted by the Irish Parliament that will make abortion legal in Ireland up to 12 weeks… Read more “Irish PM Says Catholic Hospitals Must Perform Abortions”

    June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    ACLU Report Documents Abuse of Children by Border Agents

    While the nation is in an uproar over the separation of immigrant children from their parents, a report by the American Civil Liberties Union released last month details… Read more “ACLU Report Documents Abuse of Children by Border Agents”

    June 20, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

    Selective Outrage: The Child of Hypocrisy

    Selective outrage is the child of hypocrisy. It also has a way of revealing people’s true motives. There’s been a lot of selective outrage in the news… Read more “Selective Outrage: The Child of Hypocrisy”

    June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 by thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful

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