There were three important developments this week in the Church’s on-going attempts to effectively address and heal from the sexual abuse scandal perpetrated by priests and bishops… Read more “Child Abuse Developments”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Coptic Christian Women Being Kidnapped in Egypt
An article published last month on The Christian Post website tells the story of Vivian Adel Youssef, a young Coptic Christian, recently married, who was kidnapped in Egypt. Her husband… Read more “Coptic Christian Women Being Kidnapped in Egypt”
An Important Decision, and the Right One
In an important decision, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Colorado violated Jack Phillip’s religious liberty when they attempted to force him to make… Read more “An Important Decision, and the Right One”
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Today, Sunday, June 3, is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, when we celebrate the wonderful gift and great mystery of the Real Presence of Christ in the… Read more “Solemnity of Corpus Christi”
Pray for Peace in Korea
The link below is to a video on the Korean War by Victor Davis Hanson. It is a fine summary of what the Korean War was all… Read more “Pray for Peace in Korea”
The Church Must Be An Instrument of Reconciliation
The Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis will pay $210 million in compensation to victims of child abuse at the hands of her priests and other… Read more “The Church Must Be An Instrument of Reconciliation”
Your Bubble Is Not Our Reality
I’ve not read Ben Rhode’s new book on the reaction of former President Obama on Donald Trump’s presidential win, and I probably won’t. But, why should that… Read more “Your Bubble Is Not Our Reality”
Feast of the Visitation
Today, May 31, is the Feast of the Visitation. The Gospel for the day is from the Gospel According to Luke: Mary set out and traveled to… Read more “Feast of the Visitation”
Fatherless Homes and School Shootings: The Connection
Suzanne Venker, author of five books on marriage, feminism and gender politics, has written an interesting article about the connection between school shooters and fathers or, more to… Read more “Fatherless Homes and School Shootings: The Connection”
Summer Bible Study
“Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” St. Jerome I will be leading a Summer Bible Study at All Saints Catholic Church… Read more “Summer Bible Study”