While much of the Catholic and secular press have been focused on the recent Met Gala supposedly intended to celebrate the Catholic imagination’s contribution to fashion, much… Read more “Prayers for Martyrs”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
SPLC: AmazonSmile’s Unfriendly Ally
Recently, AmazonSmile removed the Alliance Defending Freedom from their list of eligible charities. The AmazonSmile program allows customers to divert a percentage of their payments to support charitable organizations.… Read more “SPLC: AmazonSmile’s Unfriendly Ally”
TN Immigration Enforcement Bill is Not the Answer
The Tennessee state legislature has passed a bill that would, presumably, crack down on the illegal immigration and the employment of undocumented immigrants in the state, as… Read more “TN Immigration Enforcement Bill is Not the Answer”
Prayers, Please!
I am asking prayers from those who read this blog for my family. Thank you! Psalm 27 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I… Read more “Prayers, Please!”
No Catholic Need Apply
When Al Smith ran for the presidency in 1928, concerns were raised in some circles about the influence the pope would have on American politics. Those same… Read more “No Catholic Need Apply”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 23
23. This collegial union is apparent also in the mutual relations of the individual bishops with particular churches and with the universal Church. The Roman Pontiff, as… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 23”
R. I. P. Alfie Evans
Alfie Evans, the 23 month old little boy who British doctors diagnosed with a terminal degenerative brain condition, has died. The case drew a great deal of… Read more “R. I. P. Alfie Evans”
Fr. Ray Kelly’s Remarkable Performance on BGT
A friend shared this on Facebook and I just saw it. I had to share it. Likely, you’ve already seen it. I’m often behind a good bit… Read more “Fr. Ray Kelly’s Remarkable Performance on BGT”
Tennessee Defunds Planned Parenthood
Governor Bill Haslam of Tennessee signed into law a bill that is intended to stop Planned Parenthood and any other clinic that performs elective abortions in the… Read more “Tennessee Defunds Planned Parenthood”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 22
22. Just as in the Gospel, the Lord so disposing, St. Peter and the other apostles constitute one apostolic college, so in a similar way the Roman… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 22”