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”
Author: 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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 27
27. Bishops, as vicars and ambassadors of Christ, govern the particular churches entrusted to them (58*) by their counsel, exhortations, example, and even by their authority and… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 27”
