John 1:35-42 John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples… Read more “2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time”
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Shawn Ballard, Deacon Candidate
This is the first in a series I will be posting on the candidates for the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Knoxville. My hope is that… Read more “Shawn Ballard, Deacon Candidate”
Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel
I came across this beautiful Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel on the Churchpop website. Churchpop is a great website for Catholic stories, prayers, etc… You should… Read more “Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel”
Trump Is Impeached Again
President Trump has been impeached a second time. Ten Republican Representatives voted to impeach Trump, along with all 222 Democrats. A trial will now be conducted in… Read more “Trump Is Impeached Again”
St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor
Today, January 13, is the Memorial of St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. St. Hilary was born c. 310 in Poitiers in Gaul… Read more “St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor”
Why Some People STILL Are Not Taking Coronavirus Seriously
This is an opinion piece based on my personal experience. I don’t pretend to be offering scientific or polling data on the question. I have talked with… Read more “Why Some People STILL Are Not Taking Coronavirus Seriously”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VI
6. In the old Testament the revelation of the Kingdom is often conveyed by means of metaphors. In the same way the inner nature of the Church… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VI”
The Baptism of the Lord
Mark 1:7-11 This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs… Read more “The Baptism of the Lord”
Let Nothing Disturb You
It may take months, if not years, to fully investigate and understand all of the energies that went into the storming of the Capitol Building on January… Read more “Let Nothing Disturb You”
America the Faithless?
I think Jonathan Turley may have said it best in response to those Trump supporters who rampaged through the Capitol Building yesterday, disrupting the certification of the… Read more “America the Faithless?”