Many in the press and many in internet comboxes have been blasting Pope Leo XIV for his supposed support of open borders. Leo’s recent remarks in Cameroon,… Read more “Pope Leo on Immigration and Open Borders”
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Justice Thomas Speaks Truth
Please find the time to listen to this speech by Justice Clarence Thomas of the United States Supreme Court. It will take about an hour, and Thomas… Read more “Justice Thomas Speaks Truth”
Sin ‘is not the end of the story’ for us
This is my March column for the East Tennessee Catholic. March 20, 2026 The grace received in the sacrament of reconciliation is powerful and transformative By Deacon… Read more “Sin ‘is not the end of the story’ for us”
Biden Administration Weaponized the DOJ Against Pro-Lifers
The Department of Justice has published a report today telling us what pretty much everybody with working eyes and ears already knew: that the Biden administration weaponized… Read more “Biden Administration Weaponized the DOJ Against Pro-Lifers”
Catholics and the War With Iran
President Donal Trump’s decision to go to war alongside Israel against Iran has made life hard for Catholics like me, who rather want to eat our cake… Read more “Catholics and the War With Iran”
My Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, 2026
We know the story from the Gospel According to Luke that when Jesus was crucified, He was set on a cross between two thieves, the Good Thief,… Read more “My Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, 2026”
Ash Wednesday, 2026
Today, February 18, 2026, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a season set aside by the Church to prepare for Easter, much as… Read more “Ash Wednesday, 2026”
Three Killed, Priest and Others Kidnapped in Nigeria
Fr. Nathaniel Auwaye On Saturday, February 7, gunmen killed three people and kidnapped a Catholic priest and several others at the residence of the priest in the… Read more “Three Killed, Priest and Others Kidnapped in Nigeria”
Jimmy Lai Sentenced to Twenty Years
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong activist for democracy and political prisoner On Monday, February 9, Jimmy Lai, long-time activist for democracy in Hong Kong against China’s iron political… Read more “Jimmy Lai Sentenced to Twenty Years”
State Dioceses Rank High in Fruitfulness
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Knoxville, Tennessee Here is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. Be Christ for all. Bring Christ to all.… Read more “State Dioceses Rank High in Fruitfulness”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 