Today is the Memorial of St. Paul Miki and his companions, the Martyrs of Nagasaki. St. Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary, introduced Christianity to Japan in the… Read more “St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs of Nagasaki”
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Six Ways to Live A Joyful Life
I worked last night and have a full day today, so I’m running on very little sleep. So, today I’m going to cheat and simply share some… Read more “Six Ways to Live A Joyful Life”
Sanctity in America: Servant of God Mary Elizabeth Lange
Elizabeth Clarisse Lange was born in Haiti and moved soon after to Santiago, Cuba, where she received an excellent education in a culturally French enclave of the… Read more “Sanctity in America: Servant of God Mary Elizabeth Lange”
Where Did the Bible Come From?
It’s Thursday, and that means “Bible Day” at Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful. Today, we consider the question, “Where Did the Bible Come From?” WHERE DID… Read more “Where Did the Bible Come From?”
God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for God, Part 1
I had hoped to write “Thoughts on Immigration, Part 2” today, but I worked last night and I missed the early bus, so I’m really tired. Instead,… Read more “God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for God, Part 1”
Thoughts on Immigration, Part 1
I want to offer some thoughts on immigration, given the heated debate taking place in our nation over President Trump’s recent Executive Orders. I want to consider… Read more “Thoughts on Immigration, Part 1”
St. Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor
Today, January 28, is the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Dominican priest and Doctor of the Church. I worked last night, so I’m tired. I’m also a… Read more “St. Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor”
Life: The Only Real Option
Today is the March for Life in Washington, DC. The news seems focused on Trump’s wall and larger immigration policy and on his meeting with British PM… Read more “Life: The Only Real Option”
What Catholics Believe About Revelation
Thursdays will be Bible Day at “Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful.” I begin with the article, “What Catholics Believe About Revelation,” from my book, Thy Word: An… Read more “What Catholics Believe About Revelation”
The Conversion of St. Paul
Today, January 25, is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. Paul, a persecutor of Christians, met Christ on the road to Damascus. Paul was on… Read more “The Conversion of St. Paul”
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