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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Today, January 24, is the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, bishop and Doctor of the Church. Francis was born on August 21, 1567 in Thorens-Glieres, Haute-Savoie,… Read more “St. Francis de Sales”

Today, January 23, is the feast of St. Marianne Cope. Maria Anna Barbara Koob was born on January 23, 1838 in Heppenheim in the Grand Duchy of… Read more “Sanctity in America: St. Marianne Cope”

In a few minutes, my wife and daughters will be leaving to attend the Walk for Life here in Knoxville. I wanted to share a link today… Read more “Pro-Woman IS Pro-Life”

Ven. Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory was born Brigid Teresa McCrory on January 21, 1893 in Mountjoy, Country Tyrone, in Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom.  When… Read more “Sanctity in America: Ven. Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, O. Carm.”

Most presidents are mediocre.  There have been a very few truly great presidents.  There have been too many failed presidents.  The Siena Survey of Historians regularly offers… Read more “God Bless America … Please!”