Bishop-elect J. Mark Beckman On Friday, July 26, Bishop-elect Mark Beckman will be ordained as the new bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The readings for Sunday,… Read more “Homily for Sunday, July 21, 2024”
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What a Week!
The last week has been one of, if not the, most tumultuous week in American politics in my memory. First, former President Donald Trump literally comes within… Read more “What a Week!”
I Pray for My Country
What is going on in our country? I am fearful that we are edging closer to more than a culture war, but an actual war, where people… Read more “I Pray for My Country”
Judge Rules Texas AG Has No Grounds to Close Shelter
Judge Francisco Dominguez ruled on July 2 that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, representing the state of Texas, “failed to establish probable grounds to close Annunciation House,”… Read more “Judge Rules Texas AG Has No Grounds to Close Shelter”
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 3:20-35 Jesus came home with his disciples. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. When his relations heard of this they… Read more “10th Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Solemnity of the Holy Trinity
Matthew 28:16-20 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshipped, but they doubted. Then… Read more “Solemnity of the Holy Trinity”
Hope For Nigeria
Vivian Uchechi Ogu Nigeria is the most populous country on the African continent. It is dividedly roughly evenly between Muslims, who dominate the north, and Christians, who… Read more “Hope For Nigeria”
Pope Clarifies Matter of Blessing Those in Same-Sex Unions
In an interview with Norah O’Donnell for 60 Minutes, Pope Francis corrected her and clarified the matter of blessing those in same-sex unions as promulgated in the… Read more “Pope Clarifies Matter of Blessing Those in Same-Sex Unions”
Pentecost
John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus… Read more “Pentecost”
HHS Continues Efforts to Force Catholic Hospitals to Provide Services Contrary to Catholic Faith and Morals
The Biden administration continues its efforts to force Catholic hospitals to perform sex-change operations contrary to Catholic faith and morals, or risk losing federal funding. According to… Read more “HHS Continues Efforts to Force Catholic Hospitals to Provide Services Contrary to Catholic Faith and Morals”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 