This is the next in my series on deacon candidates for the Diocese of Knoxville. Today, we hear from David Anderson, deacon candidate from Holy Cross in… Read more “David Anderson, Deacon Candidate”

Jesuit priest says Catholics should “optimize” a woman’s ability to choose abortion. In an interview with The Washington Post in which he discussed legalized abortion, Fr. Pat… Read more “In the News 1/11/22”

It seems the Democrats, and their allies among the media elites, have adopted a pretty cynical strategy for the upcoming 2022 midterms. Exploiting the hysteria of the… Read more “Vote Democrat or Democracy Is Over!”

Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying,… Read more “Baptism of the Lord”

During the celebration of Epiphany, Pope Francis spoke of the “journey of life and faith” that “demands a deep desire and inner zeal.” It was this deep… Read more “Pope Francis: Desire and Zeal”

Today, January 6, 2022, is the first anniversary of the attack on and breaching of the U. S. Capitol Building, resulting in the deaths of five persons… Read more “A Sorrowful Anniversary”

Today, January 5, is the Memorial of St. John Neumann, Bishop of Philadelphia from 1852 to 1860. John Nepomucene Neumann was born on March 20, 1811 in… Read more “St. John Neumann”

Today, January 4, is the Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first person born in the present-day United States to be canonized a saint. St. Elizabeth… Read more “St. Elizabeth Ann Seton”

Matthew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is… Read more “Joy or Fear?”

Today is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a holy day. While it’s not a holy day of obligation, I wanted to celebrate the solemnity and… Read more “A Happy Holy Day”