Today, October 1, is the Memorial of St. Therese of Lisieux, Discalced Carmelite Religious and Doctor of the Church. St. Therese is one of the most popular… Read more “St. Therese of Lisieux”
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St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Today, September 30, is the Memorial of St. Jerome. “If, as Paul says, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God, and if the… Read more “St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church”
A Crisis in Confidence
A new YouGov national tracking poll has some pretty bad news for our representative democracy. Fully 38% of the population do not believe that Joe Biden legitimately… Read more “A Crisis in Confidence”
Sts Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels
Today, September 29, is the Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels. Angels are messengers of God, created as pure spirits, they are presented in Scripture… Read more “Sts Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels”
“Take this vessel with bread …”
On Sunday, September 26, twenty-three men were installed as acolytes for the Diocese of Knoxville by Bishop Richard F. Stika. I was among their number. This represents… Read more ““Take this vessel with bread …””
I Am Weary, But I Am Not Lost
I am weary. I am weary and disheartened by all the bad news and multiple crises this country is facing right now. There was a time when… Read more “I Am Weary, But I Am Not Lost”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXIX
29. At a lower level of the hierarchy are deacons, upon whom hands are imposed “not unto the priesthood, but unto a ministry of service.”(74*) For strengthened… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part XXIX”
St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-Sang and The Korean Martyrs
Today, September 20, is the Memorial of Sts Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, the Martyrs of Korea. St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon was the first… Read more “St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-Sang and The Korean Martyrs”
Is Facebook Complicit in Crimes?
According to a three-part report published by The Wall Street Journal, Facebook responded inadequately or not at all to reports from its own employees that the social… Read more “Is Facebook Complicit in Crimes?”
St. Robert Bellarmine
Today, September 17, is the Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, my patron saint! Bellarmine was born in 1542 in Monte Pulciano, Tuscany, Italy. He entered the Society… Read more “St. Robert Bellarmine”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 