North Dakota is the latest state to attempt to force priests to violate the seal of the confessional or face criminal penalties. A bipartisan bill has been… Read more “North Dakota Goes After Seal of Confession”

Mark 1:14-20 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God. “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is… Read more “3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time”

John 1:35-42 John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples… Read more “2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time”

This is the first in a series I will be posting on the candidates for the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Knoxville. My hope is that… Read more “Shawn Ballard, Deacon Candidate”

I came across this beautiful Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel on the Churchpop website. Churchpop is a great website for Catholic stories, prayers, etc… You should… Read more “Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel”

President Trump has been impeached a second time. Ten Republican Representatives voted to impeach Trump, along with all 222 Democrats. A trial will now be conducted in… Read more “Trump Is Impeached Again”

Today, January 13, is the Memorial of St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. St. Hilary was born c. 310 in Poitiers in Gaul… Read more “St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor”

This is an opinion piece based on my personal experience. I don’t pretend to be offering scientific or polling data on the question. I have talked with… Read more “Why Some People STILL Are Not Taking Coronavirus Seriously”

6. In the old Testament the revelation of the Kingdom is often conveyed by means of metaphors. In the same way the inner nature of the Church… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part VI”

Mark 1:7-11 This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs… Read more “The Baptism of the Lord”