This is the next 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 “Jim Bello, Deacon Candidate”

The co-sponsor of SB 2180 in the North Dakota legislature, a bill that would require Catholic priests to break the seal of the confessional and report cases… Read more “North Dakota Bill Threatening Seal of Confession Withdrawn”

“But gentlemen, as long as I am an American Citizen, and as long as American blood runs in these veins, I shall hold myself at liberty to… Read more “Elijah Lovejoy Alert”

Mark 1:21-28 Then they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught… Read more “Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time”

With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis declared December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 a “Year of St. Joseph.” This is… Read more “A Year of St. Joseph”

Today, January 28, is the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and Doctor of the Church. From The Liturgy of the Hours: “Thomas was born about the… Read more “St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church”

In his inaugural address to the nation on January 20, President Joe Biden called for unity. Biden said at the time, “We can treat each other with… Read more “Biden Calls for Unity But Acts Unilaterally”

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”