On September 30, the 1600th anniversary of the death of St. Jerome, Pope Francis promulgated his Apostolic Letter Scripturae Sacrae affectus, (“Devotion to Sacred Scripture”). In his… Read more “Devotion to Sacred Scripture”
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Prayers for the President and First Lady
As I’m sure all reading this have heard by now, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus. While some critics of… Read more “Prayers for the President and First Lady”
St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Today, October 1, is the Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, also known as St. Therese of Lisieux. She is affectionately called “The Little Flower”.… Read more “St. Therese of the Child Jesus”
“Take This Book of Holy Scripture …”
On Sunday, September 27, twenty-five candidates for the permanent diaconate, from among the various nooks, crannies and parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville, were instituted into… Read more ““Take This Book of Holy Scripture …””
Ora et Labora
“Ora et Labora” is the motto of the Benedictine Order, the Society of St. Benedict. It means “Prayer and Work”. It is a good motto for every… Read more “Ora et Labora”
“I Choose the Side of Truth.”
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron had a difficult task before him. He needed to communicate a decision of a grand jury that he knew would be wildly… Read more ““I Choose the Side of Truth.””
Who Is the Real Threat to Democracy?
In recent months and weeks, a repeated theme among Democrats and the mainstream media is the threat to democracy they claim President Donald Trump represents. “Trump Represents… Read more “Who Is the Real Threat to Democracy?”
St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Today, September 21, is the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. In honor of St. Matthew, I would like to share excerpts from my book, Thy… Read more “St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist”
Mark Galli Becomes Catholic
Many of you may not be familiar with Mark Galli. He is a former Presbyterian pastor and editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, a magazine founded in 1956 by… Read more “Mark Galli Becomes Catholic”
It Is Well With My Soul
I worked last night so I’m going to bed, but I wanted to end my day and start yours with a beautiful hymn. Today is the Memorial… Read more “It Is Well With My Soul”