With every summer come the horrible stories from all around the nation of children who are seriously harmed or killed by being left for hours in hot… Read more “This Could Be Me”
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Here We Go Again: No Catholic Need Apply?
“Jew-heavy Supreme Court moves right as the synagogue moves left.” That is a headline you will never see published by any respectable news outlet. Not just because… Read more “Here We Go Again: No Catholic Need Apply?”
Flannery O’Connor and The Power of God
I am currently reading Flannery: A Life of Flannery O’Connor by Brad Gooch. I highly recommend it. Flannery O’Connor has long been my favorite author, what with her bizarre… Read more “Flannery O’Connor and The Power of God”
Pray for Peace in Africa
We here in the United States don’t get much news about Africa, but there are troubles in the Central African Republic that ought to be of concern… Read more “Pray for Peace in Africa”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 30
CHAPTER IV THE LAITY 30. Having set forth the functions of the hierarchy, the Sacred Council gladly turns its attention to the state of those faithful called… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 30”
This Must Stop
Fr. James Martin, SJ is leading Catholics astray, and he continues to do so with the permission, and sometimes the blessing, of Catholic bishops and other leaders… Read more “This Must Stop”
Thoughts on the Fifth of July
I enjoy learning about American history. At present, I’m both watching Ken Burn’s documentary “The Vietnam War” and reading a biography of Andrew Jackson entitled American Lion. I recommend… Read more “Thoughts on the Fifth of July”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 29
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 29”
Thoughts on How the Media Reports on the Church
Occasionally, I’ll have a friend or relative call me and ask me about a story they read about the pope or about the Church generally. They’re confused… Read more “Thoughts on How the Media Reports on the Church”
St. Irenaeus of Lyons
Today, June 28, is the Memorial of St. Irenaeus of Lyons. St. Irenaeus is famous as a Father of the Church, a theologian whose writings did much… Read more “St. Irenaeus of Lyons”