First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9 The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of… Read more “All Souls Day”
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Humility Is the Foundation of Prayer
Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. ‘Two people went up to the temple area… Read more “Humility Is the Foundation of Prayer”
Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 1
St. Augustine of Hippo Faith is what we believe about the God whose existence reason demonstrates. That God exists is not an article of Catholic faith. Why?… Read more “Why I Don’t Believe God Exists, Part 1”
You Cannot Serve Both God and Mammon
I didn’t get my homily from yesterday posted, so here it is a day late. First Reading: Amos 8:4-7 Gospel Reading: Luke 14:10-13 Jesus said to his… Read more “You Cannot Serve Both God and Mammon”
Sen. Tim Kaine Fails Catholicism 101; and American Civics
Sen. Tim Kaine at confirmation hearing where he denounced the idea that rights come from God Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), despite his Jesuit high school education, has… Read more “Sen. Tim Kaine Fails Catholicism 101; and American Civics”
Do We Have to Choose Between Prayer and Action?
St. Thomas More, patron saint of prayer and action In response to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, some Democrats, most prominently Mayor Jacob Frey… Read more “Do We Have to Choose Between Prayer and Action?”
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christ being mocked by the soldiers First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-4 Brothers and sisters:Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of… Read more “Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 12:32-48 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for you Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your… Read more “Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.” He replied… Read more “Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Why will there be a Last Judgment?
This is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. If you would like to read others, you can go to the Diocese of Knoxville website, find… Read more “Why will there be a Last Judgment?”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 