Today, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis died in Rome of a stroke and irreversable cardiac arrest. May he rest in peace. Pope Francis was something of a… Read more “The Death of Pope Francis”
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Good Friday
Today, April 18, is Good Friday, the day Christians remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for the sake of our salvation. St. John Chrysostom, Father… Read more “Good Friday”
Catholics Give Less.
Evan Holguin, writing for the AngelusNews website, addresses the lack of charitable giving among Catholics in the United States. Holguin is a fundraiser, so he knows of… Read more “Catholics Give Less.”
Church’s teaching on immigration is clear
This is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. March 15, 2025 The Church cares for everyone, regardless of their status as legal or illegal By… Read more “Church’s teaching on immigration is clear”
Our Lady of Lourdes
Dr. Alexis Carrel Today, February 11, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. I was praying morning prayer, when a verse from the Canticle from the… Read more “Our Lady of Lourdes”
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Today, January 1, 2025, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. The title “Mother of God” for Mary, is controversial for Protestant Christians and is the… Read more “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God”
Feast of the Holy Innocents
Matthew 2:13-18 When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his… Read more “Feast of the Holy Innocents”
The Feast of St. Stephen, Proto-Martyr
The Martyrdom of St. Stephen Today, December 26, is the Feast of St. Stephen, Proto-Martyr. Stephen was a deacon of the Church, on of seven me ordained… Read more “The Feast of St. Stephen, Proto-Martyr”
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The grotto at Lourdes, France Today, December 9, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Because the usual date of the Solemnity, December 8, fell on a… Read more “Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception”
In the News 11/12/24
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria Catholic priests kidnapped in Nigeria. Another priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria. Fr Emmanuel Azubuike, who serves as a parish priest as… Read more “In the News 11/12/24”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 