Worshippers walking past the shadow of a cross at the entrance to the ‘underground’ Zhongxin Bridge Catholic Church, after a service celebrating the Feast of the Ascension in… Read more “China Begins New Crackdown on Religious Freedom”
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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”
From Satanist to Saint
St. Bartolo Longo On October 19, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven beati, one of whom was Bartolo Longo, champion of the rosary and former Satanist priest! St.… Read more “From Satanist to Saint”
A Difficult Week So Far
Dear friends, it has been a difficult week so far. On Monday, I received some challenging news. My blood pressure has been dropping precipitously during dialysis. When… Read more “A Difficult Week So Far”
Surge of Young Adult Men Entering the Church
“The Catholic Church is an institution I am bound to hold divine — but for unbelievers a proof of its divinity might be found in the fact… Read more “Surge of Young Adult Men Entering the Church”
Pope Leo XIV Stirs Up Controversy
Pope Leo XIV blesses 20,000 year-old Greenland ice block Pope Leo XIV has stirred up some controversy this week, though most of it is in the minds… Read more “Pope Leo XIV Stirs Up Controversy”
Cardinals of the Church Should Not Be Causing Scandal
Archbishop of Chicago, Blaise Cardinal Cupich Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago has announced that the Archdiocese of Chicago (which really means, Cardinal Cupich) will be honoring Senator… Read more “Cardinals of the Church Should Not Be Causing Scandal”
“I Forgive Him.”
Erika Kirk pauses to take it all in before speaking at her husband, Charlie Kirk’s memorial service. Erika Kirk is an amazing woman and a witness to… Read more ““I Forgive Him.””
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”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 