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”
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”
“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”
Charlie Kirk’s Assassin
Tyler Robinson’s mug shot Law enforcement caught Charlie Kirk’s assassin fairly quickly. In fact, those of us who thought orgininally that the one shot from a rooftop… Read more “Charlie Kirk’s Assassin”
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”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 