I haven’t been tagged by a meme in a while – at least that I know of. I wasn’t sure I actually had regular readers any more since I haven’t been a very regular writer. But Nod at Wynken, Blynken, and Nod gave me the nod if you will (how do you like how I [...]
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An online Catholic blogger from the UK has asked for a bit of help getting the word out about The Tablet/ He pointed out a bit of trouble with the logic about abortion in the purportedly Catholic news-like publication. Remarkably, the offending publication is sold in the back of Churches. His post is worth your [...]
Listen to this example of maturity and grace. Listen to them. This month, pray the rosary for our priests! h/t to Dom at Bettnet
Last night in my Confirmation Catechism class, I was looking for students to answer that the priesthood is about sacrifice. Here is the brief exchange. Me: “What makes a priest a priest? what does it mean to be a priest in any religion?” …blank stares and silence… <<I start to think about how to elicit [...]
The news is finally official, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will have a new Archbishop. Archbishop Jose Gomez has been appointed Coadjutator for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. I am thanking God. I was a minor seminarian at the time Cardinal Mahoney was installed, and was there at his installation mass in 1985. It [...]
Fr. Longenecker summarizes some key findings from non-Catholic Penn State professor who looks at the issue of pedophilia. I think it is time society look at all of its institutions. I reprint the findings list below. Standing on My Head: The Myth of Pedophile Priests Priestly celibacy is not the issue – married men are [...]
Jeff Mirus at Catholic Culture, whom I have the greatest respect, has recommended an article from First Things on immigration called Our Muddled Masses. Catholic Culture is an outstanding source for an authentically Catholic perspective on issues, but I think Jeff misses the mark on this article. Jeff”s take is that the original article provides [...]
My wife and I are starting a new business – Kyrie Brand. It is based on the idea that we are surrounded by, identify with, and even wear a variety of brands. The idea of Kyrie Brand is that we should be marked or “branded” for the Lord (Kyrie means Lord in Greek). We have [...]
Today is Michaelmas, a special feast for my family (St. Michael is our patron saint – and we all have a Michael or Michelle as part of our names). While the feasts of St. Michael and the other archangels named in the bible (St. Gabriel, St. Raphael) were once separate, they have been combined with [...]
What Cherie Blair says about Church teaching on contraception is not new. But just in case you live in a cave, here it is in a nutshell. “If you look at what progress women have made in the world, one of the reasons they have been able to make progress is because they have been [...]
Today is the feast of the Assumption. This is the day we celebrate when the Blessed Mother was assumed into heaven. Almighty and everlasting God, You have taken up body and soul into the heavenly glory the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Your Son: Grant, we beseech You, that, ever intent upon heavenly things, we [...]
Violence continues as authorities in Vietnamese city seek to create a ‘No Catholic Zone’ Anti-Catholic violence and police raids at several Catholics’ homes in the Vietnamese coastal city of Dong Hoi have prompted many parishioners to flee for their own safety. Local government officials reportedly wants to create a “No Catholic Zone.” Police and gangs [...]
I received Prayers For Catholic Men from The Catholic Company. It is a pocket sized (3 1/2″ by 5 “) treasure trove of prayers for a variety of situations a man may find himself in. It has prayers dedicating your day to God, to prayers when faced with temptations, prayers for dealing with financial or [...]
Pope Benedict XVI’s Encyclical on social justice is here. Click the link below to read it. Go ahead – it’s free. Caritas in Veritate (2009) Caritas in Veritate means Love/Charity in Truth
I am starting a new Q & A series for this blog. In teaching confirmation classes, or in writing short pieces for the parish bulletin, I come across different questions that I answer. I am going to share the answers here. I will provide answers that are in line with Catholic teaching. All feedback and [...]
First the data, then the analysis. Here is the data: Catholic Senator Helps Defeat Amendment that Would Ensure Crisis Pregnancy Centers Are Eligible in National Volunteer Bill Senator John Ensign proposed an amendment to the the National Service bill, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, a bill meant to encourage volunteerism. Senator Ensign [...]
I signed the petition about the Notre Dame scandal. Have you? Let your voice be heard. Go to: http://www.notredamescandal.com/
Fr. Brendan is our parish priest. He has a blog, but is doesn’t always have it up to date. What he has is well worth the read. He has been ordained a few years now, and is an absolute joy to have at the parish. We started going to Our Lady of Guadalupe the time [...]
Our pope is wise indeed, and we are truly blessed to have him lead the Church. I pray that we sinners who fill the Church follow humbly where he leads us. May God bless the Pope as he has blessed the Church with his leadership! If you have not read the letter the Pope has [...]
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