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Ben is just your run-of-the-mill Catholic man that was raised Methodist – for a while – who then tried to sell his soul to Satan, who then was an angry atheist, who then was a Wiccan magick practitioner, who then became a Baptist, who then became a Catholic. During that time, he played a lot of role-playing games, played in some bands, joined the Army to become a paratrooper, fought in Afghanistan, got married, had a boat-load of children, worked a bunch of different jobs (some of which made him cry on the way into work every morning), and eventually became a competitive strength athlete, personal trainer, and strength coach. His wife, Beth is utterly amazed at how cool he is, too. So there’s that.

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The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

I'm so impatient. Sometimes, I'm like, "Look, Lord...I've changed. I mean, hey,... read more

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Huddled once more, the apostles hid in the Upper Room. The Lord... read more

The Nativity of Christ

And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring... read more

The Crowning of Jesus with Thorns

Even though they spat on him; laughed at him; beat him; mocked... read more

The Baptism of Jesus

Satan surely thought he was foolish. St. John, the Baptist obviously thought... read more

The Ascension of Jesus Christ

The Ascension of Jesus Christ is a joyous occasion, obviously. As Catholics,... read more

The Scourging at the Pillar

Then he released to them Barabbas: and having scourged Jesus, delivered him... read more

Consubstantial? What?

Consubstantial comes from the Latin consubstantialis, which comes from the Greek homoousios,... read more

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth

How often do we have Grace move towards us, and we shrink... read more

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Are you waiting for angels sitting on a tomb to get you... read more

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