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July 2013

July 08, 2013

Jason Bach’s Catholic Cartoons Both Tickle and Teach

On Valentine’s Day 2013, Jason Bach posted a cartoon on his personal Facebook page—and a...

July 08, 2013

“A Mother’s Dream”: Emotional Winner of the National Right To Life Video Contest

In the first two minutes, you’ll find yourself falling in love with this mother and...

July 07, 2013

At First I Eschewed the Boycott Against Sam Adams. Now, Count Me In.

OK. There will be no more Sam Adams at my house. You may remember that...

July 07, 2013

The Vatican Has a YouTube Page!

I guess I sort of knew this--but until today, I had never found my way...

July 06, 2013

Prayers for Matthew Kelly

I heard this week that Matthew Kelly, popular Catholic speaker and best-selling author, is fighting...

July 06, 2013

Jesus and Mary, Hopi Style

When I was young, my cousin served in the Armed Forces in Asia. While there,...

July 05, 2013

Uh…. Sam Adams, Man, You Forgot Something!

Beer-maker Samuel Adams forgot something in its Fourth of July commercial—and now, they’re taking a...

July 05, 2013

Yeah, Well, Happy Fourth to You, Too, Miss M.

Bette Midler, aka "the Divine Miss M", sent a most unpatriotic tweet on the Fourth...

July 05, 2013

Two Popes Consecrate the Vatican to St. Michael the Archangel

Since his retirement, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has kept a low profile—living a life of...

July 05, 2013

“A Work of Four Hands”: Pope Francis’ First Encyclical “Lumen Fidei”

Here it is! The Vatican has just released Lumen Fidei (The Light of Faith), the...

July 03, 2013

In Africa, Strong Criticism of Obama’s Social Policies

Things haven’t gone so well for President Obama on this week’s three-nation African tour. Obama,...

July 03, 2013

God Bless America!

As we enjoy the festival of light outside our window tonight, we also enjoy this...

July 02, 2013

BREAKING: USCCB Leads Coalition of Religious Leaders in Call for Religious Liberty

Vires in Numeris. The Latin phrase (English translation: Strength in Numbers) sounds biblical, but a...

July 02, 2013

HuffPo: Don’t Have Sex With That Man!

Sultry, sweaty summers can be made much nicer when good old-fashioned sex is part of...

July 01, 2013

Edward Snowden, Reluctant Refugee, Pens an Open Letter

Edward Snowden, the source of the “leaks” which exposed the American government’s surveillance against its...

July 01, 2013

Pope Francis’ First Encyclical Continues Themes Begun by Pope Benedict

On Friday, July 5, Pope Francis will publish his first encyclical, Lumen Fidei (Light of...

June 2013

June 30, 2013

“Prepare to Be Shocked”: Milwaukee Archdiocese to Release Personnel Files

On Monday, July 1, as part of its ongoing bankruptcy case, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee...

June 30, 2013

Why We Sing (Jeff Foxworthy)

Jeff Foxworthy is one cool dude. My observation is based on the fact that he...

June 29, 2013

Texas Protects Women’s Health; Feminists Cry Foul – UPDATED

In the state of Texas, the law has consistently protected men from unqualified medical practitioners,...

June 29, 2013

Peter’s Toes

In the Middle Ages, pilgrims who made the arduous trip to Rome to visit St....

June 28, 2013

Hurray for Hobby Lobby! Christian Company Wins Another Round in Appeals Court

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver has just dealt another blow to Obamacare,...

June 27, 2013

Who Is Pope Francis? Cute Little Video Tells His Story

Each day we learn a little more about our new pope. We get to know...

June 27, 2013

The Archdiocese and the Alderman: A Clash of Cultures in St. Louis

Just in time for the Supreme Court’s controversial rulings on DOMA and Proposition 8, the...

June 26, 2013

DOMA Ruling: What It Does, What It Doesn’t Do

It ain’t over ‘til it’s over. But is the fight to protect the institution of...

June 26, 2013

Pearl S. Buck and the Importance of a Father’s Love

Happy Birthday, Pearl Buck! Pearl Sydenstricker Buck was an American writer born of missionary parents....

June 25, 2013

Vatican Calls for More Books for the Blind

Day after day, Pope Francis reaches out to first one, then another group: religious sisters,...

June 24, 2013

ALL ABOARD! The Children’s Train Chugs Into Vatican City

After his Sunday Angelus address on June 23, Pope Francis rushed over to the Vatican...

June 24, 2013

Saint Sylvester in Capite – A Busy Place Today!

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,...

June 22, 2013

Obama’s Education Quip in Northern Ireland: Sensationalized? Or Unabashedly Manipulative?

First of all, I want to say I’m sorry. Earlier this week, I published a...

June 22, 2013

A Man for All Seasons: Sir Thomas More, Statesman, Martyr, and Devoted Father

During this Fortnight for Freedom, I reflect on one of the great saints whose commitment...

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