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August 2014

August 07, 2014

You Gotta Remember: Ann Coulter Called John Edwards “a Faggot.”

You gotta remember: Ann Coulter called erstwhile presidential candidate and famous adulterer John Edwards “a faggot.” I...

July 2014

July 26, 2014

Iraq: We Made This Mess. What Are We Going to Do about It?

Our war in Iraq was a totally unnecessary war fought on false premises that...

July 23, 2014

Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters in Iraq

Pray for our Iraqi brothers and sisters in Christ.

July 17, 2014

Mr President: When Did the Democratic Party Declare War on the Catholic Church?

"Mr President, when did the Democratic Party declare war on the Catholic Church?" I...

July 17, 2014

The Parent Makers … Orrrrr … The Handmaid’s Tale Redux

Did I say that the media promotes the creation/selling/buying of babies? Did I say that...

July 17, 2014

Evil Never Sleeps: The Killing Fields of Medical Murder

Britain is debating legalizing medical murder. Medical murder’s proponents spiff it up by calling it...

July 17, 2014

Margaret Atwood wrote a gripping novel back in 1985 called The Handmaid’s Tale. The main...

July 15, 2014

Cardinal O’Malley, Archbishop Lori to Senate: Oppose Bill that Attacks Religious Freedom

I received a blanket email from the USCCB last night, asking me to contact...

July 14, 2014

Book Review: Face to Face with Jesus

To join the discussion about Face to Face with Jesus, A Former Muslim’s Extraordinary Journey...

July 11, 2014

Pope Francis: Sex Abuse is a Sacrilegious Cult

Our Papa brings it with this extraordinary reflection on sex abuse. Have I mentioned...

July 10, 2014

Book Review: If Daddy is a Cipher, Who is God the Father?

To join the conversation about How the West Really Lost God, a New Theory of...

July 03, 2014

Meriam Ibrahim: My Baby is Physically Disabled Because I Gave Birth in Chains

Maya Ibrahim Meriam Ibrahim was sentenced to death when she was eight months pregnant...

July 02, 2014

Rush Limbaugh is a Cigar-Chomping Idiot

I know. I tell everyone not to call people names. But there comes a...

June 2014

June 30, 2014

The Greens of Hobby Lobby: One Family with Courage is a Majority

There is no getting around the fact that Jesus offends some people. Nevertheless, He...

June 27, 2014

From the Guardian: Meriam Ibrahim Is at United States Embassy

The Guardian reports that Meriam Ibrahim is safe at the United States Embassy in...

June 24, 2014

Pope Francis: Torture is a Mortal Sin

Pope Francis says that torture is a mortal sin. For those who might be confused,...

June 24, 2014

From Deacon Greg: Meriam Ibrahim has Been Arrested Again

Deacon Greg has the story. Meriam Ibrahim has been arrested again, one day after being...

June 23, 2014

Salutorian Puts Jesus in His Graduation Speech, In Spite of School Censorship

Brooks Hamby's high school graduation speech got kicked back three times. The reason? He persisted...

June 19, 2014

If you Want to Read What Archbishop Cordileone Said at the March for Marriage Today, Here it Is.

I am proud to be part of a Church that is not intimidated by politically-motivated...

June 19, 2014

March for Marriage 2014: What I Believe

This video promoting the March for Marriage 2014 deals with the issue of religious freedom...

June 18, 2014

God Bless Father Terra

My heart goes out to Father Joseph Terra. He has to heal from grievous injuries,...

June 18, 2014

For 2,000 Years, Catholics have Risked Their Lives Just to be at Mass

I have nothing to add to this video. Watch it and be blessed.

June 17, 2014

Knights of Columbus 2013 Donations to Charity and Hours of Service Hit Record High

2013 was a record high for the Knights of Columbus. The Catholic men’s organization...

June 14, 2014

Where I’m From, We Call Our Fathers Daddy

This is a re-run of a post I wrote about my Daddy. Happy Father's Day...

June 07, 2014

Sensitivity Training for Supporters of Traditional Marriage vs Chairman Mao’s Re-education Camps. How Do They Differ?

Americans have long deplored “thought police” and “re-education camps” in Communist regimes. We...

June 05, 2014

Fifteen Nigerian Military Officials Found Guilty of Arming Boko Haram

Now it’s beginning to make sense. Boko Haram, the mass murderers in the name of...

June 05, 2014

Why Does True Love Have to Wait?

Why does the Church teach that sex belongs in marriage? This video is a bit...

June 04, 2014

Choose. This. Day.

Evidently, there was an internet hate-off while I was off unpacking my office and getting...

May 2014

May 08, 2014

HGTV Does Brain Vacuuming as Well as House Hunting. Who Knew?

Jason and David Benham have all the visual and familial requirements needed to be HGTV...

May 07, 2014

The UN and the Vatican: Politicizing Torture to Defend Abortion

The Vatican went before the UN Convention on Torture to answer questions about the...