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October 2015

October 29, 2015

If Douthat’s Critics Disagree with Him, They Should Say Why, Not Try to Get Him Fired

Ross Douthat write op-ed posts for the New York Times. He recently wrote a post...

September 2015

September 09, 2015

We Can Convert this Culture. The Only Thing Lacking is Leadership.

We can convert this culture. The only thing lacking is leadership. That's my take in...

September 07, 2015

Pope Francis Goes to Local Shop to Buy New Glasses

He went himself to buy new glasses. He saved money by using the old frames....

September 05, 2015

Mentally Disabled People Visit the Pope

Our black-shoed pope: Love him.

June 2015

June 10, 2015

Six Sisters Who Serve American Indian Village Feel Blessed

Sisters who serve feel blessed, and they are a blessing. From Catholic News Service: BAPCHULE,...

May 2015

May 28, 2015

The Reason Why I Am a Catholic

2.000 years ago, a man gave his life for me, for you, for all of...

May 27, 2015

We are Catholic

What does it mean to be Catholic in today's world? There are many lies and...

February 2015

February 21, 2015

OKC Priest Commits Marriage. Is Removed from Parish.

I know I'm supposed to get all in a lather about this. But, frankly, I...

December 2014

December 26, 2014

If You’re Catholic, Christmas Isn’t a Day. It’s a Season.

Catholics don't regard Christmas as one, big rousing day of overeating and gift giving. We...

December 13, 2014

The Beauty of the Catholic Church

October 2014

October 23, 2014

Conversion Story: Jennifer Fulwiler

October 20, 2014

4 Ways the Synod on the Family was Like the United States Congress

How was the Synod on the Family like the United States Congress? Here are four...

October 18, 2014

In Their Own Words: Inside the Synod

Synod Fathers discuss the Synod on the Family, 2014. Cardinal Willem Jacobus, Netherlands Archbishop Joseph...

October 03, 2014

Confession

This is a First Friday. Let's take time to go to confession.

September 2014

September 05, 2014

Steven Sotloff: Observant Jew. Grandson of Holocaust Survivors.

ISIS recently released another video of their British Muslim terrorist, beheading an American journalist....

August 2014

August 25, 2014

James Foley’s Home Parish Celebrates His Life with a Memorial Mass

James Foley's family and friends celebrated a memorial mass for his life in the family's home parish...

August 18, 2014

Christians Attacking Christians is the Devil’s Handiwork.

I read a book this weekend, Even Silence has an End, by Ingrid Betancourt....

July 2014

July 25, 2014

HHS Mandate: NOW Obama Says He Wants to Compromise

Talk about giving the last drop of political blood. President Obama defended the HHS Mandate...

June 2014

June 25, 2014

The Pope is Catholic. Catholic Haters Hate That About Him.

Following Jesus without deviating will get you smeared every time. I think it’s a rule...

April 2014

April 22, 2014

Planned Parenthood Fundraiser: Bingo and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

For those of you who don’t know, the Sisters of Perpetual indulgence is a...

April 03, 2014

Who has Teaching Authority in the Church? The Bishops, or High-Profile Catholic Politicians?

How do Catholic politicians come to the conclusion that it’s A-Ok for them to...

March 2014

March 26, 2014

All Catholics are Obliged to Oppose the Legal Recognition of Homosexual Unions

I put together a quick collage of teachings on marriage from Scripture, the Catechism...

March 14, 2014

21% of Americans Say Religion is ‘Not That Important’ in Their Lives

According to a poll by NBC/WSJ, 21% of Americans say that religion is “not that...

January 2014

January 28, 2014

At Least 99 Dead in Attacks on Nigerian Churches

Violent persecution of Christians continues in Nigeria. At least 99 people were murdered in attacks...

December 2013

December 28, 2013

2013: The Year that Rocked the Church

We are so blessed to be part of the Catholic Church, especially at this...

July 2013

July 24, 2013

Conversion Story: Hell and Oyster Crackers

Sam Rocha and Katrina Fernandez, aka, The Crescat, got together for a Facebook interview. When those...

June 2013

June 10, 2013

Six-Time Pro Bowler Matt Birk Skips White House Visit Because of His Catholic Beliefs

Matt Birk is more than a famous football player. He is also a devout...

June 10, 2013

We are Catholics

We are Catholics. And we will be heard.

March 2013

March 08, 2013

Christian Persecution and the Terminology of Death

Years ago, I had a conversation with a nice woman who held a responsible position...

October 2012

October 18, 2012

Full Text of Wednesday Synod Interventions

I thought you might like to read the Interventions from last Wednesday's Synod. VATICAN CITY,...