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January 2013

January 12, 2013

Human Trafficking is Not Just a Third World Problem

Just ask the folks from Convenant House. They've put together a campaign called Abolish Child...

January 12, 2013

Ignoring the Teachings of the Church is like Flying by the Seat of Your Pants Directly Toward the Ground

Or to a deserted island, like the fellow who paid a visit to Gilligan's. Oh...

January 10, 2013

Being Conan the Barbarian vs. Being Civil (The Lost Art of Persuasion) UPDATED

I've been not publishing a number of comments these past few days, as they violate...

January 09, 2013

What Does California Have In Common With Singapore?

A low birth-rate problem. Miriam Jordan writes about it in the Wall Street Journal. Declining...

January 09, 2013

The National Cathedral to Perform Same-Sex Wedding Ceremonies UPDATED

From the Associated Press, WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington National Cathedral, where the nation gathers...

January 01, 2013

Because We Could Be ONE. Maybe the Time is Right…

To break through. To be a part of the Light. It's like St. Hildegard of...

January 01, 2013

For Our Lady, “The Terror of Hell”

—Solemnity, Mary, Mother of God For most of us, today is a Holy Day of...

December 2012

December 29, 2012

Because Saints Tell Temporal Kings “No!” When They Err

Another day, another magnificent saint for us to model our behavior after. This is one...

December 27, 2012

Busted Halo’s “Christmasopoly”

Looks like a blast! Go directly to Busted Halo and get your printable version.

December 26, 2012

Christmas Delights, Thanks to the Catechism and Romanus the Melodist

Back in October, I signed up to read the Catechism in a year. I thought...

December 23, 2012

The Fastest Monk on Skates!

I'm not sure what his name is, but here is "the Rollerbrother" in action! H

December 23, 2012

O Emmanuel (God with Us)

“O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come...

December 22, 2012

O Rex Gentium (King Of All Nations)

“O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone...

December 21, 2012

I Just Lost My Geek Card. Amen.

Folks are leaving town for the holidays, and I am now on holiday as well....

December 20, 2012

Your Apocalyptic News Source (and Soundtrack) For Tomorrow…

The end is nigh! Read all about it! Hey, here's the soundtrack version of R.E.M.'s...

December 19, 2012

Ember Days: What They Are And Where They Went

Today is the first Ember Day of autumn, the week after the Feast of the...

December 19, 2012

O Radix Jesse (Root of Jesse)

“O Flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all...

December 18, 2012

O Adonai (LORD)

O Adonai: “O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the...

December 17, 2012

O Sapientia (Wisdom)

Today we sing,“O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your...

December 16, 2012

Video: President Obama Speaking at the Prayer Vigil for Newtown Shooting Victims

Just a little while ago... The full transcript of the President's speech can be found...

December 16, 2012

A Mother Asks, Will We Have the Courage to Discuss Mental Illness Too? UPDATED

It's Sunday morning in the aftermath of another national gun-related tragedy. We collectively lift up...

December 15, 2012

To Mourn and Embrace Pain in the Present Moment

When words fail, and our hearts are not still, what can we do? When tragedy...

December 13, 2012

A Great Example of the New Evangelization…from Canada?!

Beware the conventional wisdom. I mean, everyone knows that the Catholic Church is dead in...

December 12, 2012

Another Trappist Beer Coming Soon to a Bar Near You?

Maybe. You see, my wife alerted me to this story on NPR about needy Cistercian...

December 12, 2012

Because The Case for Marian Devotion Is Iron-Clad

On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, it's a good time for a little...

December 11, 2012

Before We See “il Papa’s” First Tweet…

here's a tweet-sized shot of vitamin B-XVI, circa 2010. Maybe it's a taste of tweetable...

December 09, 2012

Thoughts on the Sanctity of Life Triggered by Seeing the Film “Lincoln” on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

How does one believe in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and then...

December 07, 2012

Because Alfred Hitchcock Died A Catholic

Given that Alfred Hitchcocks' life has been in the news of late, what with the...

December 05, 2012

Judge Cogan Allows NY Archdiocese Lawsuit Against HHS Mandate to Continue UPDATED

Back in May, the Archdiocese of New York filed suit against the Department of Health...

December 04, 2012

Capital vs. Labor and the Ruling Class vs. the Rest of Us = the Same Thing

Folks are starting to take notice of this development. Catholic social teaching has always noticed...