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October 2012

October 24, 2012

When it Comes to the World, Be Like a Mouse to the Cheese

The Eucharist: the source and summit of the Christian life. Read all about it. :)

October 22, 2012

A Message About Religious Freedom From Citizens Next Door

and around the corner. Folks of every creed, every color, and every political persuasion....

October 22, 2012

Time-Lapse Video of the Space Shuttle Moving Through L.A.

It doesn't get much cooler than this. Let's just say that my hat is off...

October 20, 2012

Finally! A Third Order I May Be Interested in Joining…

It's probably the only one that would have me. Now, do the beer making friars...

October 19, 2012

Love Him, or Hate Him, Stephen Colbert Calls Out Tennessee “Pro-Life” Congressman

Filed under news you'd rather not have heard about, Stephen Colbert's "Alpha Dog of the...

October 18, 2012

What If God Was One of Us, and Drove a Race Car?

Today is the 20th anniversary of the passing on to God of this legendary racing...

October 17, 2012

Work of Mercy: Why Not Give Alms to Syrian Refugees?

Father Dwight Longenecker has a little post up about rich folk, giving, and something...

October 16, 2012

When They Make A Movie About The Man Who Fell To Earth…

The lead will be played by Mark Wahlberg. Or at least he should get the...

October 15, 2012

King David is Criticized Soundly, and Takes It Like A Man

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, many of the stories we find...

October 15, 2012

The HHS Mandate is a Very Foul and Dangerous Thing

This may surprise you, but many folks have no idea how repellent the HHS Mandate...

October 14, 2012

As the Organic Food Craze Runs Its Course…

Here's something that HHS will never warn women about. The irony of utilizing artificial...

October 14, 2012

Argo, See It! And Other Movie Stuff…

Or should I say ARGOSEEIT! You'll "get" that after you do. I know I'm way...

October 13, 2012

You Don’t Have to be Catholic to Recognize Joe Biden’s Remarkable Incoherence on Abortion

Here at Patheos, there are many different viewpoints from folks from many different faith traditions....

October 12, 2012

Sneak Preview of an American Catholic Political Party!

Some folks are dreamers, wishing upon a star. They say things like, "If only there...

October 12, 2012

Mr. Biden Gets “the Facts” Wrong

Don Clemmer of the USCCB explains, Detective Joe Friday style. Last night, the following statement...

October 12, 2012

A Quote for Election Seasons, Past, Present, and Future

“It is your duty to vote. To neglect to do so would be a...

October 10, 2012

God Gave Us the Vote So We Could Make Fools of Ourselves

Meanwhile, His will prevails, which is part of the reason why I don't spend much...

October 08, 2012

Go Buy the Book I Helped Write, And Help a School!

So today is the official launch of the e-book I mentioned that I was contributing...

October 05, 2012

For Corporal Works of Mercy on the Feast of St. Faustina

Yesterday at work, I learned from colleagues that my boss had lost her son to...

October 04, 2012

A 1,000 Mile Per Hour Car? Let’s Do It!

I'm a sucker for gearhead related stuff like this. Slap four wheels on something that...

October 04, 2012

Because The Prophet Francis Didn’t Sugar Coat the Faith for Politicos

It's the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. You might have noticed this, as...

October 01, 2012

O’Brien Industries’ HHS Mandate Lawsuit Tossed Out

In an earlier post today, I asked a question about corporate personhood. You may recall...

October 01, 2012

So If a Corporation is A Person, and A Person Has Rights…

Then why does the government argue in court that a secular corporation doesn't have rights?...

October 01, 2012

The Best Pro-Life Rock Song Ever (Music For Mondays)

Yeah, it's a Neil Young song. And it wrapped up the Global Citizen Festival that...

October 01, 2012

Separation of Church and State? The HHS Mandate Shatters That

Which is why it must be rescinded. Yesterday, I talked about how pelvic issues have...

September 2012

September 30, 2012

Orgasm: The Alpha and the Omega of Our Politics? UPDATED

"Oh Frank, what's with that headline? You're really just too much. Calm yourself down man,...

September 29, 2012

Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, And More in Central Park UPDATED!

It's the Global Citizen Festival and it's "free" for a ticketed donation. The proceeds will...

September 29, 2012

A Poem and a Prayer for Michaelmas UPDATED

Today is the Feast of St. Michael and the Archangels, also known as Michaelmas....

September 28, 2012

Drafted By God, The Story of Frater Matthew Desme

I said I'm gone readin' and I am. In fact, I just read the best...

September 27, 2012

For Something Old and Something New (Thoughts for Thursday)

On Thursdays I serve as lector at the parish near my office. I've been the...