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October 2011

October 23, 2011

For Thoughts on Faith Like These by Thomas Merton

"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the...

October 20, 2011

Half A Million Thanks!

I was just over at YIMCatholic 1.0 looking for something in the archives, when I...

October 19, 2011

From Sacred Heart Academy, Your New Rose Queen

Sister Celeste Marie Botellop, Principal of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy standing with the 2012 Rose...

October 18, 2011

Yes, I Know Jack.

Well, I don't actually know him, but I met him today. Who am I talking...

October 16, 2011

Dan Wheldon, Two Time Indy 500 Winner, Requescat In Pace

Sad news out of Las Vegas, Nevada today. Dan Wheldon, 33 years old, was killed...

October 15, 2011

For All Creatures, Great and Small

This is Reason #374 why I don't live in "the big city." I rumbled up...

October 13, 2011

For Jesus “Ween?” No Way!

This sounds like a job for my 10 year old, Jango Fett the Bounty Hunter....

October 12, 2011

About This Blog (And Blogger) in 1000 Words or Less

I became a Catholic when I was confirmed at the Easter Vigil in the year...

October 11, 2011

He That Has Ears…

let him hear: A few years ago, the Dalai Lama (seen above visiting Thomas Merton's...

October 08, 2011

Quote of the Week

Steve Jobs on having children: "It’s 10,000 times better than anything I’ve ever done.” On...

October 07, 2011

For the Faith of Andrea Doria at Lepanto

—Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary When I was a kid, I really enjoyed...

October 06, 2011

To Pray for Rihanna and the Farmer

Rihanna showing too much skin? So says an Irish farmer. Around his neck of the...

October 06, 2011

A Brief U.S. History of Corporate Whining

Heh. Before you get your dander up, turn red in the face trying to scare...

October 05, 2011

Steve Jobs, Requiescat in Pace

Just heard the news and said a prayer for his soul, and for his family...

October 04, 2011

For All the Saints: Francis of Assisi, Deacon

It's the feast of St. Francis of Assisi today, in case you didn't notice. True...

October 02, 2011

Breaking: Minor Miracle(s) at Casa del Weathers

So there I was, just reading the morning paper after breakfast while sipping a cup...

October 01, 2011

For All the Saints: Thérèse of Lisieux, The Sincere Lover of Christ

It's hard to believe that a year has gone by, but it's the Little...

September 2011

September 30, 2011

I Hate It When This Happens! (Friday Funnies)

Cut it OUT! Sheeeeeeeeeeesh! Now I have to install a cloaking device. Do you have...

September 30, 2011

Pray For Anu Garg? You Betcha!

Remember me and my pal Anu Garg? We went around the block a few times....

September 28, 2011

Thoughts (A Few Words for Wednesday)

I love this photograph of Fr. Abram J. Ryan. Maybe it's his hair, or perhaps...

September 26, 2011

Hey Gen-X: Be Rebels…Slow Down…Have Kids…Stick it to the Man

It's the Catholic thing to do. Or you can keep doing what you've been doing,...

September 24, 2011

Catholic Blogger Goes Missing In Action…

And there are several reasons why:Reason #10. It's September 24th, which means it's only 5...

September 23, 2011

A Message on Mortgage Debt from the World

Just a quick note to parish finance committees from Joe Six-Pack, Catholic layman (in the...

September 18, 2011

For Thoughts On Fame by Hilaire Belloc

On Fame, from This And That and the OtherFame is that repute among men which...

September 13, 2011

For All the Saints: John Chrysostom

Today is the feast of St. John Chrysostom, Doctor of the Church. Of course, there...

September 11, 2011

To Forgive, But Never Forget

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set...

September 09, 2011

Because I Asked, I Prayed, And You Helped This Pro-Life Cause

Dr. Nagai and his children praying. Thank you YIMCatholic Readers! On the last day of...

September 08, 2011

Because This Makes Me Speechless

And to whom have ye likened me, or made me equal, saith the Holy One?...

September 04, 2011

Because the Church is Paradoxically Intolerant and Tolerant

This isn't the first post I've written on paradoxes of the Catholic faith, nor will...

September 02, 2011

For Your Holiday Friday Night at the Movies: Soul Surfer

Are you ready for Summer to be over and for the kids to head back...