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January 2011

January 15, 2011

Because the Church is Paradoxically Consistent

—Feast of St. Macarius the Great The other day I wrote about the dictionary meanings for...

January 13, 2011

For All the Meanings of the Word “Catholic”

-Feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers My God isn't too small, but I sure am. For...

January 08, 2011

Because The Church Militant Transforms Us

—Originally posted back in July, perhaps you will give it a second look on this...

January 07, 2011

For All the Saints: Angela of Foligno

-Feast of Blessed Angela of Foligno The other day I shared with you the story of...

January 05, 2011

For All the Saints: Simeon Stylites the Elder

—Feast of St. John Neumann Someone who you may have never heard of in the...

January 04, 2011

Because These Catholic Chaplains Were Awarded the Medal of Honor

This photograph is for all of you who get really persnickety about the altar, vestments,...

December 2010

December 29, 2010

For New Years Resolutions Like This: Choose A Patron Saint for 2011

Earlier today I mentioned that I was dipping into the Communion of Saints for inspiration....

December 25, 2010

Because It Was Time: A Confession on Why I Killed Santa Claus

There is a killing that I won't need to bring to my parish priests' attention...

December 19, 2010

For the Example and Witness of Charles Péguy

I've got a buddy who is a blogger, a fellow by the name of Webster...

December 18, 2010

Because God Became Man (Despite His Flawed Human Ancestors)

—Feast of Blessed Anthony GrassiThis day is just beginning, but I can't let it go...

December 14, 2010

Thanks to St. John of the Cross, Master of Paradoxes

In the past, I have shared my affinity for both the writings of John C.H....

December 12, 2010

Because of Francisco De Osuna and a Minor Miracle

Third Sunday of Advent, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe During the Summer of 2007...

December 06, 2010

For Help Reading Maps Correctly

I have a friend who can't understand why I enjoy being a Catholic. From discussions...

November 2010

November 17, 2010

Because the Saints Are Alive

Back in November of 2007, it never would have crossed my mind that I would...

November 10, 2010

To Pray for the Christians of Iraq

Post by Allison Salerno,I drive New Jersey highways to work each morning, one uninspiring state...

November 09, 2010

From the Time Capsule: The Making of a Chinese Nun, circa 1917.

Here is something I stumbled upon recently. It's from the year 1917, when even in...

November 06, 2010

For Thoughts Like These from François Nepveu, S.J.

—Feast of All Saints of Africa I love discovering devotional works that bring the Catholic perspective...

November 05, 2010

Because Life is Like an Epic Poem (Not a Report Card)

—Feast of St. Zachary Report cards used to be a once every nine week event....

November 02, 2010

Because Kenelm Henry Digby Could Write Such A Poem

Are you interested in Christian chivalry? You could do worse than read the works of...

November 02, 2010

For Purgatory, Thank Heavens

—Feast of All Souls When I was straddling the fence on whether or not I...

October 2010

October 27, 2010

Rerum Creator optime (A Few Words For Wednesday)

—Feast of St. Frumentius From todays Office of Readings, this hymn attributed to Pope St. Gregory...

October 25, 2010

Thanks to Steve Miller (Music for Mondays)

My wife and I recently celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary. We both had this in...

October 24, 2010

For Thoughts Like This on a Sunday

—Feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret Humanity is one in spite of the national boundaries...

October 22, 2010

For All the Saints: Philip of Heraclea & Companions

There are many saints on the calendar for today, but I'd like to share with...

October 22, 2010

To Do My Duty

—Feast of St. Philip of Heraclea Duty, Honor, Country is the motto of the United...

October 15, 2010

Because of Opinion Polls (Not!)

The latest research numbers are out showing (once again) that the average Catholic in the...

October 08, 2010

Because I’m Billy Jack (Not Francis of Assisi)

A while back, I wrote a post where I said that I became a Catholic...

October 01, 2010

For All the Saints: Thérèse of Lisieux

I have been wrestling with the angel named Vocation. In August, my wife and I...

September 2010

September 29, 2010

A Poem And A Prayer on Michaelmas

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

September 27, 2010

Four for the Day (Music for Mondays)

It's raining, it's Monday, and Summer is officially over. That about sums it up for...