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September 2013

September 08, 2013

Nassim Taleb on the Errors of Richard Dawkins and of Intervening in Syria.

You would think that these two things are completely unrelated. On top of that, you...

September 07, 2013

Did You Catch the Latest on the HHS Mandate During the Premiere of EWTN News Nightly?

In case you missed it, your intrepid blogger can point you to the segment below....

September 06, 2013

Democratic Congressman Becomes Bump In The Road In Administration’s Mad Rush To War

And I'm hoping and praying that the bump becomes a hump the size of Mount...

September 05, 2013

Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin and the G20: In Syria, Seek Peaceful Solution, Not Military Action

Once again, Pope Francis appeals for a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Syria. Specifically,...

September 04, 2013

Cardinal Dolan to President Obama: On Syria, Send Humanitarian Aid, Not More Bloodshed

Fresh off his appearance on the Colbert Report, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, cosigned a letter addressed...

September 03, 2013

In Case You Wondered About My Thoughts On Action Against Syria…

Feel free to join me.

September 01, 2013

Trappist Nuns in Syria to President Obama: Send Us Your Prayers, Not Your Missiles UPDATED

We heard from Pope Francis earlier today, but how about testimony from folks who are...

September 01, 2013

Pope Francis Calls the Faithful to Pray and Fast for Peace in Syria, the Middle East, and the World

It will happen this Saturday, September 7th, on the vigil of the birth of Mary....

August 2013

August 30, 2013

USSCB Chair to Secretary of State John Kerry: Use Diplomacy, Not Air Strikes

What follows is the letter addressed to the Secretary of State in it's entirety. Dear...

August 28, 2013

What’s On My Mind? Helping Out Syrian Refugees.

Doing so may be the only positive thing I can do these days, as the...

August 27, 2013

For The Good Of The Culture, More Catholic College Professors Like This, Please.

Before I wade in too deep here, just know that I am a product of...

August 25, 2013

“There is a wide difference between Christians and the men of this world.”

That's the title of the fourth homily of Macarius. I thought of his homilies after...

August 19, 2013

Pope Francis Wants Us To Pray For Egypt. Idea: Send Money Too!

First, a prayer from Pope Francis to Mary, Queen of Peace. Second, a message from...

August 19, 2013

HHS Mandate Briefing: It’s the “Pop Philosophy” of Planned Parenthood vs. the Real McCoy

And unfortunately, we aren't bringing to bear the in-depth philosophical arguments needed to carry the...

August 17, 2013

Like the Coptic Church Does, The United States Should Be Supporting the Egyptian Provisional Government UPDATED

The Coptic Christian Church in Egypt has put out the following statement, “The Egyptian Coptic...

August 12, 2013

Meet Father Dowling, Accident Scene “Mystery” Priest

Catholic News Service has the scoop, Jefferson City, Mo., Aug 12, 2013 / 02:12 pm...

August 04, 2013

In Kentucky, Gethsemani Abbey And The Sisters Of Loretto Tell A Pipeline Company, “You Shall Not Pass.”

Just in time for today's readings. But, you know what? Maybe Jim Beam, Makers Mark,...

August 02, 2013

Women Rally In Front Of The White House To Protest HHS Mandate, Media Ignores The Story

It happened yesterday. From what I gather, no one was arrested or anything. Unfortunately, no...

August 01, 2013

In Search of Pageviews, HUFFPOST Reanimates Slain Dragon of “Ancient Christian Gay Marriage Rites”

Seeking to capitalize on Pope Francis's recent remarks on not judging gay priests, no doubt....

July 2013

July 30, 2013

The Chinese Chesterton’s Thoughts on the Influence of Christianity on Common Law

It's been a long time since I shared thoughts here from my faithful departed friend...

July 28, 2013

Pope Francis Wants YOU To Be An Intentional Disciple

Shouldn't comes as a shock really, as Jesus Christ wants the same thing from us too....

July 28, 2013

For Father Z’s Bad Analogies. Not.

Back on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, I shared a little video called...

July 26, 2013

“That our own government is knowingly displaying such a lack of tolerance for faithful Christians is outrageous”

So says attorney Erin Mersino. I agree. I'd also agree if our government displayed a...

July 09, 2013

Catholic Health Association Is Fine With The Final HHS Rule As It Is UPDATED

Less than a week after the conclusion of the Fortnight for Freedom, the CEO of...

July 06, 2013

Dawn Eden On Why The Church’s Rights To Distribute Copyrighted Material Should Be Honored…UPDATED

Yesterday, I shared a post linking to Brandon Vogt's blog thanking him for providing...

July 05, 2013

Diocese of Pittsburgh Sues HHS Over Question of Influence of Lobbyists UPDATED

Remember back when the scandals were erupting from the grounds surrounding the IRS, the spying...

July 05, 2013

Thanks to Brandon Vogt, You Can Read Lumen Fidei On Your Kindle…

Or your Nook, iPad, PC, or Mac. Did I mention he also converted it into...

July 02, 2013

To Pray For the People of Egypt And For Peace in the Middle East

I've been feeling a bit like Obi Wan Kenobi did after Alderaan was destroyed. Too...

June 2013

June 19, 2013

Stephanie Slade Connects The Dots on the HHS Mandate…

What follows is from her opinion piece in U.S. News & World Report. She explains...

June 11, 2013

Now That We Can Cut A Record On A Beer Bottle…

we need to fully fund our deep exploration space programs again. Here's why. Remember Voyager...