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2015-01-22T09:01:36-05:00

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Lines By The Forgotten Member Of The Chesterbelloc (A Few Words For Wednesday)

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 9:01 am By Frank Weathers

What? There is a third person in the Chesterbelloc? George Bernard Shaw forgot someone? Exactly, dear reader. See the portrait above? Surely you recognize the heavyset fellow on the left, and the irascible looking fellow on the right. But who is the tall guy in the center? That would be Maurice Baring, the friend G.B. Shaw forgot. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T16:44:12-05:00

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James Foley, Marquette ’96, Writing On The Power Of Prayer UPDATED

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 4:44 pm By Frank Weathers

The reports are flooding in that journalist James Foley has been beheaded by the terrorists of the Islamic State. He had been kidnapped while on assignment in Syria several years ago. (more…) Read more

2015-01-22T13:45:38-05:00

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Keep Calm, And Keep Praying. We Aren’t Abandoning The Persecuted In Iraq UPDATED

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 1:45 pm By Frank Weathers

On Thursday, President Obama gave a brief speech that raised the hackles of folks seeking speedy solutions to the slaughter of Christians, and other religious minorities, that is occurring at the hands of the Islamist fighters of ISIS. From news website Capitol Hill Blue, Ken Dilania and Robert Burns reported the following, (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:12:02-05:00

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This Thai Life Insurance Commercial “Gets” Marriage

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:12 pm By Frank Weathers

To have and to hold, from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health, to love and to cherish, to death do us part. Tissue alert! (more…) Read more

2015-01-22T13:47:39-05:00

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Because Of The Holy See’s Diplomatic Corps

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 1:47 pm By Frank Weathers

It’s been a long time since I titled a post with that starts with the word “because.” But given what is happening on the world stage these days, especially across that swath of territory in the Middle East, where an ersatz caliphate is trying to establish itself, the fact that the Catholic Church has a diplomatic corps sets her apart. (more…) Read more

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2015-01-22T13:46:45-05:00

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Tune In To “A Closer Look” Tonight As A Passel Of Catholics Talk About ISIS, Iraq, And What It All Means

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 1:46 pm By Frank Weathers

I’ll be joining the panel tonight at 6 pm ET talking about Iraq, Middle East persecution of Christians (and other religious minorities), lawless bandits acting like nation states, whether neighboring countries care, etc., with Elizabeth Scalia, Tod Worner, and the golden voiced Sheila Liaugminas. I’m going to be listening, and hoping Sheila forgets to ask me a question. Who knows? Maybe Fr. Robert Barron will show up too? Y’all come listen! Read more

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2015-01-22T13:44:38-05:00

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Pope Francis: ISIS Onslaught “offends God and offends humanity.”

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 1:44 pm By Frank Weathers

Listen to our brothers and sisters. Listen to our shepherd. (more…) Read more

2015-01-22T13:48:37-05:00

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As The World Seems To Claim That God Is Dead, He Speaks To Us Today Via The Prophet Nahum

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 1:48 pm By Frank Weathers

Surely I’m not the first to notice how oftentimes, through the daily readings, or by way of the Liturgy of the Hours, God breaks through our thrall towards world events, and speaks to us directly. (more…) Read more

2015-02-11T18:37:35-05:00

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ISIS: Modern Day Iconoclasts Bent On Cleansing Islam Of Idolatry

Last updated on: February 11, 2015 at 6:37 pm By Frank Weathers

The wildflower that has sprung up in the power vacuums created in the Syrian and Iraqi deserts has a name, and it is ISIS. Would you believe the roots of this particular group of terrorists are deeper than just being a new face of al Qaeda? Believe it, or not, their roots go all the way back to the days of the Christian iconoclasts from long ago. (more…) Read more

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2015-01-22T21:25:07-05:00

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“Brothers, I call upon you in the name of humanity, rescue us!”

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 9:25 pm By Frank Weathers

Yesterday, the Catholic Church as a whole set aside a day of prayer for the beleaguered parts of the body of Christ that are being assaulted by ISIS. If you’ve been paying any attention to the posts of The Anchoress, you’re well aware of what is going on. Praying for a change of heart of those who twist Islam to their own ends is a worthy use of your time. Demanding action by the international community is another. (more…) Read more

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