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2017-01-24T17:13:11-05:00

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Christ Is Born! Merry Christmas To All!

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm By Frank Weathers

A Blessed Christmas to all, from my family to yours. May the miracle of the Incarnation kindle within you the everlasting light of Our Lord and Savior. Here are some thoughts to share from my patron saint, and a song. From the Thirty-First Homily of St. Macarius the Great (aka, “my” Abba), (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:13:12-05:00

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Quacking On About Duck Dynasty, Homoeroticism, And The Usefulness Of The Historical-Critical Method

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm By Frank Weathers

Yesterday, I shared a few of Audrey Assad’s thoughts on the Duck Dynasty imbroglio. Calm, level-headed, in accordance with the longstanding teachings of the Catholic Church, etc. A few days prior, some of you may have read Austin Ruse’s article at Crisis on The Rise of the New Homophiles. If that title made you think of the recent Planet of the Apes film with a similar title, you’re not alone. (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:13:14-05:00

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For Thoughts On The “Duck Dynasty” Imbroglio By Audrey Assad

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm By Frank Weathers

Why? Because she brings a refreshingly Catholic perspective to the story o’ the hour. Who is Audrey Assad? She’s a singer/songwriter/musician, and Catholic convert from Evangelical Protestantism. Fans of Matt Maher know about her. She’s even performed for the Frannies seeking to renovate a music hall for The Harmonium Project. FYI, the contribution perk awarding contributors her album? Sold out. But you can still sample her style on YouTube, and pick up a copy of her album, Fortunate Fall, either as a... Read more

2015-01-19T22:47:36-05:00

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To Leave the Shackles of Human History Behind

Last updated on: January 19, 2015 at 10:47 pm By Frank Weathers

It is ironic to run a post with a title claiming that one of the reasons Why I Am Catholic is to leave history behind. Especially when I have written in the past that one of the main reasons why I am Catholic today is because of Church history. Let me explain this paradox. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:13:17-05:00

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Have a Very Merry Rock n’ Roll Christmas

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm By Frank Weathers

Christmas is right around the corner, so you all know what that means? Music, of course. And as the Christmas season lasts until the Feast of the Epiphany, I can cue up a few videos in advance of the celebration, and keep right on going with it well into the New Year. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:13:17-05:00

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Bad Catholic Wants To Bring Steubenville Into Town

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm By Frank Weathers

Ever heard of a college town where the kids stayed on the campus and avoid the town? I hadn’t, until today. Evidently, that’s the way things have been shaking at Franciscan University for a while. I guess that’s just the way things are. Sigh. Sigh? Are you freakin’ kidding me?! (more…) Read more

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2015-04-01T09:20:23-05:00

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The Number One Reason Why Folks Admire Pope Francis

Last updated on: April 1, 2015 at 9:20 am By Frank Weathers

In a word, authenticity. Pope Francis is renovating the crumbling structure of what it means to be a Christian these days, see? (more…) Read more

2015-06-07T22:39:05-05:00

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Peter O’Toole, Requiescat In Pace

Last updated on: June 7, 2015 at 10:39 pm By Frank Weathers

Say a prayer for the soul of a great (lapsed?) Catholic actor who had the unfortunate knack of being in great movies that came out at the same time as other great movies. As a result, see, Peter O’Toole, though nominated by the Academy eight times for Best Actor, was never awarded the Oscar for a performance. Pity, that. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:13:18-05:00

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Behold! The First Trappist Abbey Ale Brewed In America

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm By Frank Weathers

A friend of mine sent me the good news. After years in planning, the USA finally has a Trappist beer. It’s official. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:13:20-05:00

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Australian High Court Strikes Down Same-Sex Marriage Law

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:13 pm By Frank Weathers

And you thought Pope Francis being named Person of the Year was a surprise? Or the phony sign language guy at Nelson Mandela’s funeral? How about this news? (more…) Read more

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