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Because Our Neighbors Include the Dead

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

And that is why we pray for them. Sure, I could knock you around with scriptural references galore for why Catholic Christians pray for the dead, from both the Old Testament and the New. (more…) Read more

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Chalk Up A Victory Against The HHS Mandate UPDATED

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

The opinion for the plaintiffs, Francis and Philip Gilardi, reverses a denial of a prelimary injunction against the HHS mandate handed down by a district court. The decision comes by way of the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit. The plaintiffs are the owners of Freshway Foods. Below is a snippet of the majority’s opinion. (more…) Read more

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Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Texas Abortion Restrictions

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

I’m of the mind that this is good news. Cecile Richards, on the other hand, probably doesn’t think so. (more…) Read more

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Behold! The Official Car of the Communion of Saints…

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

The Ford Mustang, naturally. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:13:50-05:00

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Pope Francis Cancels Vatican Halloween Celebrations?!

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

Strike that. There are no Vatican Halloween celebrations. You’ve been tricked. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:13:51-05:00

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The Latest Victim Of The “I Don’t Know” Administration: Kathleen Sebelius

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

Kathleen Sibelius joins a long line of folks in this Administration infected with idontknowitus. What doesn’t she know? Would you believe abortion coverage under the Affordable Care Act? LifeNews shares the latest victim of this dreaded disease. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:13:52-05:00

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Happy Birthday, Internet! (October 29, 1969)

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

My alma mater played a key role in building the road that brought this post to your digital device today. The Los Angeles Times explains. (more…) Read more

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I’m So Done With Apologizing For Halloween

Last updated on: June 7, 2015 at 10:38 pm By Frank Weathers

BOO! I just enjoy it. I enjoyed it before I was a Catholic, and I’ll continue to keep on enjoying it now that I am a Catholic. Feel free to disagree with me, worry that your wacko friends are right that Halloween is evil, etc., etc. (more…) Read more

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In The News: Alabama Joins EWTN In Suit Against The HHS Mandate, and Benghazi-Gate Gets New Life…

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

As the HHS takes it on the chin for the failures in allowing folks to sign up for Obamacare, another blow is landed on them. (more…) Read more

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Lou Reed, Requiescat In Pace

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

I just heard the news that Lou Reed passed away. Rolling Stone has an obituary up, as does every other wire service on the planet. If he was anything like me, he was probably a big time sinner. So I said a prayer for his soul, and the souls of everyone else who have passed on to eternity with him today. (more…) Read more

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