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2015-01-06T10:39:33-05:00

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Remember the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree? True Story.

Last updated on: January 6, 2015 at 10:39 am By Frank Weathers

Our fig tree has a bumper crop in store for us this year. The first fruits of the harvest are in and they are very tasty. It’s time to buy some prosciutto and blue cheese, make more jam, etc. While I look forward to that, here is the post from last year (7/23/2012) about my fig tree and the parable whose story it closely resembles. Remember the parable of the barren fig tree? Honestly, I’ve lived it. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:19:07-05:00

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Meet Father Dowling, Accident Scene “Mystery” Priest

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

Catholic News Service has the scoop, Jefferson City, Mo., Aug 12, 2013 / 02:12 pm (CNA).- The mysterious Missouri priest who gave anointing to a woman in her wrecked car near Center, Mo. has been identified as Father Patrick Dowling, of the Diocese of Jefferson City. “I thank God and the amazingly competent rescue workers,” Fr. Dowling stated today in a comment on CNA’s original article on the Aug. 4 incident. (more…) Read more

2015-06-07T23:35:54-05:00

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Because You Never Know When Pope Francis Might Pick Up The Phone, And Give You A Call

Last updated on: June 7, 2015 at 11:35 pm By Frank Weathers

Call me maybe? I gotta say, it’s a pretty incredible story. (more…) Read more

2015-02-28T17:58:48-05:00

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For Novels Like Shusaku Endo’s, “The Samurai” UPDATED

Last updated on: February 28, 2015 at 5:58 pm By Frank Weathers

First things first, I’ve never read Silence by Shusaku Endo. I can at least say that I’ve heard of it, though, due to the fact that Martin Scorsese has been planning to make a movie based on it for what seems like forever. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:19:07-05:00

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Nobody Does A Gerard Manley Hopkins Poem Like Richard Burton (A Few Words for Wednesday)

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo, as Gerard Manley Hopkins meant them to be delivered. (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:19:08-05:00

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Skateboarding Monks: The New Evangelization In Action

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

Presented by Spirit Juice Films, come and meet Friar Didacus and Friar Gabriel, two brothers of the Franciscans of the Immaculate who were called to religious life, and who have skateboarding skills that are being utilized to plant the seeds of faith in others. (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:19:08-05:00

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

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

Just in time for today’s readings. But, you know what? Maybe Jim Beam, Makers Mark, and other distilleries in the area will be willing to do business with them. The monks and nuns? Not so much. (more…) Read more

2015-01-22T12:24:30-05:00

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WYD Flashback With Matt Maher, And His Story On How The Song Came To Be Written…

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 12:24 pm By Frank Weathers

It’s been a week since World Youth Day wrapped up and everyone checked out of Rio and headed back from whence they came. Pilgrims from every clime and place, reinvigorated after resting awhile with their peers, their Church, and the Lord. A lot of hoopla was made about some of the events. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:19:09-05:00

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Which Pope Said What? Take The New York Times Challenge

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

The Gray Lady wants to test your knowledge of the Pope’s unique voice. So they put together a little multiple choice quiz asking readers to differentiate between the sayings of Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. Give it a try below. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:19:09-05:00

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

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

It happened yesterday. From what I gather, no one was arrested or anything. Unfortunately, no one from the mainstream media outlets covered the story either. Sandra Fluke wasn’t there, so it wasn’t newsworthy. Figures. (more…) Read more

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