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Because of Catholic Mysticism

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

Feast of St. Athanasius It’s the time of year when my thoughts turn to baseball. Did you ever see the movie Field of Dreams? I ask this only because I realize that this movie hit the theaters 24 years ago. In a way, this modern classic is about mysticism. And when I was reading Algar Thorold’s essay on Catholic Mysticism, I was reminded of one of the final scenes in the movie. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:11-05:00

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The Emergency Birth Control Pill Available to Minors? The Justice Department Is Appealing That Decision

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

In case you missed the news that Plan-B type contraceptive pills were set to be available without a prescription for minors aged 15 years of age, the New York Times reports that the Department of Justice is appealing that decision. Take a look, (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:20:12-05:00

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Has Archbishop Meyers Lifted the Lifetime Ban From Ministering to Youth For Fr. Michael Fugee? UPDATED

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

It appears that this might be the case, if I’m reading the letter that Archbishop Meyers wrote to the priests of the Archdiocese of Newark back in February correctly. Of course, he may not have known that Fr. Fugee was violating the agreement with the local Prosecutors Office, though there seems to be plenty of evidence pointing in that direction. (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:20:12-05:00

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If This Happened In My Diocese, The Bishop Would Know My Eye Color Down to the Flecks…UPDATED

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

He would see them up close and personal when I asked questions like, “Isn’t there an abbot in a remote monastery who needs a permanent dishwasher in the scullery for work while said dishwasher is not praying the Divine Office? Why is this man not sent there?” Who is Father Michael Fugee, and why should you care? Folks in New Jersey are pretty familiar with him and his story. His handling, or mishandling, by Archbishop John J. Myers is pretty... Read more

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

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Can a Pope Know More About Liberty Than the Founding Fathers?

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

See for yourself. (more…) Read more

2015-02-04T09:20:56-05:00

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For All the Saints: Catherine of Siena

Last updated on: February 4, 2015 at 9:20 am By Frank Weathers

Fearless. Bold. Doctor of the Church. Poet. Mystic. Stigmatic. Correspondent of Popes and Royalty. Correspondent to the Faithful. Action-oriented contemplative. Saint Catherine of Siena was all these and more. (more…) Read more

2015-06-07T22:39:09-05:00

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The Conversion of Takashi Nagai, And His Vocation of Love

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

All the buzz a few months back was the cause for the sainthood of Dorothy Day. The New York Times even weighed in on her cause, though they don’t quite know what to make of her, and of Catholics who admire her for being, how can I put this…Catholic. I daresay that they would probably have the same problem figuring out any of the saints, come to think of it. (more…) Read more

Abbey of Saint-Joseph de Clairval

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

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If Only I Could Get A Room At St. Martha’s House!

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

Then I could attend daily mass with Pope Francis. Of course, I can get the next best thing, by following along with Vatican Radio’s coverage. (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis, during Mass at the Casa Santa Martha on Saturday morning, invited people to proclaim Jesus with joy and to avoid being “closed in on ourselves”. Speaking to those gathered which included employees of the Vatican Post Office and the Santa Martha Pediatic Dispensary, the Pope focused on the theme of Evangelization... Read more

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

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A Great Tweet From Pope Francis Today…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

It’s basically something I’ve been telling my children forever… And do great things, while always giving thanks to God! H/T YOUCAT Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:14-05:00

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Why Does Fox News Hate the U.S. Constitution?

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

This would be one of those rare times when I thank God for lawyers. Because if the whiz kids at Fox News is where “conservatives” are getting their fix of “right thinking,” then they are doing it from the wrong end of the sewer pipe. I’ll let court jester Jon Stewart show you what I mean. (more…) Read more

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