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2017-01-24T17:20:41-05:00

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Because I Love Bacon…

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

Sure, I eat it sparingly, but I do enjoy the sounds, smells, and tastes of sizzling bacon. And if you love bacon, and aren’t a naturally annoying person, Christianity is the religion for you! But don’t be a “boring, generic, Christian.” Life is too short for that. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:41-05:00

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Dan Browns’ Novels Will Never Be the Same After This…UPDATED

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

I’m talking about the complete digitization of the holdings of the Vatican Library and Archives. It will come to pass over the next 9 years, or so. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:42-05:00

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Catholic-Affiliated Health System in Sioux Falls Bows to the HHS Mandate

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

It seems like the first thing they do is remove their Catholic identity from their name. That way, see, the next step is just a business decision, or something. Mary Garrigan of the Rapid City Digest reports on Avera Health Plans move to comply with HHS mandate, A Catholic-affiliated health care system in Sioux Falls is drawing criticism from Catholic bishops for its decision to offer contraceptive services coverage in some of its medical insurance plans in violation of church... Read more

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2017-01-24T17:20:42-05:00

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Music For Mondays, the Pre-Conclave, “The Waiting Is Driving Us Crazy” Edition

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

Hurry up and wait. All Marines know that phrase well. And folks hate waiting. It makes us uneasy. It makes us confront our powerlessness. It reminds us that we aren’t in charge, and we hate being reminded of that. (more…) Read more

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The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, are such Joyless, Dour, Creatures…

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

Can’t you tell? Me neither! Guess what else? (more…) Read more

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Wondering Why North Korea is Threatening a Nuclear Strike?

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

Wonder no more! Kim Jong Un was not amused. That’s what happens when you can’t receive television signals, and you ban Google.:) Read more

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For Your Lenten Friday Night at the Movies IV: The Shoes of the Fisherman

Last updated on: May 23, 2016 at 8:34 pm By Frank Weathers

The Papal Conclave is upon us, and we’re smack in the middle of a fight for religious liberty. Did I mention North Korea is rattling their nuclear sabre too? So as the fourth installment of Lenten Friday Night at the Movies gets underway, we’re going to go back to a time when the Cold War was raging, and a new Pope was selected who has more than a little in common with Blessed Pope John Paul II. (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:20:43-05:00

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The Real Reason the Conclave is On March 12th, and not March 11th…UPDATED

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

What? You thought you could just bring in some folding chairs and tables into the Sistine Chapel, as if it’s just your average parish hall, or something? Please. We’re putting a floor in here, people! (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:20:44-05:00

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Beware People Bearing Cameras and Microphones Asking Your Opinion About “Our New Pope”

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

You know, when there isn’t one. You may become a pawn of Jimmy Kimmel Live, like these eager folks. (more…) Read more

Papal Conclave Madness

2015-02-04T09:27:28-05:00

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For All the Saints: Perpetua and Felicitas

Last updated on: February 4, 2015 at 9:27 am By Frank Weathers

Today is the Feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicitas. I drummed up a few tidbits about them from the YIMCatholic Bookshelf. (more…) Read more

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