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2017-01-24T17:20:56-05:00

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Why I’m Not Outraged by Saturday Night Lives’ Blasphemous Skit on “Djesus”

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

Not that I’m turning cartwheels over it, or anything. Now, I didn’t catch it live last night, but I’ve seen the skit that portrays the risen Lord as a revenge killer in the sanguine style of Quentin Tarentinos’ take on justice. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:57-05:00

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“The Temptation by the Devil” by Gustave Doré

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

In today’s gospel reading, our Lord reminds us that no one is free from temptation. Spiritual battles are real, and the prince of this world is keen for us to make him, and the kingdoms that have been handed over to him, our center, instead of God. But I’m not going to rehash the homily you heard today. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:57-05:00

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Archbishop Lori Writes Congress Asking, Where is the Freedom of Choice to “Opt Out” of the HHS Mandate? UPDATED

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

Maybe we should write to them too. In the letter below, Archbishop Lori, whom I’ve compared with Detective Columbo in the past, advocates something I’ve heard in the gospels before. Something about being as wise as serpents, and as innocent as doves. Take a look. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:58-05:00

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The Media Conclave Has Begun With the Hope for a Nun

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

E.J. Dionne holds forth on who the best man for the job of Pope will be, and why. In giving up the papacy, Pope Benedict XVI was brave and bold. He did the unexpected for the good of the Catholic Church. And when it selects a new pope next month, the College of Cardinals should be equally brave and bold. (more…) Read more

2016-05-23T20:34:10-05:00

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For Your Lenten Friday Night at the Movies I: Ben Hur

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

You’d think I’d be embarrassed to admit that I’ve never watched all of the movies that were awarded the most (11) Academy Awards. There’s a three way tie, you know. Titanic (1997)? Watched it. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)? Watched it. Ben Hur (1959)? (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:58-05:00

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Papa Tells a Story: “The Council As I Saw It” and Beware the Hermeneutic of Politics

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

At five times longer than your average blog post, the article from Vatican Radio published yesterday is well worth the read. I was going to blow it off though, even before I realized how long it was. That is, until the following words of our soon to be cloistered Pope emeritus lured me in, (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:59-05:00

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Here’s a Heads Up for St. Valentine’s Day…

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

Learn more about St. Valentine, and how he lost his head, over at Catholic Online. And have a look at this educational little video that tours Rome and the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, where the reliquary seen above is located. (more…) Read more

2015-02-11T19:11:49-05:00

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Stephen Colbert vs. Garry Wills on the Real Presence: Guess Who Carried the Day? UPDATED

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

I caught Stephen Colbert interviewing Pulitzer prize winning author Garry Wills when the following clip was posted by Rod Dreher of The American Conservative. I found it to be amazing not just because Wills seems to be outfoxed by the court jester who can quote the Letter to the Hebrews with the best of them, but because of Wills’ assertion that St. Augustine didn’t believe in the Real Presence. Roll clip, (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:20:59-05:00

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Fr. Pontifex, With a Few Words On Lent…

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

Well done, as always. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:21:00-05:00

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The Only Ones Not Clapping at Pope Benedict XVI’s Last Mass…UPDATED

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:21 pm By Frank Weathers

But the rest of us sure were! And we even got a Papal grin in acknowledgement. +:-) (more…) Read more

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