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August 2015

August 13, 2015

Because The Church Is Our Pillar Of Fire

For Christmas, we were given one of those little inspirational calendars. You know the kind....

September 2014

September 18, 2014

Because Joseph of Cupertino Could Fly

—Feast of St. Joseph of Cupertino A few years ago, the world was held in...

July 2014

July 24, 2014

Meriam Ibrahim Meets Pope Francis In Rome

And she receives a blessing from il Papa. Vatican Radio has the story. Meriam Ibrahim,...

June 2014

June 02, 2014

Miraculous Proof That God Loves Mustangs More Than Camaros…

See what God did there? Toldja! Sing it, Wilson.

May 2014

May 13, 2014

Thoughts About The Minor Miracle That Occurred At Harvard University Yesterday

Consider this post a wee after action report by your favorite strategic corporal, Joe Six-Pack,...

April 2014

April 19, 2014

The Holy Fire In The Tomb (Holy Saturday in Jerusalem)

Is it real? Or is it fake? I have no idea, dear reader. In fact,...

September 2013

September 14, 2013

“The Quest for the True Cross.” What a Movie That Would Make!

As you may know, today is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross....

August 2013

August 12, 2013

Meet Father Dowling, Accident Scene “Mystery” Priest

Catholic News Service has the scoop, Jefferson City, Mo., Aug 12, 2013 / 02:12 pm...

July 2013

July 27, 2013

And for the Blog’s 2001st Post, A Truth Regarding the Miracle at Cana…

N'est-ce pas?! After all, the scriptures never said, "When the salad ran short, the mother...

June 2013

June 17, 2013

Father’s Day Horror Becomes A Father’s Day Miracle…

If you were shocked and saddened at the news of a shooting that took place...

January 2013

January 04, 2013

Scientific Proof that The Blessed Virgin Mary is “Blessed for All Generations” UPDATED

Joe Six-Pack here. You know, I've said it often in this space that Catholics can...

October 2012

October 24, 2012

A Prayer About Fatherhood Answered Through the Veil of a Homework Assignment

Once upon a time, I wrote a letter to St. Joseph. His feast day rolled...

August 2012

August 13, 2012

Because of Catholics like Hubert of Aquitane (Saints for the Rest of Us)

Wait a second, isn't that what is on the label of a bottle of Jägermeister ...

June 2012

June 23, 2012

Because of Catholics Like Vincent Liem of Vietnam (1732-1773)

November is the month that we Catholics remember the dead. There's the Feast of All...

March 2012

March 28, 2012

How to Approach Christ in the Eucharist (A Few Words for Wednesday)

The Eucharist has been on my mind lately. This evening at our parish, my wife...

March 06, 2012

Not Sure If Donating to Making “All That Remains” is a Good Idea?

I can understand where you're coming from. You've been burned before. Or more likely, you've...

December 2011

December 10, 2011

“All That Remains” Report: Back From Nagasaki!

The photograph above is of Nyokodo, the small hut where Dr. Takashi Nagai and his...

December 07, 2011

Because the Sacraments Make the World Go ‘Round

I've been real busy these last few days with a bit of a family emergency....

October 2011

October 26, 2011

Imagine If This Happened…

One of the best ideas I've heard all month.

October 25, 2011

For Shakespeare’s St. Crispin’s Day Speech

It's St. Crispin's Day! Which means it's time for my favorite speech penned by William...

October 19, 2011

Good Pro-Life News From Memphis!

And "bad news" for Planned Parenthood. Tears of joy from Christ Community Health Services practice...

October 02, 2011

Breaking: Minor Miracle(s) at Casa del Weathers

So there I was, just reading the morning paper after breakfast while sipping a cup...

September 2011

September 08, 2011

Because This Makes Me Speechless

And to whom have ye likened me, or made me equal, saith the Holy One?...

August 2011

August 19, 2011

Because of a Marine in Charge of Justice and Peace

Originally published on February 10, 2010. Before I was a Catholic, yet seriously considering the...

July 2011

July 31, 2011

Thanks to Nicholas Kristof For These Courageous Thoughts

Floored. And pleasantly surprised. That what I was when I read the latest editorial by...

June 2011

June 12, 2011

For Miracles Like This at the 24 Hours of LeMans

It's another Gearhead Feastday folks: the 24 Hours of LeMans. About an hour into the...

April 2011

April 24, 2011

For All the Miracles: The Road To Emmaus and After

Guest post by Giovanni Papini (published in 1921) After the solemn interval of the Passover,...

March 2011

March 12, 2011

Because There Is Good News

You have heard it said, "it is always darkest before the dawn," and you have...

December 2010

December 12, 2010

Because of Francisco De Osuna and a Minor Miracle

Third Sunday of Advent, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe During the Summer of 2007...

September 2010

September 09, 2010

Because I Believe in Miracles

Feast of St. Peter Claver When I was startled into wondering if I could become...