If Only Jesus had Rubber Bullets and Tear gas
If Jesus would have used rubber bullets and tear gas on his opponents, Jesuit Jesus Gazo might worship him too. Top Catholic Church leaders regularly accuse Venezuelan thug Hugo Chavez … Read More
Global Warming – How Smart Are We?
These are two items that underpin and inform my view of the whole global warming issue. I will let them speak for themselves. The first is an article from today … Read More
Culture of Kids by Kids
The girls want a television in their room. This is one of the first of the conversations in their lives that will end in their frustration. They don’t have any … Read More
I’m a Catholic But Not Really
Here’s my favorite quote of the day. This from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during his trip to Canada: “I’m a Catholic and a very dedicated Catholic, but that doesn’t interfere with … Read More
Feast of the Visitation
My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall … Read More
Motu Proprio Watch: John Allen and the Creative Minority
John Allen has a piece in the New York Times on the Motu Proprio. Father Z. does a great job of analyzing the article here. While I agree with much … Read More
WaPost Hit Piece on Burke
Archbishop Burke must be doing something right if he deserves an absolute hit piece in the Washington Post. This piece is something to behold. The piece runs through the litany … Read More
Lost and Not Found
“Saint Anthony, Saint Anthony, please come around. Something is lost and cannot be found.” I learned that little prayer when I was a kid and mumble it whenever I lose … Read More
Burger King Catholicism
Hole the pickle, hold the lettuce, hold all those rules that so upset us. Ed Kuhlman likes his Catholicism made to order. He likes some of the trappings, but those … Read More
Motu Proprio Watch: This Week
I am not getting my hopes to high, but just for the record: Der Spiegel is reporting that the Motu Proprio is coming this week. I don’t put too much … Read More