Holy Thursday ruminations
I love incense. I’m a big fan. I remember as an altar boy processing through the aisles and thinking this is what heaven smells like. (I would also bang the … Read More
Is Christian Europe (and America) on a Comeback?
An editorial in the National Catholic Register cites anecdotal evidence that there is still hope for Europe. The editorial mentions an increase in female vocations in Italy, an article about … Read More
Ungrateful for Small Mercies
There has been a bit of blog buzz surrounding Tuesday’s episode of “House ”. While I am appreciative that the episode gave some consideration to life, it strikes me that … Read More
Proof of the Resurrection (The Dopey Apostle Theory)
The National Catholic Register has a couple of good articles about how faith in the resurrection has made it back into mainstream Bible scholarship and the top ten reasons why … Read More
Sickening
Recent column by Fr. Frank Pavone. If you’re sane this will disturb you.
Why we love the U.N. (no, not really)
That great bastion of freedom, democracy, and human rights has once again shown its true colors. The UN Human Rights Council while ignoring the overwhelming majority of human rights abuses … Read More
I am a Loser!
The world renowned commentator and philosopher Libya’s Colonel Muammar Qaddafi states that “all those believers who do not follow Islam are losers.” And that Jesus was not crucified, and that … Read More
What Decade is this?
Soaring Gas Prices John Travolta just had a hit movie An unpopular war A hostage crisis and embassy protests in Iran The more things change the more they stay the … Read More
Bananas
God gave man dominion over the animals until the ape moved to Spain and lawyered up. This is truly bananas! (Sorry)
Motu Proprio Watch- Cardinal Bertone Confirms
Rorate Caeli is reporting that Le Figaro has an interview with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Bertone confirming the expected Motu Proprio. You don’t get better confirmation than this. The … Read More