Month September 2011
As you may have heard, the Bishops conference of England and Wales has re-instituted meatless Fridays (year round) as a normative act of penitence. I think this is wonderful. The Bishops also wish to remind us that every Friday is… Continue Reading →
The Diocese of Raleigh released new photos of its proposed new Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus this afternoon. There’s been some interesting buzz about it today in the blogs. One thing to note about this design: this is… Continue Reading →
Well, I thought it time for another update on my training progress. For those who don’t know, I am a former fatty turned endurance athlete who returned to his former glorious and globular fatdom after years of spousal-induced inactivity. Just… Continue Reading →
A major step forward in the Catholic architectural landscape occurred this morning. Bishop Burbidge of the Diocese of Raleigh announced at an 11 am EST press conference that they have chosen an architect for their new cathedral, dedicated to the… Continue Reading →
There’s a bunch of reasons parents have it easier nowadays than parents 50,60,70 years ago. Medicine alone is reason to thank God. Think of how many childrens’ lives were spared because of penicillin. But let’s face it. The 21st century… Continue Reading →
In Christian tradition there are four cardinal virtues–prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude. St. Augustine said of these virtues “For these four virtues (would that all felt their influence in their minds as they have their names in their mouths!” Far… Continue Reading →
Well, well, well. It seems that Matthew has rattled some cages with his thoughtful commentary on Notre Dame Football Coach Brian Kelly’s sideline behavior. There has been quite a few articles written in the media about Kelly’s behavior and Matthew’s… Continue Reading →
The idiot who writes the comic “Doonesbury” had this to say about Sarah Palin. Liberals are completely obsessed with Sarah Palin’s body and constantly demean her. What a complete jerk.
In recent days it’s come to light that many black people are living in fear in Libya. Black immigrants who came to Libya as workers are suspected of being loyalists to Qaddafi. They are subjected to arrest or worse. The… Continue Reading →
The phrase “going postal” may soon lose its bang in favor of a whimper, if we are lucky. The unsurprising news of this Labor Day weekend is the news that the U.S. Postal Service is close to defaulting and without… Continue Reading →