I need to apologize to my readers. When I was on vacation back in May, Patheos changed their commenting software. Being out of the country at the time, I missed the tech updates (not that I would have read them anyway, to be completely honest). At any rate, I assumed that the change in platform wouldn't change where the comments actually showed up on the admin side. Apparently, though, to see your comments, I actually need to login to an entirely separate program. Because of this, I … [Read more...]
The Holy Fool Offers a Contrarian Take on the Modesty Question
June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I find this "fool's" arguments offer a worthwhile corrective to a lot of confusion on what modesty is and isn't. Take a look! … [Read more...]
Can You Teach the Theology of the Body to a 10yo? Should you?
May 29, 2013 By 1 Comment
Catholic Patheosi, Elizabeth Husted Duffy, posts her suggestions on what a "true" sexual education out to look like. I like and agree with all of her recommendations and I encourage you to check them out forthwith. One point I thought could benefit from a little more reflection, though, is Elizabeth's initial reaction to a call she received during a recent radio interview. She says.... One mother called into the show wondering about how to present the Theology of the Body to her … [Read more...]
Gone Fishin’
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Hi All, Fear not. I haven't been eaten by the Patheos-wide DisQus install--not yet anyway. I'll be on blog-hiatus until May 20th at which time Faith on the Couch will return to its usual high standard of quality posting (which, depending upon your POV, might not be that high at all). In the meantime, please do visit all the other awesome blogs on the Patheos Catholic Channel. I'll look forward to rejoining you upon my triumphant return in glorious splendor. (Or, you know, when … [Read more...]
Jesus Never Said I Couldn’t Paint the Baby
April 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
...so I did. (Patheos Goddess and Grand Poohbah of the Catholic Portal, Elizabeth Scalia, is all over the doofuses who claim that "Jesus never said anything about..." Go thou, henceforth and read thee all about it.) … [Read more...]
COMING TUES on MORE2LIFE RADIO: A Question of Mercy.
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Coming Tues on More2Life Radio: A question of mercy. We'll look at mercy, what it is, what it isn't and how to give it more freely without being taken advantage of. Call in with your questions from Noon-1pm E (11am-Noon C) at 877-573-7825 Don't forget to answer our M2L Facebook Question of the Day! 1. What does being merciful mean to you? 2. What situations make it most difficult for you to be merciful and why? Listen to More2Life live weekdays from Noon-1pm E (11am-Noon C). … [Read more...]
The Bunny, The Bunny, Got to Love the Bunny. Why Easter isn’t Pagan After All
March 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Happy Easter. Her's why you shouldn't feel so guilty about tucking into your Easter basket. But here’s the thing: whenever you see History Channel and Protestants uniting to say something’s pagan, it’s usually a pretty good tipoff that said-something actually has deeply Catholic roots. This rule holds true for Santa, Christmas trees, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and especially the Easter Bunny. Read more … [Read more...]
3 Myths About Christ and His Passion.
March 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I recently discovered The Holy Fool. He has some good stuff you might not know about both Christ and the passion. Check it out. … [Read more...]
Coming Wed to More2Life Radio: Pray without Ceasing
March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Coming Wed: Pray without Ceasing--As we prepare to enter into the Triduum, we bring all of our needs to the Lord and support one another in prayer. We'll be taking your prayer requests and discussing the importance of prayer. Call in with your prayer requests and comments on your prayer-life from Noon-1pm at 877-573-7825 Don't forget to respond to our M2L Facebook Q of the D! Listen to More2Life live weekdays from Noon-1pm E (11am-Noon C). Can’t get M2L on a Catholic radio station … [Read more...]
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