Talking “Strange Gods” on Catholic Weekend

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When Maria Johnson invited me to come and chat with the gang at SPQN’s Catholic Weekend, I said “sure” without really knowing what to expect. I didn’t anticipate a party atmosphere at Google hangouts, and I was a little frightened at the idea of talking with four people at once. But when Maria greeted me [...]

Learn the Divine Office in Lent

Divine Office

Well, Day 1 of Lent was pretty rich. Got to lector at Mass for one of my favorite readings and psalms, which was neat. Got to spend more time at a doctor’s office than I wanted to for something so minor, but that was good, as it gave me a chance to finish Robert Hugh [...]

Re-recorded the "Treasury" Podcasts

Because the originals seemed to be set at too low a volume, I just got done re-recording all of the podcasts for the Treasury of Catholic Prayers. So, for those who complained (and who did not), please re-download what you like. I have added a few more prayers, and completely re-recorded the Litany of the [...]

Podcast: Treasury of Prayers

Someone actually asked me to do this, and now that I have my good recording cord thingy, I have the chance, so here are a collection of prayers and pleas that can be downloaded into your mp3 things. I’ll add more as I find time. Unless y’all hate them, in which case, I won’t. A [...]

Podcast: Mass Readings of the Day

Ah, you knew I couldn’t keep totally silent, right? Finally found a good cord for podcast recordings, so I thought I would give you the mass readings for the day, which are from Isaiah 49:1-6 and John 13:21-33, 36-38. I’ve included the Responsorial Psalm, too, which is number 71. It is Holy Week, after all. [...]

Podcast Nativity Narrative in Luke

Because someone remembered that I had done this last year and requested it, here is the podcast. It’s dreadful. I don’t know what inspired me to start singing -it certainly could not have been heaven- but there you go. If you want to listen as you wrap presents, or whatever, be my guest.

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Today is the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus I’ll let Dr. Pat McNamara clue you into the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Your heart pumps about 100,000 times a day to keep your lifeblood flowing through you. For this reason it has become a symbol for our very selves. We say, [...]