Makes all the sense in the world though, doesn’t it? Nichelle Nichols, aka Lt. Uhura, tells the tale here. [Read more...]
Love Jesus, Hate Religion? Here’s the Poet’s Rebuttal
January 14, 2012 by 4 Comments
The other day I shared an e-mail I received from a reader, and the follow-up response to it by “the Kid.” Today I’ll share another Catholic response from another young man, this time in similar format to the “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus” video that sparked the response. I don’t know his name, so I call him “the Poet.”
A.M.D.G., indeed. Only 245 views? Help make it go viral. Te Deum Laudamus
Rodney Dangerfield, For President
January 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Or is it the invisible man? That “person who shall remain nameless” has the 2nd highest number of delegates in the Republican Primary race so far. Mr. Jon Stewart again with the facts, [Read more...]
Because of Jesus Christ, the Rugged Individualist…Not!
January 10, 2012 by 5 Comments
Have you bought into the lie that you can achieve everything you need or want to accomplish in this life all by yourself? I did, for a time you know, when I was a delusional pharisee. [Read more...]
Cardinal Justin Rigali with a Christmas Message We All Need to Hear
December 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Forgiveness is the message that is often forgotten on this day of the celebration of the Incarnation of the Creator of all that is visible and invisible. After all, the Messiah explained it to the priest Nicodemus and to us, in the third chapter of John’s gospel, [Read more...]
The Desert Fathers on Blogging
December 22, 2011 by 2 Comments
Have I mentioned I love these folks lately? Here are five more reasons, from the perspective of a blogger.
A brother asked Abba Poemen, “How should I behave in my cell in the place where I am living?” [Read more...]
The Most Consistent, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Constitution, Pro-Life, Candidate in the Race UPDATED
December 11, 2011 by 11 Comments
There is definitely a “new top tier,” and the favorite of folks in the military, as well as one of the favorites of Catholic employees, is definitely in the race. Much to the chagrin of professional consultants and pollsters, I might add. [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Marines!
November 10, 2011 by 7 Comments
At Casa del Weathers, steak is on the menu tonight, like it will be in every clime and place where Marines serve. Today, see, is a High Holy Day for Marines like me. On this day, in the Year of Our Lord, 1775, the Continental Congress agreed to form two battalions of Marines. The committee that decided this met at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, over beers of course, and the Continental Marines were born. [Read more...]
To Help Make A Movie, Part Deux!
September 15, 2011 by 3 Comments
Ian Higgins writes,
Hi Frank,
I just wanted to personally thank you and all your readers who have so kindly donated and shown their support for our movie “All That Remains”. It has been overwhelming to witness such support in such a short space of time.
It is thanks to the kindness of all those who donated that we now have enough funds in place to film the crucial interviews in Japan. We’ve managed to raise enough funds to fly out to Japan and film the necessary interviews for the documentary aspects of the movie – thanks to everyone who rallied to our cause!
We didn’t reach our total, but we still consider our campaign a huge success and have decided to launch a second campaign – this time with the goal of raising the necessary funds for the drama sequences that will help bring this amazing story of a remarkable man to life with all the emotional power that a film has.
I would also like to add, to all those who chose to contribute anonymously on our previous campaign, remember to please get in touch with us at info@majoroakentertainment.com with your email addresses (that information is not given to us when you donate as anonymous) so we can send you the links to your perks as and when they become available. Your personal details will be treated as strictly confidential.
Thanks again for your kindness and support!
Huzzah! Ian and Dominic can wing it over to Nagasaki now and get some digital film in the flash drives! Very cool. Guess what else?
Frank, Dominic and I also would like to give you a producer credit on the movie. I know it’s not on the perk you purchased (Ed. a cheap one!), but I think as one of the job descriptions of a producer is to help raise funds for a production – that qualifies you.
Warmest regards,
Ian Higgins
Gulp. Know what that means? I’m now no longer just the chief fan boy or über cheerleader, but an honest-to-goodness movie producer now!? I gotta tell you, the Lord works in mysterious ways because I sure didn’t see that title landing beside my name EVER. No way, no how.
But this is a remarkable story that needs to be told, and told again. It never crossed my mind that I would be denominated with a title like producer on my résumé. And it never would have happened without the generosity of giving readers like you. Folks who live out the words penned by St. James (2:14-17) two thousand years ago,
What shall it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but hath not works? Shall faith be able to save him? And if a brother or sister be naked, and want daily food: And one of you say to them: Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; yet give them not those things that are necessary for the body, what shall it profit? So faith also, if it have not works, is dead in itself.
Know what else it means? That’s simple: I need to make some more rain for the project! And I’m a beggar-thy-neighbor type, long on faith and prayer, but short on cash. But God will provide, and of that I am sure. And it looks like I’ve got some new stuff to learn. Maybe Tom Cruise can help.
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| Takashi Nagai, praying the rosary |
Remember that little post I shared with you about how Words Matter? Well they do. As I thanked you for your generosity before, I will thank you for it again and ask that you share the news on this project via Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, etc. Heck, by any means possible. And give, give, and give some more —in any amount!
But I won’t brow beat you about it either. Shakedowns? We don’t need no stinking shakedowns! Instead, you can keep track of the fundraising progress right here at YIMCatholic. If you have a gander at the right-hand sidebar (up topside), you’ll see I’ve added a little widget showing the All That Remains Phase-2 IndieGoGo page where you can easily share it, see how many shekels are in the jar, how much time is left to give, etc., etc. How neat is that? Here’s an idea: put it on your blog too!
With prayer, action, faith, hope, and love, I’m sure that Phase-2 of fundraising for this project will be a rousing success. All it will take is the following…
10 Reasons Why I Won’t Publish Your Uncharitable Comments UPDATED
August 29, 2011 by 20 Comments
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“Dear Frank,
I wrote a comment on your blog and you didn’t publish it. May I ask why? I didn’t use any curse words or anything. What gives?”
Simple: it was glaringly uncharitable. Here’s a little list for you to consider if you ever posted a comment to this blog and it was never published. Call it my Top Ten reasons why your brilliant comment won’t ever see the light of day on YIMCatholic.
1. Because, they are, ahem, uncharitable. Duh! Perhaps this will help.
2. Because they do nothing to further the Kingdom of God.
3. Because they show a misanthropic mindset that flys in the face of
“I give you a new commandment: love one another, as I have loved you.”
4. Because words matter and uncharitable comments show a lack of understanding of Commander’s Intent. Oh, you don’t know the definition of that phrase? Here you go.
5. Because they are the leaven of the Pharisees, and thus a total eclipse of the Son.
6. Because they break the Golden Rule and thus suck all of the life out of the combox, therefore becoming an exercise in resuscitation of zombie narcissists. Get over yourself and “love your neighbor as yourself.”
7. Because they show a basic misunderstanding of the reason why Christ came into the world. He didn’t come just to be worshipped, but to save the world from itself. “I came so that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” He has left this mission in our admittedly flawed hands. Amazing, isn’t it?
8. Because if you can’t make your point without resorting to mind reading skills you don’t have, and tearing down the other person, then your position is very weak and cannot stand on its own merits. Therefore it ain’t worth readin’!
9. Because in my charity for you, I won’t allow you to look like an uncharitable lout. Call me crazy.
10. Because life is too short.
Diane over at Te Deum Laudamus has an upcoming series of posts you might want to consider looking at as well. Here’s a promo for the series. Have a great day.
Update: Father Barron of Word on Fire on St. Thomas Aquinas, and ad hominem attacks today vs. the intellectual tradition of the Church,
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