It is [a] simple truth that man does differ from the brutes in kind and not in degree; and the proof of it is here; that it sounds like a truism to say that the most primitive man drew a picture of a monkey and that it sounds like a joke to say that the most intelligent monkey drew a picture of a man. Something of division and disproportion has appeared; and it is unique. Art is the signature of... Read more
The problem is not that our world lacks religion. The problem is not a lack of piety, or a lack of faith. The problem with our world is that, on a massive cultural scale, we are not acting like human beings. Religion, piety, faith; all these things are the natural – and fantastic – consequence of living as a human, as a man fully alive. Our modern world is attacking, not religious institution, but humanity. The family existed before the... Read more
…those who know me know that, in all humility, I do love myself. Quite frankly, I can think of no better day spent than one spent with Marc Barnes. And I can think of no video I’d rather watch than one made by Marc Barnes. But there comes a time in a man’s life when he watches a competing video in a scholarship competition and simply has to say it; “I hope this one beats me.” It’s that good. Read more
You’re not allowed to read this unless you have viewed, liked and sent this video to a bunch of your friends. Want to know how we Papists will bring that mass of fundamentalist, sorta-evangelical, sorta-Baptist, ‘accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior‘ kids back into the loving arms of the Church? Because you are relatively good-looking and follow my blog, I’ll tell you: Babies, babies, babies. You see, babies are cute. Let’s be as honest as we possibly... Read more
Catholics, be awesome at what you do. I had a few experiences that bring a sense of urgency to this message, this stern ordinate to not suck. First was a column I read in a Catholic newspaper. The newspaper was a decent publication, I suppose, decent enough to still be in circulation in a time when so few read newspapers, so I was shocked (heehee, and appalled) to read the opening paragraph to this column which, for all practical purposes, was ridiculous. I... Read more
The second issue for me is the institution… the Catholic church… it had and still has too much power.. and it’s authority is justified through the divine, a source of power which is really unchecked… And now if the church used it’s power to do good things in the world.. I could ignore that.. but that’s not the case.. And now you’ll tell me that the church helps plenty and donates to charity and whatnot… but does that excuse all... Read more
Though I’m sure the complaint could be made that I only want to gain more readers, or that it’s fun to make people feel depressed about themselves, I maintain that we’re all bad Catholics. There’s this misconstrued notion out there that, if one were to put the priest in the confessional and the sinner on a holiness chart, the priest would win. Or that the old lady praying rosaries is a good Catholic and the kid in the back, distracting her by... Read more
Make sure to comment, like, and rate up supportive comments. Unfortunately, we gotta play that Internet game. I know the national director of Students For Life, he’s a fantastic, driven and holy individual. We prayed a rosary together and I was blown away by his prayer. Please support him and this entire movement’s mission. Read more
What can I possibly tell you that you don’t know already? After all this time, our God still dines with prostitutes and sinners. After all this time, still he calls us from the trees we hide and peer from, looks with love in our eyes and says, “Tonight I change your life.” And yet, after all this time, he is still the mad, mad Creator God, who dances a dance incomprehensible to we who waltz the world, though exhilarating none the less.... Read more
Fasting makes bread delicious. Next fast, when you’re really hungry and the blessed time of ‘one small meal’ finally rolls around, go out, buy a small loaf, say grace and eat. Not Wonderbread crap; real stuff. You’ll see what I’m writing about, I promise: Because when you have nothing, it’s the essentials you’ll love the most. In contradiction to the wealthy who say, “I’m making another million so I can focus on my family” or the workaholic who says “I... Read more
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