1889 is the crossroads where the descendants, living persons and ancestors of previous, current and future influencers meet on the chronological timeline of earth’s history. When I started out writing this project I didn’t think I would have to separate it into so many articles. But I kept thinking of different people as they ran across my path in my everyday life. A Domino sugar packet at work for example would make me ask the question, “Who developed this and... Read more
When it comes to teaching the next generation the faith as a catechism teacher, “A slackly prepared lesson on God is one way of taking God’s name in vain.“ – Frank Sheed Are We Really Teaching Religion? | EWTN I wonder if I have ever taken God’s name in vain in this way. Many of the CCD classes I used to teach throughout my life I didn’t quite prepare for well. My prayer before every class was always “Holy... Read more
For your spiritual edification here is a selection from the public domain work Paradoxes of Catholicism by Robert Hugh Benson on the nature of Christ and his Church which are both human and divine. JESUS CHRIST, GOD AND MAN I and My Father are one. — JOHN X. 30. My Father is greater than I. — JOHN XIV. 20. The mysteries of the Church, a materialistic scientist once announced to an astonished world, are child’s play compared with the mysteries of nature.* He... Read more
“We look towards Christ, the Redeemer of man. We wish to look towards Him-because there is salvation in no one else but Him, the Son of God.” [1] The deepest truth about God and the salvation of man shines forth in Christ, who is at the same time the mediator and the fullness of all revelation”. [2] This is the radical claim of the Roman Catholic Church and of all the various Christian denominations who believe the above statement... Read more
Here is a look at what is going on in October 2024 Tuesday October 1, 2024 St. Therese of the Child Jesus Day 274: Perseverance in Opposition — The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) – YouTube Day 274: Social Duty of Religion — The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) – YouTube DAILY DEFENSE PODCAST w JIMMY AKIN Justification in James 2 | Catholic Answers Podcasts Here’s What Happen Last Week and Year in Life. 366 – Pope Damasus... Read more
In the world of social media or in real life you might run into a protestant who blasts Catholics for believing things contrary to scripture. When they do this it is good to remember that the bible is a Catholic book and that they borrowed it from us and then have the sheer audacity to try and use it against us. Catholics constantly say that the Catholic Church GAVE us the Bible…..this is obviously not true, as GOD gave us... Read more
Last Time on HOARATS Descendants Of Popes And Presidents Alive In 1889 | The Descendants Of Popes And Presidents Alive In 1889. (patheos.com) This Time… Just before the start of the American revolution against the British empire on April 19, 1775 Pope Pius VI became pope #250 on February 15, 1775 which lasted until August 29, 1799 (24 years, 195 days). That was the year that our first American president died on December 14, 1799. 1889 marks the centennial anniversary of George being... Read more
Last Time on HOARATS Saints And Other Catholics Alive And Well In 1889 | Saints Who Were Alive In 1889. And Now… Just before the start of the American revolution against the British empire on April 19, 1775 Pope Pius VI became pope #250 on February 15, 1775 which lasted until August 29, 1799 (24 years, 195 days). That was the year that our first American president died on December 14, 1799. 1889 marks the centennial anniversary of George being sworn into office.... Read more
Last Time on HOARATS While Marty And Doc Traveled Through Time This Also Happened | A Look At The Various Time Periods That Marty And Doc Visit In Back To The Future (patheos.com) This Time… In my particular series of historical blog posts (Heck of a Ride Around the Sun) I have tried to include and insert many many canonized Catholic Saints, Blesseds, Venerables and Servants of God into the timelines. I may have missed some and it’s hard to... Read more
Last Time on HOARATS 1st Electric Circus Garden Outlaws – 1880 – 1888 Now we focus on these years beginning in 1885 The Year Marty McFly and Doc Brown time traveled to the old westin their Time Traveling Delorean. Also, two stepbrothers accidentally invent a time machine and are transported from the present day to 1885, where they come into conflict with the local mayor and are Lost in the West. Picture This W. L. Wyllie Storm and Sunshine: A Battle with the Elements... Read more
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