Today, June 6, 2024 is the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion. This Is still the largest seaborne invasion in history as the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy leading to the defeat of the German army in World War II. There were many good young men that lost their lives on this day, but without their sacrifice the world today may have looked very different. The Road to the Invasion While the Holocaust is believed to have started in... Read more
Pro-lifers everywhere must understand that we are under attack by the Biden DOJ. In a previous article, I had written about the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU), and the DC5, five fetuses suspected of being aborted at or after birth. In October 2020, Lauren Handy, a self-described Catholic Anarchist, led the takeover of an abortion clinic blocking access to the clinic. During the takeover an employee of the clinic was injured. Handy’s actions were clearly a violation of the FACE... Read more
There is no doubt that society needs more of God’s presence in the world. There are many times we may feel that today’s society is Godless, but as Catholics, we know He is always there with us and at work in our lives. Unfortunately, each generation seems to be moving away from God as opposed to towards Him. Yes, we are charged to “live our faith” and in the words attributed to St. Francis, “preach the gospel at all times,... Read more
Most Catholics are aware that Ascension Thursday will occur on May 9th this year. This day marks 40 days into the Easter liturgical season, and occurs 10 days before the Feast of Pentecost. Outside of the dates and what they mean as far as the church seasons go, what is the significance of Ascension Thursday? Yes, Jesus rose to Heaven to be seated next to the Father, but what does that mean to us? Let’s take a look. We Celebrate... Read more
It has been a little more than 6 months since Hamas attacked innocent Israelis in their homes on a peaceful Saturday morning on October 7th. Israel retaliated and is working to remove Hamas from Gaza, but the number of deaths from this effort is staggering. Many are innocent bystanders including children. The backlash has given rise to Pro-Palestinian protests across the world countered in many cases by Pro-Israel protests. These protests have been violent at times, especially on college... Read more
Earth Day is a celebration dedicated to environmental awareness that falls annually on April 22nd. Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin Senator, who was concerned about the effect pollution was having on the environment. As the climate debate rages on in the world today, we need to remember that wherever you stand on this debate, it is important to be good stewards of the environment that God has given us. What are some of the... Read more
On April 15 baseball fans everywhere celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. All team players wear Jackie’s number 42 in honor of the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947. While many people may know about Jackie’s story, what may not be as well known is how much Jackie’s faith played into his decision to be the first black player in Major League Baseball. The man who signed Jackie to a contract with the Dodgers, Branch Rickey,... Read more
The fact that the United States is deeply divided should not be news to anyone. In my view the division started with the election in 2000 and has grown progressively worse as time goes on. While the political and race division has always been there, we are divided on most things today. The big change has been the growing antipathy between opposing sides that has regressed to vile language and at times violence. Social media has been an accelerator... Read more
May 2nd is the National Day of Prayer. Established in 1952, the purpose of the day was in response to the public reaction of perceived threats from the Korean War. The 2nd Continental Congress had previously dedicated days of fasting and prayer as did President John Adams in 1798 and 1799. The purpose of the National Day of Prayer bill from 1952 from their website: The President shall set aside and proclaim a suitable day each year, other than a... Read more
We are approaching the 19 year anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo. Doctors considered her to be in a “persistent vegetative state” (PVS) and this led to a very difficult, and very public “Right to Die” legal battle from 1998 through 2005. This tragedy and subsequent legal battle was over her undocumented final wishes. How Did We Get Here? For those who are not familiar with the situation, Terri was a 26 year old woman who suffered cardiac... Read more
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