Today, shortly after the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision was announced, I had a decision to make. I could stay at home and add my voice to the many other Catholic bloggers who would be weighing in on this major news and its impact upon religious liberty. Or I could meet my girlfriends to attend my very first Zumba class at the gym as I had scheduled — in bright red so I would skip it — on my calendar.... Read more
I’m feeling overwhelmed today. It’s likely the cumulative effect of the end of a busy week, the end of a busy month, a massive to do list in preparation for our upcoming epic road trip, and work being done on the outside of my house. Regardless of the reasons, I woke up today feeling both exhausted and cranky. And then I made my way to my morning prayer time, and today’s Gospel passage from Matthew 11 wrapped its arms around... Read more
Take a peek at the trailer for The Identical, coming out in theaters on September 5th. I think it looks awesome! Starring Good Fellas alum, Ray Liotta as Pastor Reece Wade, the Divergent’ s Ashley Judd and new comer Blake Rayne! A pastor’s son who feels a call to sing, not preach, learns a shocking secret about his life that explains his past and shapes his future in THE IDENTICAL, a drama set against the backdrop of rock ’n’ roll’s... Read more
My friends at the awesome Flocknote recently announced that they are hiring for two positions: Web Developer and Happiness Engineer. Find all of the details and learn how to apply here. Read more
Today, I continue my 100 day series remembering the twentieth anniversary of Rwandan genocide. Please join me in prayer for those lives lost and impacted in this tragedy. #NeverAgain. LMH When I saw the photo in this tweet from “EGAM” – the European Grassroots Antiracist Movement — it took my breath away. In the photo, you see members of this French activist group standing outside the Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre. The tour guide pictured with them is the same young gentleman... Read more
It’s likely that we’ll begin hearing soon from the mainstream media on today’s release of Instrumentum Laboris (working document) for the 3rd Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (to be held October 5-19). Since this document deals with survey results on several culturally significant marriage and family topics, we may get a fair amount of “spin” on the information contained within the document itself. To bring ourselves us to speed on what’s really happening with this Synod (instead of what... Read more
As a recipient of last year’s Egan Journalism Fellowship from Catholic Relief Services, I know firsthand what an amazing experience the newly announced Egan Fellows will enjoy. I thought I’d share today’s announcement from CRS and invite you to pray not only for these four journalists who will travel to Syria, but also for writers around the world who are toiling to bring stories to us on a daily basis. I want to again thank CRS for the once in... Read more
Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Nativity of the St. John the Baptist. In his homily for today, Pope Francis pointed us to St. John the Baptist (or as I always call him in my head “JtB”) as a fitting role model for us in our daily walk as Christians: At the Vatican website, we find the Holy Father’s homily pointing us to St. John the Baptist’s three primary roles: preparation, discernment and diminishment. Elizabeth Scalia beautifully enlightens us on... Read more
Today, I continue my 100 day series remembering the twentieth anniversary of Rwandan genocide. Please join me in prayer for those lives lost and impacted in this tragedy. #NeverAgain. LMH Over the weekend in Rwanda, an event was held to remember the thousands of women who were forcibly raped during the Genocide. As related by the New Times, one survivor shared the horror of those days in 1994: Consessa Kayiraba, 56, one of the survivors narrated how she was raped and... Read more
Today, we commemorate “World Refugee Day”. According to the website of the United Nations: “Most of the world’s refugees – 86 per cent — live in the developing world, compared to 70 per cent 10 years ago. Most of these countries have kept their doors open to people in search of safety, and have shown a generosity that is often well beyond their means. I appeal to all Member States and our partners in civil society to do their utmost... Read more
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