So another bishop bites the dust in scandal. This time, it’s a guy who has two teenaged sons. I can see losing control in a moment of passion. Bishops are just men, after all. But as a friend puts it, two children is a lifestyle. And, I might add, two teenaged children, squirrelled away with their mother in some other state so that the “social justice” bishop can go on in the comfiness to which he has long been accustomed... Read more

He writes: One does not have to win the Presidency, or even a nomination, in order to have an effect. In 1992, no major-party candidate except Paul Tsongas had much to say about the deficit or the growing debt – until Ross Perot suddenly and unexpectedly starting getting notable poll numbers, making a fuss about fiscal irresponsibility. Then Bush41 and Clinton both discovered deficit reduction, and (to his credit) Clinton actually did make small progress on the issue, which lasted... Read more

A reader writes: Please pray for my 16 year old daughter, who was caught smoking pot and possibly sleeping with a boy. She is narcissistic and defiant, and most likely has borderline personality disorder. Pray for her healing and turning to the right path. Please also pray that we will make the right decisions in disciplining her. God bless you for your prayers! Father, hear our prayer that this girl would be granted the grace of the revelation of your... Read more

Suddenly, the Iowa caucuses, after not mattering at all when Paul looked like he might win, matter a great deal and show us the Wisdom of the Voters. Neocons are particularly enthused with Santorum, who promises to ignore the Pope and the catechism on that whole pre-emptive war thing, as well as re-establish torture as a fundamental American value (in keeping with the disproportionately large enthusiasm for torture so-called “conservative” Catholics have in defiance of the teaching of Holy Church).... Read more

…about the apparition of Our Lady at La Salette is being asked of Yr Obdt. Svt. over at the Register. Read more

…is that modern artists have contempt for normal people. Exhibit A: The Vocal Stylings of Yoko Ono: That this talentless poseur is taken seriously by the “arts community” is a testimony to the vast gulf that lies between normal people and what passes for the “arts community”. Read more

…offers reasonable counsel on how to proceed now that the Salvation Army (International) is dallying with supporting abortion. The US branch of Sallie Ann is not happy and it may be possible to use persuasion to bring them back to sanity. I agree with Leroy. Read more

I wanted to let you know that my film, A Woman for Our Time, a documentary on St. Elizabeth of Hungary, is finished at last and now available on DVD. I am hoping you can help my trailer go viral by providing a link or embedding it. St. Elizabeth had an amazing life story; she is an outstanding example of lay sanctity as a wife and mother, and was also one of the first Third Order Franciscan religious who worked... Read more

…address, among other things, the burning question, “What’s wrong with Mark Shea?” (around the 24 minute mark). I’ve been asking that question for years. Read more

Mitt Romney took the most militant pro-choice stances during the debates. And once Gingrich (please God) flames out and the Dem and GOP elders and pundits are finished destroying Paul with whatever slime they can find to sling, we will all be commanded to eat the Mitt Sandwich with dire threats about how we have to do it…for the babies. I wonder how many Christians will come down with Stockholm Syndrome for the GOP party line this time? This is... Read more