A reader writes: I’m writing today to make a prayer request for my wife’s mother. She just recently had surgery to remove a skin cancer on her arm (successful surgery, praise God!). Now however, she is in danger of losing the sales job she has had for many years. I don’t know all the details, but she may be out of work as soon as next week. She is the sole provider for their family, as her husband has long... Read more

I will be at the Coming Home Network “Deep in History” conference October 21-23.  Hope to see you there! Read more

Ten Universal Principles Lecture and Book Signing w/ Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. Enjoy a powerful and exciting free lecture about ten universal principles that are changing the face of the pro-life movement and inspiring people across the country. Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. Ph.D. is the past President of Gonzaga University, co-founder of the pro-life organization Healing the Culture, and founder and President of the Magis Center for Reason and Faith. Date:  Thursday, November 3rd at 7pm Location: University of Washington... Read more

They say: whom do I wrong by keeping my property? What, tell me, is your property? Where did you find it and brought it to your life? Just like someone in the theatre, who had a seat and then stopped those who entered, judging that what lies common in front of everyone to use, was his own: rich men are of the same kind. They first took possession of the common property, and then they keep it as their own... Read more

Twinkles? “Agreeance”? Seriously? As with the “anti-war Left” (dutifully quiescent in their worship of the God King), the main problem such protest movements face is the protestors. I’ll chalk a lot of this up to “young and dumb”. But there is a big element of vanity and pride too. Read more

…at the People’s Democratic National Security State of Heaven. Feel safe and shut up, or you will be severely punished. Read more

A reader writes: I am a college professor and last week a young man stopped in to see me while I eating lunch and reading your blog. He noticed the name Catholic and Enjoying It. He asked are you a Catholic, and I said I am trying to be. He said great. the next morning before our 8:00 class he asked if he could talk to me. He wants to try and discern if he is hearing a call to... Read more

…Yr. Obdt. Svt. is discussing the fact that marriage, like all the most crucial things in life, is an amateur sport–and we usually make our parents our coaches, for good or ill. Read more

In which we take note of the latest movements of some of the enemies of the Faith. Read more

…who managed to make obscure President William Henry Harrison into one of the most horrifyingly evil characters in all of fantasy fiction, offers his curious thoughts on humans and their struggle with their inner chimp. Bear in mind that he is a Mormon (which may color some of this) and that he is a fun fantasy and sci-fi writer who’s strong suit is being imaginative, expressive, and entertaining.  In short, your mileage may vary. And yeah, I know it’s the... Read more