I happen to be a friend of Felak’s. He goes to my parish, teaches History of Christianity at the University of Washington (among other courses) and teaches a four week series for our parish adult ed series every February. (Hands down he is our biggest draw out of all the adult ed we offer each year, and deservedly so). I can personally attest that absolutely everything in this student’s account is 100% accurate, including the bit about turning water into... Read more

Could there possibly be a more auspicious number of followers for a Dark Lord? Let us celebrate with song! https://www.youtube.com/v/3HnS_W2zA4E?version=3 Read more

A reader writes: My dear friend who is a priest and Benedictine monk is dying from colon cancer and is only been given 4 to 6 weeks to live. Please keep him in your prayers as he prepare to meet our Lord and His Mother. Father, we ask that you would grant your servant and son the grace of a happy death . Grant skill and compassion to his caregivers, and grace, consolation and peace to him and all who... Read more

Troy Davis gets a stay of execution. Read more

…is a cool little operation in the Chestertonian/Schumacher Small is Beautiful mold that makes the finest and most unique rosaries and religious jewelry out there. Fr. Bryce Sibley tells me, “I have one of their rosaries, and not only is is very beautiful but it is also ‘indestructible’ (they make it with some high-tensile wire).” What with Christmas coming soon (not to mention the Feast of the Rosary on October 7), you could do yourself proud with some lovely giftage... Read more

A reader writes: I know a family that is suffering terribly under a series of freak disasters. We need to storm heaven for them. It’s a serious Book of Job situation. Father, hear our prayer for this family that the disasters would end and that your Name would be glorified in their deliverance through Christ our Lord. Empower their guardian angels to fight for them and protect them in the Name of Jesus. Mother Mary and St. Michael, pray for... Read more

A reader writes: My parents are rather unbalanced & due to their actions & neglect I’ve been in a bad situation for some time. Things aren’t beyond fixing yet, but there are so many problems I have no means of dealing with it feels more likely that some bad decisions which were beyond my control are going to irreparably ruin my life. I’m planning to go to school in the spring & I wanted to try using water from Lourdes... Read more

A reader writes: If I can ask one favor…can you please keep my mom in your prayers as she battles her mental illness. Father, hear our prayer for this woman that she would successfully grow in sanctity as she bears this difficult cross. Grant her grace, peace, clarity of mind, strength of will to do the good, and rightly ordered appetites and give peace, consolation, grace and strength to all who love her. Give her skilled and compassionate caregivers too.... Read more

They are launching their Autumn Pledge Drive, so I will go pitch in for an hour. They are on 1050 AM in Seattle and 970 AM in Spokane. You can stream it live here. Read more

In which we look at the root, not just of faith, but of art, philosophy, and science too. Read more