I wish I could say that this will be some sort of evangelism opportunity, but the simple fact is the Church has never conducted exorcism for the titillation of a bunch of ghoulish rubberneckers. To be sure, some of Jesus’ exorcisms were done in public, but note that Jesus’ first command to the demon is typically “Be quiet!” There is death in the camera. Its very presence screws up the dynamic of what is supposed to be taking place. People... Read more

Yay! It’s a good start and compares quite favorably with the Son of Man’s vacation bling and La Pelosi equally royal self-accomodations on the public teat. Of course, the real question is whether this move is merely token or symbolic of real reform. If token, then the GOP will not actually do anything to reduce the $14 trillion deficit and will go on living in the delusional world of increasing spending and reducing taxes. Since there is, so far as... Read more

One hand on your groin, the other in your pocket. You have to be overjoyed about our ever-expanding national security state, or the terrorists will already have won. Read more

If only women could be nursery workers! None of this would happen. Read more

to be a non-person. Read more

Quirky tune I first heard on a Maria Muldaur album. Read more

Dear Minions: If you live in Western Washington, I command you to attend the following: St. Alphonsus Parish presentsDead Theologians Society Parent’s Night Wine & Cheese Reception Sunday Jan 9th, 6pm in the Family Center Parents of 8-12th grade students are invited to a DTS preliminary session, just for parents, beginning at 5:45pm in the Wilson Room in the Family Center. Following the session, there will be a wine and cheese reception in the Family Center, as well as a... Read more

Lynnwood is, literally, a couple of miles from where I live. Read more

A reader who asked prayer recently writes: Lynda called this morning with high spirits. She is off all pain medication and feels better than she has in quite some time. On January 5, the doctors will inject dye into the tube in her nose to see how well the surgery repaired her liver. If the results are good, she may go home on the following day. She is extremely thankful to God for allowing her to survive this ordeal, and... Read more

Air Maria has a nifty video up which actually expresses appreciation for and a reading of the Second Vatican Council in light of the Tradition instead of through the crack lenses of Reactionary or Progressive dissent and contempt for the Church. More please. Read more