FYI: For a man thinking about the priesthood, there are dozens of websites and pamphlets available on the subject. But until recently, there has not been a single, comprehensive guide to answer deeper questions and offer clear-cut guidance. To Save A Thousand Souls is a recently-published 400-page book that provides the answers commonly asked by men discerning the priesthood. This book by Fr. Brett Brannen has been called the most comprehensive guide ever written for men praying through their vocation.... Read more

Catholic theologian. A fun reply to yet another liberal Catholic who worships the intellect rather than using it. Read more

In which we continue our look at the “Hail Mary”. Read more

…this insightful passage from Belloc: Next to the social fruit of the Modern Attack on the Catholic Church is the moral fruit; which extends of course over the whole moral nature of man. Those who would point to the modern break-down of sexual morals as the chief effect of the Modern Attack on the Catholic Church are probably in error; for it will not have the most permanent results. Cruelty will be the chief fruit in the moral field of... Read more

…speaks common sense. It turns out that parents who take an active hand in raising their kids to pursue chastity have happier–and chaste–kids more often. Who knew? Read more

…about what the Olympics have revealed about God and Country. This is probably the part where I have to sheepishly admit that, what with lacking the sports gene and having no TV that connects to the outside world, I completely missed the Olympics. I regard my lack of interest as a fault in myself. It’s normal to like sports and my utter apathy here is a defect, not a virtue. That said, check out Padre’s musings! Read more

and yet funny! Read more

Eric Sammons has the details. Read more

A reader writes: I think those of us in the “torture is intrinsically evil” camp need an intercessor for our message. I’m not sure if you ever came across this incident during the Spanish American War where our soldiers tortured and ultimately killed a priest by the name of Fr. Agustín de la Peña by waterboarding (aka, the “water cure”) There’s not too much written about it, but here are a few articles. New York Times, 1903 A book written... Read more

I am hoping that you will pray for my husband to find employment in our area. I’m hoping that you’ll pass along this request to your other blog readers. My husband found out today that he has only 30 days left in his job. We have four children at home, and are settled in a wonderful parish and Catholic school here. We will, of course, go where he can find work, but right now I’m dreading the upheaval that will... Read more