who dislikes the fact that Catholics are allowed a say in the democratic process. Read more

the text says that the Son of Man is *betrayed*, not a “the betrayer”. And yet, you’re doing everything you can to lie to us about the obvious Dem push to fund abortion in health care, as well as betraying your own base by propping up a failed narcostate by sending in 40K more exhausted and strained troops to fight a war in search of a goal. Read more

there will be a protest at the Cathedral Thursday evening over this bit of absurd political kabuki. I, alas, won’t be there because I’m teaching at St. Mark’s that night. But it might be fun to go remind Rep. Inslee about that whole “Don’t kill” thing. Read more

So here’s some sect that decided to provide the Andrew Sullivan’s of the world with a little grist for the “Christianist” mill by hosting a Halloween book burning. Cuz Christians can only benefit from association with Nuremburg Rallies. The heretics who were burned by proxy include such menaces to the gospel as Billy Graham and Mother Teresa. Always good to see Christians standing tall for idiocy and concluding they must be heroes since everybody thinks they are jerks. Read more

On Friday I had a sudden rush of heavy bleeding and cramping. It continues through today, though much less that in the first 14 hours. In the ER yesterday, an ultrasound showed (incredibly) that the baby was okay a that time, and the heartbeat was 178. But there was a hemorrhage occurring around near the placenta, and the doctor thought that the placenta had had some tearing. There is nothing more they could do or tell me, I’m at 8... Read more

In which we discuss the ridiculous pretense that Radical Islamic butchers are something besides Radical Islamic butchers. Read more

I just wanted to give some shout outs to the good folks in Denver who had me out to speak this past weekend. In particular, I want to extend thanks to Frank Indiano, who made it all happen, as well as James Cavanagh and the wonderful folks who made the Theology on Tap at Brauns such huge fun! Also, thanks to St. Mary’s in Littleton! Speaking of speaking, I’ll be doing it again this week and weekend, first here in... Read more

A reader writes: This little baby is having heart surgery right this minute. Tons of people all over the world are praying for him already, but maybe we can get some Catholics on board? Father, hear our prayer for this child’s complete healing through your Son Jesus Christ. Mother Mary and St. Luke, pray for him and for his doctors and caregivers, as well as all those who love him. Read more

Fewer Gen. Caseys would be good too. Read more

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