A reader writes: I thought I’d give you an update to this prayer request that you posted for me in June. I had my first prenatal appointment today, and the doctor gave me an ultrasound. We saw a beautiful baby measuring 8 weeks, 5 days (right on target!) with a strong heartbeat. What a beautiful, reassuring sight! Our chances of miscarriage are quite low now that there’s a confirmed heartbeat. Praise God, and to Him be the glory! Thank you... Read more

…are green. Have more! Read more

…some things really don’t need to be bailed out. Read more

…but I *still* envy that you can get away with something like this at a Protestant wedding: No reason you couldn’t figure out a way to work it into a Catholic reception, however. Thanks to Mary’s Aggies for locating this little piece of awesomeness! Read more

He writes: My name is Sean DeWitt and I am a newly accepted seminarian for the Diocese of Austin, TX. Currently, I am working as an intern for Catholic Charities here in Austin. I am in charge of our blog and social networking, and I was told by a Dominican friend of mine, Fr. Philip Powell (author of Domine, da mihi hanc aquam blog—yes I am one of his minions), that I should ask if you would put a link... Read more

An Evening with G.K. Chesterton G.K. Chesterton is returning to St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Oakland, CA! He will offer his unique views on everything from the virtues of things local, whether they be families or pubs, to the evils of centralizing, compliance-demanding schemes, whether they be imperialist expansions or socialist states. Join the St. Anthony of Padua Institute for a dinner of hearty Northern Californian fare (that would have sated the great Chesterton himself), followed by a performance by... Read more

Sherry Weddell writes: I blogged this video about a couple who moved to the poorest nation on earth and are supporting 7,000 orphans entirely through the Providence of God – and see some extreme miracles occur. They aren’t Catholic, of course – classic Independents. But there is a good deal about Heidi Baker than reminds me of Mother Teresa–and Catherine of Siena. The two videos together are 20 minutes long but worth watching in its entirely. Just FYI – cause... Read more

I am about to leave for a job interview and am requesting prayers, I need the prayers and the job! I am about $300 overdrawn and have about $6.00 in my PayPal account Please pray and if you wish to hold me over to my first paycheck (God willing) you can use the PayPal button here. I¹ll keep you informed! God bless you, Friends! Read more

Today, my lovelies, I command you to unspool the virtual toilet paper roll! As you do, think to yourself, “This is Art! I am participating in Art!” That it all! Read more

I’ve gotta go to Chicago tomorrow (I’m meetin with the author of a book project I’m editing). The good news is that this means I’m traveling light (no heavy luggage stuffed with books to sell). The bad news is I won’t be back till Friday evening. So: blogging will resume Monday! Till then, as Dark Lord of the blog, I command you, my Followers, to instruct newbies in the Inner Mysteries of the Way of Noses and Beans. That is... Read more