First the good news. Syria said it would abide by an international treaty banning chemical weapons Now the bad news. But it linked this to demands that the United States stop threatening military strikes and arming the rebels in the Syrian civil war. Secretary of State John Kerry rejected these demands. And finally, the confusing news. Which is not so much news as a question: Why are we arming the rebels in Syria? Which leads to another question: Doesn’t this... Read more
Frank Weathers has the story. It seems that President Vladimir Putin is breaking new ice for Russian heads of state. He is now an op-ed author for the New York Times. Frank has nothing but praise for President Putin’s prose. I, on the other hand, look at it a bit differently. President Putin wrote an op-ed piece in which he discussed America’s recent foreign policy. He accurately said that we’ve gotten into too many random military encounters lately, and... Read more
9/11. What a bitter cup. It appears this nation will drink it to the dregs. And then lick the cup. As far as I’m concerned, the best moment of this whole thing was when I heard that Osama bin Laden was dead. Dead and dumped into the ocean to swim with the fishes. I have no use for murdering monsters. 9/11 cost this country dearly. We have given up so much freedom to these murdering monsters. We are surveilled and patted... Read more
To join the discussion about Rock Bottom Blessings, or to order a copy, go here. Rock Bottom Blessings is Karen Beattie’s autobiographical description of finding the hidden blessings in the losses that everyone faces in life. The rock bottom for Mrs Beattie was losing her job and her dream of adopting an Ethiopian baby. Mrs Beattie married at the age of 40. She and her husband were both in the grip of delayed dreams they wanted to fulfill while life... Read more
I don’t think there are any lambs in this particular gathering, but it appears as if the lions may decide to, if not lie down together, at least make war another day. Presidents Putin of Russia, Rouhani of Iran and Assad of Syria have been talking about a proposal to remove chemical weapons from Syria to Russia for several days now. I first read about this before the weekend, but didn’t write about it because the sources were publications inside... Read more
People all over the world look to our Holy Father for moral guidance. More and more people are watching mass at events like yesterday’s Vigil for Peace. The mass is beautiful for those of who understand it and know what’s going on. However, it is a confusion for those who don’t. I’m posting this video in the hope that it will increase understanding of the Holy Mass and what it means. Read more
I pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet every Friday. I also pray the main prayer after Communion. It is a beautiful prayer of atonement and Christ’s unending mercy towards us. Read more
The One Who knew no sin became sin for us. Graphic images, not for children. Read more
I wrote earlier about President Obama’s pique against Russia because President Putin decided to give sanctuary to whistle-blower Edward Snowden. President Obama cancelled a pre-summit talk with President Putin. Perhaps he should have pulled up his big-boy pants and gone ahead with the talk. It might have forestalled the wasted opportunity of this G20 meeting. There’s an ugly undertone to these events that should disturb anyone. At a press conference Friday, President Obama issued a needless and adolescent snipe at... Read more
Pope Francis called the world to negotiation, not war, yesterday. He also called all Christians to follow the Gospel teaching of reconciliation. Thousands of people responded by standing reverently for four hours throughout the lengthy Vigil for Peace. Read more
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