Christians today appear to have stopped believing that the 10 Commandments and the Gospels are actually binding on us. We especially have lost all concept of the simple fact that lying is still a sin, and it doesn’t matter who tells the lie. Breaking a solemn oath is also a sin. When you lay your hand on the Bible and take an oath, you are making a solemn promise and you are calling on the Lord God Almighty to be... Read more
Trump re-scheduled his campaign kick-off rally in Tulsa, Ok from June 19 (Juneteenth) to June 20. He said in his statement that he was doing this because June 19 is “evidently a big deal.” Yes, Juneteenth is a big deal. Here, for those of you who don’t know much about it, is an explanation. Read more
Fr Georg Ratzinger, the brother of Pope Emeritus Benedict, has died at the age of 96. Following his death, Pope Emeritus Benedict wrote an emotional, deeply touching letter which was read at his brother’s funeral. From Vatican News: “At this hour when you offer my brother the final brotherly service and guide him on his final earthly path, I am with you,” the Pope emeritus assured in his letter. Pope emeritus Benedict also said that people “from many countries, social... Read more
President Trump plans to jumpstart his campaign for re-election with a rally in Tulsa, Ok. I expect the venue in Tulsa to be full He could hardly have found a spot on the map that would have more people who will welcome and celebrate him and his presidency. Stay tuned for my details as they become available. Read more
I want to talk for a moment about the fight for the right to life for the unborn child. We are awaiting a Supreme Court decision that will show us whether or not the five “pro life” justices on the Supreme Court will actually do the thing that pro life people put them on the Court to do. Will they overturn Roe? Or, will they issue a decision that keeps Roe in place? Prognosticators on both sides of the abortion... Read more
I closed down my blog and went away to pray. I often do that. I used to go to a nearby church and sit with the Host. That was closed during the COVID-19 shutdown, so I found other places. One place I go to pray in the mornings is my parents’ grave. Another is a serene spot in my back yard. Sometimes, I play the piano and my prayer is music. Last Friday, I went to Mama and Daddy’s grave.... Read more
“Every day 8 Christians are murdered for their faith. Every week, Christians churches our buildings are burned.” That is the reality of Christian persecution today. From Christianity Today: Every day, 8 Christians worldwide are killed because of their faith. Every week, 182 churches or Christian buildings are attacked. And every month, 309 Christians are imprisoned unjustly. So reports the 2020 World Watch List (WWL), the latest annual accounting from Open Doors of the top 50 countries where Christians are the... Read more
I wish we didn’t live in a world where this is a big deal. I wish we lived in a world where the Christian leader who DIDN’T do things like this was the exception, instead of the other way around. But it is what it is, and as it is, I am profoundly grateful to Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas. He did what he evidently thought was a daring thing and went out in public and “took a... Read more
I’m going to write more about this whole issue later. But for now I have one question I would like answered. WHERE ARE THE COLLARS? Where are the priests and nuns who should be out there walking alongside the protestors? Where are the preachers of any denomination? I mean where are you? What are you doing that could provide a better witness to the love Christ? Why don’t I see your collars, shining in the sunlight as you walk in support of bringing... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for this month is that”We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus” I usually add the Holy Father’s prayer intention to my Rosary when I pray it. This month’s prayer intention would also be good to pray on Fridays in devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. From Independent Catholic News: This month, Pope Francis takes us to a fundamental aspect... Read more
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