2017-03-10T18:35:56+00:00

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“Nature abhors a vacuum.” Had a conversation with young atheist who has trouble accepting that there might be things both natural and supernatural. Supernaturalism is, to him, unprovable, and therefore impossible. They always amaze me, these “wide open” minds who put so many limits on what can be believed, and rely so heavily on science, which is -at its core- a trying to understand all, because in truth we understand so little. Science itself -like all understanding- is ever-evolving. Why,... Read more

2017-03-10T18:35:59+00:00

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H/T “He who loves God loves everybody. He who hates God hates everybody.” — Mother Angelica The only hate worth fearing is the hate within our own hearts, which can destroy us. The rest? Pfffft! Read more

2017-03-10T18:36:04+00:00

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Photo: Gregory A. Shemitz “When the dire venom of beasts came upon them, and they were dying from the bite of the crooked serpents, your anger endured not to the end. But as a warning, for a short time they were terrorized, though they had a sign of salvation, to remind them of the precept of your law. For he who turned toward it was saved, not by what he saw, but by you, the savior of all. And by... Read more

2017-03-10T18:36:07+00:00

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Bare arms of Advent reached out in supplication toward an empty sky and prayed “open up O earth and let the savior bud forth” Budding arms at Lent’s closing hail the promise of new life hint at resurrection Beyond the sky-dust gloom the palest -so pale!- of lights penetration dense barriers rolled back with mustard-seed strength Piercing light is key the True light pierced poured forth radiant beams five-point illumination light for the world making all things new In your... Read more

2017-03-10T18:36:11+00:00

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The president -in his endless campaign to pass his “health care” legislation, kept repeating “my plan will lower your premiums by up to $2500!” And yet, tonight Doug Ross says That was quick: reports filtering in of health care premiums for families rising $2,400 annually in reaction to today’s signing of Demcare bill: So I just got a call from my health insurance provider. My family rates are going up $200/month … $2400/year per employee effective April 1st. Didn’t take... Read more

2017-03-10T18:36:14+00:00

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The First Iconic Photo of the Obama Administration I have no idea how to establish any sort of foundation or charity fund-raising operation. I am very ignorant about most things, and intimidated by the idea of establishing anything. But I have been so angry, for so long, at Barack Obama and the Democrats for dismantling the DC School Voucher program, which was an excellent school-choice solution that gave parents and students a real means of escape from the atrocious schools... Read more

2017-03-10T18:36:16+00:00

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I’m unlikely to ever get there, so I found this completely mesmerizing. And when it finally showed the Tomb where Christ was lain, and where He rose…well…silly me. Sitting here suddenly awash in tears. Enjoy. UPDATE: It occurs to me that some might benefit from knowing about the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. which contains a replica of the Church of the Sepulchre. If you don’t think you’ll ever make it to the Holy Land, consider checking this place out.... Read more

2017-03-10T18:36:19+00:00

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When we talk about “treasures of the church” I always think of the Stations of the Cross, which is one of my favorite devotions. When you are feeling stressed and need to be taken out of yourself (or you need to find meaning in what you’re going through) the Stations of the Cross “walk you through” the Passion of Christ, and it is staggering how often whatever you are bringing to that Via Dolorosa finds its expression on the cross... Read more

2017-03-10T18:36:26+00:00

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All who have embarked on true contrition and penance for the sins they have committed, and are firmly resolved not to [repeat those sins] in the future, but to persevere constantly in that pursuit of virtues which they have now begun, all these become sharers in this holy and eternal sacrifice. – from a commentary on the psalms by St. John Fisher, Bishop and Martyr Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me, the sinner. Lent was going... Read more

2017-03-10T18:36:28+00:00

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Since the Democrats last night offered anecdote-after-anecdote in order to justify the passage of Obamacare, I guess anecdotes are now completely fair entries into the debate. Let me offer two of them. A friend of mine listened to the healthcare vote while driving home from a hospital, where he’d spent the day with his 80 year-old father. His father is a robust man, fully in his wits, who only retired “for good” about six months ago. He had retired from... Read more

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