Everyone loves a little bit of trivia. Trivia of any form is interesting whether it is religious or not. I know personally for me, I’m a sucker for it. Having said that. here are some of my favorite Catholic trivia questions I’ve found online from various sources that I thought would be of interest to the Catholic and non-Catholic a like. Links to sources are at the bottom for more research and fun. How many Catholics are there in the... Read more
Several months ago, I wrote on this topic of Handel’s Messiah and I thought it was worth updating (and reprising if you will) this article on a very famous and classical piece of church and cultural history for Classical Music Month. When it comes to music, Christmas is the time of year where just one theme creates magic for all of us: family gatherings, snow on the ground, the birth of Jesus Christ, and the list goes on. One of... Read more
It’s that time of year when we start looking in our address books to figure out who still has the same address and who does not. Why? Because for most of us, the holidays are the only of time of year when we get in touch with our friends and family the old-fashioned way: Christmas cards. In the age of technology where sending an email card is more convenient or when just posting Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, or whatever holiday... Read more
There are so many kinds of taco dip recipes out there. All you have to do is an Internet search My mother always made a taco dip for various occasions and church functions. It was her most requested appetizer. Some people had even asked for the recipe. The following is the fan favorite. Ingredients: Base ingredients: 1 cup to half cup of sour cream 1 jar of your choice of salsa 8 0z. Cream cheese (softened) Toppings: Shredded lettuce –... Read more
The new Barbie movie has made conservatives go up in arms about its feminist and other liberal content and themes. Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town” has created furor on the other side of the aisle for it’s video imagery and some of the lyrics to the song. These are two different forms of entertainment that has triggered the Internet world. When in reality, the topic of the debates are the same but coming from different perspectives.... Read more
You probably often wonder exactly how many Jewish players are in the NBA. The percentage is not really a high number. In fact it is only 1.8% according to a Pew Research Center study. The community is hardworking and is dedicated to the sport of basketball every since they were integrated into the NBA. David Stern, former NBA commissioner opened the doors for more international players to join the NBA, making sure that the sport was broadcasted around the world... Read more
Around Ash Wednesday, I wrote about Mark Wahlberg and his strong Catholic faith. However, he is not the only Catholic celebrity out there. The following listed are other celebrities of note that you may or may not know that are Catholic or have a strong Catholic background. Some Pretty Devout Catholics Mel Gibson Mel Gibson is a very outspoken Catholic. This was very noticeable after the success of the Passion of the Christ, which he directed. However, he doesn’t... Read more
February 22 was a day that a lot of us will not forget in Michigan. It was the infamous ice storm that you have probably heard about in the news. It’s not just because of the damage that it inflicted, but also because of power outages that lasted for little more than 5 days. When my power went out, it was the ending of rush hour for many and the middle of dinner time for most. I was just finishing... Read more
This year marks the 1 year anniversary that my mom, Valerie L. Oser’s passing from Stage-4 metastatic breast cancer. She had already survived stage one, which lasted several years. However, when the coronavirus hit, so did the health problems. Her problems began around Thanksgiving 2021. She was having back issues, eating problems, and just didn’t feel or seem like her normal self. Soon, she found herself bedridden and unable to move and when she tried to get up she felt... Read more
Lashun Pace was a famous gospel singer from Atlanta, Georgia who passed away at the young age of 60 years old in 2022. March 21 marks the one-year anniversary of her passing. Her cause of death: kidney failure. At the time of her death, Lashun was waiting for a kidney donor. It is one of the many issues that transplant patients face when waiting for a donor. This could take months to several years, and it can be a long... Read more
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