… The Eucharist is the Body of Christ. It is the Body of Christ. The Body of Christ. Christ transubstantiated. Jesus Christ Himself. Jesus. Even if you don’t fully understand the concept it doesn’t make it any less so. Either you believe it or you don’t. Now if you are Catholic chances are high you believe it. Well, you are supposed to believe it at least. Knowing and believing what you do about the Eucharist it follows reason that you... Read more
CHICKENS! Read more
From the National Capitol Area Council, who writes “This ‘Pinewood Pope Mobile’ was blessed and approved by the clergy at St. Mary Catholic Church in Alexandria, VA.” I think the Boy & I have just found our next year’s design! Read more
… Lutheran insults. For my Unfortunate Lutheran Friend. “What bilgewater of heresies has ever been spoken so heretically as what you have said?” Read more
Looney Tunes was responsible for my love of classical music. Why can’t today’s cartoons be as smart? Le sigh. Read more
… or things I kill on any given day. I’ve decided that since I finally have enough land, I was going to start farming. “Farming” in the urbanized definition being a couple of raised garden beds and maybe some chickens. Ok. I’m totally sold on the idea of having chickens. Just look at this cute coop! That’s a legitimate reason to have livestock right? Because of the cute accessories? Sure. I mean look at it. It’s in Tarheel Blue! I’m... Read more
… There is never an excuse, ever, for a lady to don the denim or plaid jumper. Yes, I understand the functionality of the jumper; you can farm, garden, herd cattle, and chop wood simultaneously while nursing a set of twins in a sling. I’ve heard this is the jumper’s main appeal. It is sturdy, washable, inexpensive and stain resistant. But so is a burlap sack. If you advocate a jumper for it’s functionality while doing chores and chasing children... Read more
… Abortion hurts women. It crushes their spirit. Destroys their lives. Breaks their hearts. Leaves them emotionally raw and vulnerable. Makes them feel their self worth is diminished. Abortion is not just a “medical procedure”, if it were there would be no need for post-abortive support groups like Rachel’s Vineyard and Silent No More. People aren’t typically suicidal or racked with life long guilt after a simply surgical procedure. If abortion is nothing more than the medical removal of a... Read more
… I never thought a show like the Bachelor would be one to reaffirm the traditional family model, but there it is. Nancy French, a contributing blogger at What She Said, writes about one Bachelor’s encounter with his ‘girlfriend’s’ father. It went something like this; Bachelor: If we get engaged I expect to live with your daughter in sin. Father: That’s not how we do things around here, son. Fast forward…. Dad scared Bachelor and Bachelor dumps girl. Score one... Read more
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