… There isn’t a day that doesn’t go by where I am not absolutely grateful for my Catholic faith. I love being a Catholic, yet there are days when being a Catholic is an extreme exercise in patience. Especially when dealing with other Catholics. We are a contentious lot. I believe with all my heart the tenets of the Catholic Church and faithfully practice them to the best of my ability – my flawed human ability. If I falter the... Read more
…. Angola by Cesaria Evora. Read more
… Fr. Longenecker has this great post over on his blog about the often heard claim of being “spiritual but not religious”. I was going to post a couple of choice quotes but I couldn’t decide, so here is the entire first part of his post. If you want to read rest you have to follow the link. “What’s all this “spiritual but not religious” claptrap? Saying you’re spiritual but not religious is like saying you love food, but hate... Read more
… Do I think using graphic images can be an effective tool to show the real horror of abortion? Yes. Do I think they should be used any and everywhere without an iota of discretion. No. Does that make me any less of a pro-life advocate? No. Yet some would argue. There seems to exist a belief that those of us who feel using graphic images within an appropriate context are less sincere and not as pro-life. Really? We are... Read more
… This is Amelia. Amelia needs a new kidney but is being denied the medical care to save her life because a committee of doctors felt Amelia was not worth saving. Please read the Rivera’s heartbreaking story and pray for Amelia and her family. Also, share Amelia’s story on your own blogs and on Twitter (#teamamelia) because the internet can be used for good. Even USA Today picked up the story due to the powerful word of mouth on blogs... Read more
January 16, 2011. (Romereports.com) World Youth Day in Rio is still over a year away, but some cities are already putting their name out, hoping to host the World Youth Day after Brazil. Right now the most popular city is Krakow, Poland. The WYD event following Rio 2013 is the one where I plan to take my son. We’ll be joined by a friend and his family with boys the same age as mine. I’ll be pleasantly surprised if Krakow... Read more
… I had no particular religious upbringing as a child. The child-rearing trends of the 70’s left much to be desired. The one practiced in my home was the belief that children should not be forced into their parent’s religion but to wander aimlessly in a spiritual wasteland until Hell gobbles them whole experience all the world has to offer then pick a system of beliefs that works for them. Bosh. At least I had art. I lived in the... Read more
… This year my presence is only in spirit. As I type this, area Catholics and pro-life supporters are marching right now, straight through the center of Uptown during lunch hour. You can follow the story at Catholic News and Herald here and on their Facebook page. Please take a moment and pray for them and their efforts. That is all. Read more
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