… for Philip Johnson please. Here is a recent medical update. image source: candles burning petitions to Our Lady of Lourdes from Philip’s blog. Read more
… So I want to do some redecorating around the old casa. Martha Stewart recommends the quickest and most economical way to accomplish this is by adding some colorful throws and pillows to a room. What do you think… The latter was found via my favorite heretic. The former was just a happy discovery. Read more
Photo source. A H/T to Badger Catholic and reader Steven. Read more
… well, for a retreat that is. I had you going for a second, didn’t I. Read more
… I’m way more obvious. Be the most pious looking Papist in the pews. Thanks Jeron. Read more
… in honor of the Elevation of the Life-Giving Cross. Read more
… as defined by me, pessimism with a punch line. Dymphna asked how to overcome cynicism. Excellent question. I honestly don’t know. Everyday is a constant struggle to not jump to conclusions and assume the worst of motives from another individual. I doubt very seriously I will ever stop the natural inclination. So instead of overcoming a cynical nature it would be more correct to say I curb my cynicism. It involves a constant reminder that there is no way... Read more
… I see a homeless man and offer to buy him food instead of giving him money. This is not charity. If the alms I offer are under conditional terms, this to me is not true charity. Have you ever had to decide between foregoing a meal due to a financial obligation else where? I have. I am in no position to judge. What if this hypothetical destitute individual has a cell phone, or even a laptop? Does that make... Read more
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