… in my job it is not uncommon for me to have to ask women if they have any children. A simple “yes or no” is all that would suffice in reply. For some reason this questions provokes some over emotional responses, most violently negative. It irritates me to no end for women to behave so stupidly. Yes, stupidly. There is nothing appropriate about responding to my inquiry with gagging sounds, eye rolls, or an expletive or two. Children are... Read more

… ok, not really. But this is one big chalice. Read more

… and blogged this before. Like a looping sense of deja vu where every day is just as mundane as the last. Remind me again why I was so quick to grow up? Adulthood seems like a never ending cycle of work and responsibility. I feel like throwing a tantrum. Kids have all the fun. I know, it sounds unbecoming to be complaining about something so trivial. I am just having a moment. It will pass. Turning my thoughts elsewhere... Read more

… I absolutely love how religious communities, priest and seminarians have taken to blogging. It gives us a chance to peak inside their lives. It also provides me with the rare opportunity to actually see habits… one doesn’t get to those too often in these parts. Sort of recalls to mind this little game. With each new online addition is the chance for a seed to be planted and spring forth a new vocation. With that, let me bring to... Read more

… The Holy Father enjoying his vacation at Castel Gandolfo, via JP Sonnen. … Voices- Chant from Avignon, via Fr. Z. Benedictines are so awesome. … July 24th’s Blackfriar Ordination, via Godzdogz. Now, aren’t you ready to consider a life of service to the Lord? Read more

… all it took was this one image posted on my facebook page to cause a scandal. Really, I thought we were over this squabbling by now. We, in the Diocese of Charlotte, are seeing a marked change after years of wandering in the liturgical desert. Churches are starting to look like… churches! It is very exciting and I personally am grateful for the efforts that our local priests and Bishop Jugis have been making to bring the richness of... Read more

… St. Dominic in the streets of Malta. Thank you for the contribution, Mark N. Read more

… today is the feast day of St. James the Moor Slayer. Two words. Bad Ass. Read more

… takes on a whole new meaning when you use pieces of burnt toast as your artistic medium. … Silly Anglicans. Word on the street is that the Presbyterians have them trumped with Cirque De Absurdium. Reader tip for the Holy Toast, Nate L. Read more

… when I chose Mary Magdalene as my patron 5 years ago, or should I say she chose me, it was met with some trepidation on my part. Admittedly, I was a tad embarrassed with my choice because the mere mention of her named seemed to imply a salacious past… “Why would you pick a reformed prostitute?” I was asked. Whether you follow the eastern or western school of thought about who exactly this the woman from Magdala is makes... Read more