Sure, I eat it sparingly, but I do enjoy the sounds, smells, and tastes of sizzling bacon. And if you love bacon, and aren’t a naturally annoying person, Christianity is the religion for you! But don’t be a “boring, generic, Christian.” Life is too short for that. (more…) Read more
I’m talking about the complete digitization of the holdings of the Vatican Library and Archives. It will come to pass over the next 9 years, or so. (more…) Read more
It seems like the first thing they do is remove their Catholic identity from their name. That way, see, the next step is just a business decision, or something. Mary Garrigan of the Rapid City Digest reports on Avera Health Plans move to comply with HHS mandate, A Catholic-affiliated health care system in Sioux Falls is drawing criticism from Catholic bishops for its decision to offer contraceptive services coverage in some of its medical insurance plans in violation of church... Read more
Hurry up and wait. All Marines know that phrase well. And folks hate waiting. It makes us uneasy. It makes us confront our powerlessness. It reminds us that we aren’t in charge, and we hate being reminded of that. (more…) Read more
Can’t you tell? Me neither! Guess what else? (more…) Read more
Wonder no more! Kim Jong Un was not amused. That’s what happens when you can’t receive television signals, and you ban Google.:) Read more
The Papal Conclave is upon us, and we’re smack in the middle of a fight for religious liberty. Did I mention North Korea is rattling their nuclear sabre too? So as the fourth installment of Lenten Friday Night at the Movies gets underway, we’re going to go back to a time when the Cold War was raging, and a new Pope was selected who has more than a little in common with Blessed Pope John Paul II. (more…) Read more
What? You thought you could just bring in some folding chairs and tables into the Sistine Chapel, as if it’s just your average parish hall, or something? Please. We’re putting a floor in here, people! (more…) Read more
You know, when there isn’t one. You may become a pawn of Jimmy Kimmel Live, like these eager folks. (more…) Read more
Today is the Feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicitas. I drummed up a few tidbits about them from the YIMCatholic Bookshelf. (more…) Read more
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