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Ascension Thursday
Today the Church celebrates Our Lord?s Ascension into Heaven (A Holy Day of Obligation?Hope you made it to Mass!). Have you ever thought about how the Apostles must have felt at this time? First of all, Our Lord told them … Continue reading
Obama, Jenkins and Notre Dame ? The Final Word (For Now?)
I wasn?t going to address the Notre Dame fiasco again, but I heard some more pro-Obama comments from Catholics and I felt obliged to say a few things. As Catholics, there can be no compromise when it comes to murder. … Continue reading
Good Counsel Homes ? Saving Lives Every Day!
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a reception for Good Counsel Homes, an organization that provides shelter for homeless pregnant women. Founded in 1985 by Chris Bell and Fr. Benedict Groeschel, Good Counsel currently runs 5 homes in … Continue reading
The Catholic Truth Around The World
Since our blog was first created in November of 2008, I knew that we had visitors from around the world, but I never realized how many different countries were represented. As an example of the power of the Internet, I … Continue reading
Notre Dame?s Fr. John Jenkins ? ?Smarter? Than 79 United States Bishops?
Today was a day that saddened many faithful Catholics, as the most pro-abortion president in U.S. history, Barack Obama, received an honorary degree and addressed the graduates at the University of Notre Dame. Fr. John Jenkins, the University president, has … Continue reading
Jesus: ?If They Persecuted Me, They Will Also Persecute You?
The Lord wasn?t kidding when He uttered these words in John 15:20. Any Catholic who stands up for their faith has experienced this to some degree. Today?s society will tolerate religion up until the point that you attempt to tell … Continue reading
Notre Dame Mission Statement: ??Drawing Inspiration From Jesus??
The Catholic community and Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. They should not be given awards, honors or platforms which would suggest support for their actions. (Catholics in Political Life ? … Continue reading
St. Matthias And Apostolic Succession
Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Matthias, arguably the least known of the Apostles. While not one of the original 12 chosen by Our Lord, Matthias was elected as a replacement for Judas after he committed suicide. You … Continue reading
Our Lady Of Fatima
On May 13, 1917 The Blessed Mother made the first of several appearances to 3 children in Fatima, Portugal. Her message included conversion of heart, repentance from sin and a dedication to her, especially through praying the Rosary. Today the … Continue reading
A ?Different? Kind Of Peace
In the First Reading from today?s Mass, Paul and Barnabas state, ?It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.? (Acts 14:22). Considering that the previous day Paul was stoned and left for dead, … Continue reading