So today is Friday the 13th and let’s just say I’m beginning to buy into this. Here’s how my day has gone so far: 1) My dog picked this morning to be cranky and clanged around in his crate at 5AM to be let out. 2) My wife let him come into our bed and …
Tag Archive: Catholics and world
Feb
13
How to go to Confession – Part 2
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Feb
08
The Whole Town Gathered at the Door
The Gospel paints an interesting picture today… On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. …
Feb
07
Coming to a Theatre Near You: Mary, the Mother of the Christ
Interestingly enough, they didn’t title it Mary, the Mother of God. Hat tip to Deacon Greg here and Barbara Nicolosi. The Hollywood Reporter tells us: Camilla Belle, who is onscreen in “Push,” which opens Friday, has been cast as Mary. Jonathan Rhys Meyers will take on the double role of Gabriel and Lucifer, while Peter …
Feb
06
Catholics: Sponsored by the Word Transparency
John Allen at the National Catholic Reporter cites three big stories all surrounding the word transparency in Catholic life today. As always, nicely done. Here are the three stories in brief, two of which we’ve covered ad nauseum here followed by my take on each one. A rare Vatican review, technically known as an “apostolic …
Feb
06
iPod touch blogging
So I’m trying to post with my touch. Let’s see if it works. Mobile Blogging from here. [Posted with iBlogger from my iPod touch] http://feeds2.feedburner.com/GooglingGod
Feb
03
USCCB, Cardinal George weighs in on SSPX
Cardinal Francis George, USCCB President and friend of Googling God made this statement on the recent SSPX shenanigans and Bishop Williamson. Hat tip to Deacon Greg: Statement of Cardinal Francis George, President USCCB Pope Benedict XVI has lifted the personal penalty of excommunication incurred by four schismatic bishops belonging to the Priestly Society of Saint …
Feb
02
Daily Inspiration: How You Live
To steal a line from South Park about Christian Rock: “You’re not making Christian music cooler, you’re just making rock music worse.” That in fact is the way I feel about most Christian Rock stuff that I hear but I like these women: Point of Grace. http://feeds2.feedburner.com/GooglingGod
Feb
01
Congrats Steeltown
For the very Catholic Rooney family who own the Pittsburgh Steelers they will now need to add one more knick-nack to their shelf. A sixth Super Bowl Title to the Men from Steeltown gives Pittsburgh a record number. Sheepishly, a reporter asked Mr. Rooney if he had room for one more trophy. He replied quickly, …
Feb
01
Looking for a place to do service?
Nazareth Farm is but one place that you might look into… Nazareth Farm is a non-profit organization located in Center Point, West Virginia that is founded upon the Catholic tradition. Nazareth Farm provides the surrounding Appalachian region with home repair needs. We also provide high school and college volunteers with week-long immersion experiences based on …
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Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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