Today’s Gospel Had to be Difficult to Hear
From today’s Gospel: “I have told you this so that you may not fall away.They will expel you from the synagogues;in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills…
Today’s Prayer
I’ve been meaning to be a bit more forthcoming about some things in my life on this blog and I usually don’t reveal all that much about my personal life…
Lemonade Stand Awards
I’ve received two Lemonade Stand Awards from both Wheelie Catholic and Between the Burg and the City. These are great awards given to bloggers by other bloggers. I only wish…
President Obama’s Big Speech
One word: WOW! Even some very staunch pro-lifers who disagreed with President Obama’s speaking at Notre Dame had to admit that he made a great speech today. Even engaging the…
All eyes on South Bend
Today’s the day. Notre Dame’s commencement ceremony in which President Obama will give the address and receive an honorary doctorate of Laws. Devout Catholics of all different persuasions are split…
For What Else Shall We Pray…?
I was very moved by the words of Bishop PJ McGrath (pronounced McGraw) of San Jose last week. I got to be a “fly on the wall” while he addressed…
Good News: Perhaps President Obama should know
I’ve said for some time that most Americans don’t like the idea of Abortion and that public opinion has shifted. Gallup tells us more. A new Gallup Poll, conducted May…
William Donohue on Catholics Who Support Abortion: “I Hate Them”
The NY Times today had a very interesting and accurate piece on Bill Donohue, the president of the Catholic League for Civil and Religious Rights, a man who has been…
They Like Me, They Really Like Me
I’ve been the road warrior this week and usually have no problems blogging from the road but this time, I had little means of access to the internet in California…
Homeward Bound
Blogging to resume in full force tomorrow. I am leaving Albany this afternoon and will be back in the office for sometime as travel will have ceased. I’m getting old–this…