Leave a Comment And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to […]
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Dear Mom . . .
7 Comments January 22, 2023 Dear Mom: Can you believe it is already the year 2023? I’m still writing ’22 on everything! It seems like only yesterday that I was sitting in the first grade and celebrating the change to a new century. I know we really haven’t chatted since Christmas, Mom, and I’m sorry. […]
“Do I Need an Annulment?” and other common questions about divorce and remarriage
As a Judge and a Defender of the Bond within our respective dioceses’ Catholic marriage Tribunal, we encounter misunderstandings every day about the declaration of nullity (or annulment) process. Often, the people who come into our offices question the need for an annulment before approaching a new marriage. Their misunderstandings commonly arise from misconception as […]
When this deeply misguided young man grows up to be a mature Christian, he will be embarrassed by his “Why I Hate Religion”video
Leave a Comment Since a number of folks have asked my opinion of the new “Why I Hate Religion” video, here it is: The video is a jumbled mish-mash of biblical error and fashionable non-denominational Protestant jargon. No substance. No coherence. Zero credibility. When I watched it, my heart went out to that zealous but […]
Debunking six untruths pushed by Medjugorje promoters
BISHOP ŽANIĆ IN “THE MYSTERY OF MEDJUGORJE” Diocesan Chancery, 2011-12-31 In June 2011 the newspaper Večernji list published a book written by four journalists: Ž. Ivković, R. Bubalo, Z. Despot and S. Hančić, titled “The Mystery of Medjugorje: 30 years of the phenomenon. For the first time: the documents of the Yugoslav secret police”. On […]
As the new year starts, Father John Corapi vanishes off the radar screen
12 Comments This is noteworthy: Father John Corapi’s Internet presence at sites such as the www.theblacksheepdog.us and http://theblacksheepdog.wordpress.com has vanished, ditto for his presence on YouTube and Facebook. No one I know has any clue what happened to him, but there are several possible scenarios that would explain this. The one I hope is correct […]
“150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know” TV interview
Tags: 150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know, books, Martha Fernandez-Sardina Article source: http://patrickmadrid.com/150-bible-verses-every-catholic-should-know-tv-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=150-bible-verses-every-catholic-should-know-tv-interview
“150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know” TV interview
Tags: 150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know, books, Martha Fernandez-Sardina Article source: http://patrickmadrid.com/150-bible-verses-every-catholic-should-know-tv-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=150-bible-verses-every-catholic-should-know-tv-interview
Pope Paul VI, the new Roman Missal, and the ineffable Fr. Richard McBrien
2 Comments Now that the much-anticipated new English translation of the Roman Missal has finally been promulgated and is being learned by priests and faithful alike, certain Catholics continue to disparage it; some through mockery. A fatuous example of this recently appeared on the website of Commonweal Magazine (a publication known for occasional bouts of fatuity). What’s interesting […]
Ever wonder where your suitcase goes when you check it at the airport?
3 Comments Over the 25+ years that I’ve been traveling a lot by airplane, I have checked my luggage at the airport literally about 1000 times. Maybe more. Once a bag has been tagged by the ticket agent, who then places it on the conveyor belt, it moves toward the rubber-flap draped entrance to the […]