May the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the eternal covenant, Jesus our Lord, furnish you with all that is good, that you may do his will. Through Jesus Christ may he carry out in you all that is pleasing to him. To Christ be glory forever! … Read More
Great Pro-Life Prayer to St. Gerard
I just got my order of these great prayer cards from Priests for Life. I think it’s a wonderful prayer, especially for those involved in 40 Days for Life. I’m going to be giving them out when our parish Gospel of Life Committee shows the movie Babies tomorrow night! St. Gerard is the patron saint of mothers, specifically pregnant women. … Read More
Colbert Talks Suffering on The View
On The View last Tuesday, Stephen Colbert made a few headlines for making fun of Whoppi and Joy Behar for walking off the set after a heated argument on air with Bill O’Reilly the previous Thursday. But it’s what came after his mockery that actually deserves attention. Changing the subject to his faith and family, Barbara Walters asked the comedian … Read More
I Move…A Lot
Since Rutgers DT Eric LeGrand was paralyzed last week during one of their football games, I have browsed through quite a few news reports on his injury. Because spinal cord injuries are hard enough for the injured person to understand, let alone some third party reporter, I’m always interested to how the injury is reported in the media. This one … Read More
ONE WEEK!
The new CatholicVote ad has arrived! Catch yours truly at the 1:07 mark:
TOB Tuesday: Ephesians 5
Today’s first reading is probably one of the most misunderstood passages from scripture, which JP II devoted quite a bit of time to discussing in his Theology of the Body. Brothers and sisters: Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives should be subordinate to their husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is head of … Read More
The Most Pro-Life Man On the Planet?
If there was an award for it I think I’d nominate Tong Phuoc Phuc as the most pro-life man on the face of the planet. This is incredible:
Music for Your Monday + Cute Baby Blogging
Today’s Monday music post doubles as a cute baby blogging. You are welcome: Cute baby bonus: I had a wonderful time visiting with the High School youth group at St. Claire of Assisi parish in Ellisville MO last night and sharing with them the “Good News” of suffering. Here is a pic of their youth minister Rhoda and her 6 … Read More
Be Not Afraid of the Cross
I’m preparing to give a talk to a youth group in Ellisville MO later this evening. This quote from Pope Benedict sums up the message I hope to get across: Dear friends, the Cross often frightens us because it seems to be a denial of life. In fact, the opposite is true! It is God’s “yes” to mankind, the supreme … Read More
Studying Embryonic Stem Cells for…Space Travel?
I’ve told you many times that, though they may be sold to the public as necessary for the future curing of every major disease known to man, scientists want to, and indeed are using embryonic stem cells for many other reasons. For example: A team of researchers in Australia simulated zero-gravity on earth in order to test how embryonic stem … Read More